China Passenger Car Retail Sales Fall 22% in Sept. 1-20, NEV Penetration Hits 67.9%
Passenger-vehicle retail sales in China dropped 22% YoY in September, but NEVs show growth amid traditional vehicle decline.
China’s EV Charging Infrastructure Reaches 24.223 Million Units by End-August
As of August 2026, China’s EV charging infrastructure surged to 24.223 million units, driven by private facilities and growing electricity demand.
Dongfeng Nissan Updates N7 With Lower Price, LiDAR Upgrade
Dongfeng Nissan has refreshed the N7 with a limited-time lower starting price and upgraded driver-assistance hardware, including LiDAR and Qualcomm 8650P chips on Max trims.
BYD’s Thailand Plant Hits 100K NEV Production Milestone
BYD’s Thailand plant produced its 100,000th NEV, showcasing local manufacturing growth and expanded global presence.
NIO ES9 Reaches 30K Deliveries in Just 119 Days
NIO’s ES9 has reached 30K deliveries 118 days after launch, with the pace remaining relatively steady across each 10K milestone.
BYD Yangwang Ultra‑Luxury Executive‑Sedan Road‑Test Photos Leaked
Spy shots reveal BYD’s Yangwang ultra-luxury executive sedan, expected to exceed RMB 1M, showcasing advanced features and design.
Zeekr 9X Begins UAE Shipments, Local Deliveries Start in October
Zeekr 9X UAE deliveries start in October after over 700 pre-orders. Three variants are priced from AED 369,900 to AED 439,900.
MIIT-Linked Paper Challenges ‘De-CATLization’ Narrative
China Industry Information News argues that adding battery suppliers is normal diversification, not a drive to eliminate CATL from the supply chain.
Hyundai IONIQ V Set for September 29 China Launch
Beijing Hyundai’s IONIQ V launches September 29. Pre-sale prices start at RMB 119,900, with standard 800V charging and up to 650 km CLTC range.
Tesla Investigates Model Y L Rear-Suspension Sag Reports
Two Model Y L owners tell ChinaEV Home about rear-suspension sag, tire wear and repeated repairs. Tesla says the matter remains under investigation.
