VW ID. UNYX 09 Opens Pre-Orders From RMB 199,900
VW Anhui’s ID. UNYX 09 opens pre-orders at RMB 199,900-249,900. The 800V sedan supports 5C charging, with a launch expected in late October.
SAIC MG4 Hits 200K Production Milestone in Just Over a Year
SAIC MG reached a production milestone with the 200,000th MG4, reflecting strong sales and market expansion, especially in Europe.
BYD Hits 2,000 Highway Megawatt Charging Stations Early
BYD has met its 2026 highway flash-charging target ahead of schedule. Its total network reached 11,586 stations on September 24.
Europe New-Car Market Grows 5.3% in August as Chinese Brands Hit Record Share
In August 2026, EU new-car registrations rose 4.5%, driven by electric vehicles, while Chinese brands experienced significant growth in market share.
Geely Galaxy E5 Launches With 6C Charging From RMB 107,800
The updated Galaxy E5 starts at RMB 107,800, or RMB 97,800 for a limited time. Geely claims 10-70% charging in 8m 25s at normal temperatures.
CATL Begins Trial Production at Hungarian Cell Plant, Eyes 100 GWh Capacity
CATL has started trial production at its new battery plant in Debrecen, Hungary, aiming for 100 GWh capacity to meet European demand.
BYD Unveils China-Spec Shark Pickup, Q4 Launch Expected
BYD’s China-spec Shark joins Fangchengbao with a revised cabin and a 1.5T plug-in hybrid system. A Q4 launch is expected; no date is confirmed.
NIO Expands HERE Location Tech From firefly to Entire European Lineup
NIO is expanding its partnership with HERE Technologies to incorporate advanced mapping services across its European vehicle lineup, enhancing navigation.
China Car Retail Sales Fall 22% in September 1-20: CPCA
CPCA reports 878,000 passenger-car retail sales in China on September 1-20, down 22% year on year. NEV sales fell 9%, taking a 67.9% share.
China EV Charging Connectors Reach 24.223 Million in August
China had 24.223 million EV charging connectors by end-August, up 39.6% year on year, including 5.16 million public units, according to the NEA.
