China NEV Pickup Sales Reach 11,000 in Jan–Feb, Up 5%
China’s pickup exports rose 15% YoY to 23,000 units in Feb, accounting for 56% of total pickup sales.
SAIC-VW Debuts ID. ERA 9X Tech Details Ahead of March 30 Pre-Sale
The ID. ERA 9X, featuring nine core ID. ERA technologies, opens for pre-orders March 30.
NIO’s Smart Driving Usage Jumps Over 80% in First Month of NWM 2.0 Rollout
NIO plans to continue iterating the NWM, with two major updates scheduled for the second and fourth quarters this year.
Average NEV Price in China Climbs to $27,260 as Market Shifts Upmarket
In Feb, EREVs and HEVs recorded the highest average prices, reaching RMB 261,000 ($37,980) and RMB 211,000 ($30,720) respectively. BEVs had the lowest average price at RMB 171,000 ($24,900).
China Jan-Feb NEV Output Hits 1.6M Units as Penetration Retreats to 40%
China’s industrial output rose 6.3% YoY in Jan-Feb 2026, while auto sector growth trailed at 3.4%.
BYD Secures Megawatt Flash Charging Partnerships Across Five More Cities
As of March 12, 2026, the company has cumulatively built 4,597 flash charging stations, covering 279 cities nationwide.
Leapmotor Opens Kowloon Bay Showroom as B10 Enters Hong Kong Market
The opening also marks the Hong Kong debut of the B10 electric SUV, with deliveries expected to begin in April.
VW-Xpeng Joint EV UNYX 08 Rolls Off Production Line
Volkswagen Anhui plans to launch four models in 2026, including the UNYX 08, the updated UNYX 06, the electric sedan UNYX 07, and a new B+ segment sedan.
Geely Becomes First Chinese Automaker to Secure EU Certification for Smart Driving
First UN R171-certified Geely G-ASD model to hit European roads in June
BYD Intends to Build Canada Plant, Acquire Established Automaker
BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li made it clear: “Joint ventures won’t work.”
