China’s Battery Makers Hike Prices, Could Drive Up 2026 Car Costs
Leading LFP battery makers are raising prices, potentially ending the NEV industry’s long-running price war.
December 16, 2025
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Horizon Brings Single-Journey 6M-Based Urban ADAS to Production, Eyes Lower-Priced Models
As single-Journey 6M-based solutions enter mass production, urban assisted driving is no longer limited to high-end models, opening a realistic technical pathway for vehicles priced around RMB 100,000 ($14,000).
ONVO L90 Secures C-GCAP Five-Star Rating
The ONVO L90 has become the first large three-row SUV to achieve dual five-star certification under CATARC’s 2024 new testing protocols.
GAC Taps Seyond for LiDAR Supply as 2026 Mass Production Planned
Under the agreement, Seyond will provide high-performance LiDAR hardware along with perception software solutions for GAC’s designated model.
GAC’s eVTOL GOVY AirCab Enters Certification, Targets Mass Production in 2026
At present, GAC’s GOGY has released three eVTOL products, including GOVY AirCar, GOVY AirCab and GOVY AirJet.
MAEXTRO S800 Hits 10,000-Unit Milestone in 200 Days
The MAEXTRO S800 ranked first in sales of luxury sedans priced above 800,000 yuan for three consecutive months.
China’s FAW to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries in 2027, First in Hongqi Flagships
The global solid-state battery market is projected to reach 200-300 billion RMB by 2030.
Huawei-Backed HIMA Launches L3 Conditional Autonomous Driving Pilot
The testing vehicles involved are 2025 models of the AITO M9 and the Maextro S800, purchased privately by Huawei employees.
China’s Top 10 Large NEV SUVs in Nov: NIO ES8 Sets Record, Zeekr 9X Overtakes AITO M9
In November 2025, China’s three-row SUV market sees fierce competition, led by the AITO M8 and NIO ES8.