China NEV Exports Surge 148% in July, Offset Weak Domestic Demand
In July 2026, China’s passenger vehicle market experienced declining domestic sales but strong export growth, particularly in new energy vehicles (NEVs).
SAIC VW Pre-Sells $17.2K ID.ERA 5S to Challenge BYD
SAIC Volkswagen has launched pre-sales for the ID. ERA 5S, its first sedan and plug-in hybrid, targeting China’s competitive new energy vehicle market.
NIO ES9 Secures Two-Month Sales Lead Among China’s EVs Above $74,100
NIO’s ES9 ranked first in sales among premium electric SUVs above RMB 500,000, achieving 20,000 deliveries swiftly post-launch.
Zeekr Passes 10K Sales in Australia as 7X SUV Cracks Local Top 10
Zeekr surpassed 10,000 sales in Australia, bolstered by the 7X’s strong performance, and plans to introduce three more models soon.
BYD Dolphin G DM-i Exports Hit 12K in July, Becoming the Lineup’s Main Driver
BYD exported 20,000 Dolphin units in July, with strong overseas growth, exceeding 100,000 total exports this year.
BYD’s Flash Charging Tech Wins First Paul Pietsch Award for Chinese Enterprise
BYD’s flash-charging technology wins Germany’s Paul Pietsch Award, marking a first for a Chinese company and enhancing EV charging efficiency significantly.
GAC’s First Production‑Intent Flying‑Car Completes High Temperature Tests
GAC Group’s GOVY AirCab successfully passed high-temperature, high-altitude tests, validating its capabilities for future mass production and commercial operations.
CATL Takes Battery Service Network Global with Direct Outlets in Europe
On August 10, CATL’s NING Service announced global expansion plans, including 10 experience centers and a 100-city partnership program.
MG 07 Plug-In Hybrid Set for Launch with CATL 30 kWh Battery
SAIC MG has announced the MG 07 PHEV ahead of its launch, featuring two variants and a combined driving range of 1,745 km.
Li Auto Limits i6 Options, Signaling Upcoming Model Update
Li Auto’s upcoming i6 update restricts high-end options, suggesting a refresh. The i9 SUV, targeting electric markets, is also in development.
