China EV
China’s electric vehicle market, brands and product strategy.
6- and 7-Seater SUVs Target Families, but DENZA N8 Is Different
DENZA has launched the N8, a plug-in hybrid SUV priced from RMB 319,800, designed to balance family utility with off-road capability. The model joins the brand's recent lineup expansion, including the N7 and D9, as DENZA targets the RMB 300,000–500,000 segment.
China's H1 EV Market: Growth Slows as Price Wars and Tech Race Intensify
New energy vehicle sales growth decelerated to 44.1% in the first half of the year amid an intense price war triggered by Tesla, while competition shifted toward urban autonomous driving and 800V fast-charging technology.
Leapmotor Unveils 'Four-Leaf Clover' Architecture, Signals Shift to Technology Supplier
Leapmotor has released its new 'Four-Leaf Clover' centralized electronic architecture and announced plans to license the technology to other automakers, marking a strategic shift from a traditional manufacturer to a provider of smart electric vehicle solutions.
Volkswagen and XPENG Sign Technical Cooperation Framework; Feifan F7/R7 Receive Major Software Update
Volkswagen Group announced a technical cooperation framework with XPENG to co-develop two electric vehicles for the Chinese market, alongside an investment of approximately USD 700 million. Meanwhile, Feifan has rolled out its first major 'Extreme Smart AI' system update for the F7 and R7 models.
XPENG's Victory, a Triumph for China's New Car Makers
Volkswagen Group announced a strategic partnership with XPENG, investing approximately USD 700 million for a nearly 5% stake and access to the Chinese automaker's autonomous driving technology. The collaboration aims to develop two electric vehicles for the Chinese market by 2026.
Rising F7 Receives Major OTA Update Three Months After Launch
The Rising F7 has received a significant over-the-air software update, introducing the new Rising intelligent AI system with enhanced autonomous driving capabilities and remote parking features.
Why Is NIO So Stubborn About Battery Swapping?
At its third annual energy event, NIO highlighted the expansion of its battery-swapping network and unveiled new services, including a daily rental option for battery upgrades. Executives emphasized long-term strategic value over immediate profitability as the company accelerates infrastructure deployment.
Cadillac LYRIQ Ruige Price Cut Targets 350,000 RMB Segment
Following a price reduction to approximately 379,700–419,700 RMB and additional incentives, the Cadillac LYRIQ Ruige enters the 350,000 RMB competitive tier for luxury mid-to-large electric SUVs.
Pure EV and Super Hybrid: Rongwei Accelerates New Energy Transition
One month after launching the D7 EV, Rongwei has released official images of the D7 DMH plug-in hybrid sedan. The model targets the B-segment market with a new super hybrid system and aims to complete a dual-powertrain lineup alongside its electric counterpart.
Juwanfenghuangdianchi Unveils New Approach Beyond 800V
Juwanjiyan released the Phoenix battery, featuring XFC technology that enables ultra-fast charging across 300V to 1,000V platforms. The design aims to allow existing 400V electric vehicles to access high-power charging without requiring a complete vehicle platform overhaul.
Rongwei D7 Mid-Size Pure EV Debuts: Can It Become the Benchmark for B-Class Pure Electric Sedans?
Rongwei has released official images of the D7, a mid-size battery electric sedan built on the Xingyunchundianpingtai platform. The rear-wheel-drive model offers up to 610 km of CLTC range and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 6.3 seconds, positioning it to compete with the BYD Seal and DEEPAL SL03.
GWM Reports BYD on Evaporative Emissions; NIO Launches ES6 Starting at RMB 368,000
GWM filed complaints with Chinese regulators alleging that BYD's Qin PLUS DM-i and Song PLUS DM-i models fail to meet evaporative emission standards using conventional fuel tanks. Meanwhile, NIO launched the updated ES6 electric SUV with prices starting at RMB 368,000.