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AITO, Xiaomi, and Li Auto topped April 2026 China NEV residual values with 82.7%, 81.4%, and 81.2% one-year retention, outpacing Tesla and ONVO. Strong used-car prices reflected tight new-car supply, while inventory pressure weighed on others, highlighting that NEV residuals now depend on pricing and technology, not just brand.
SAIC Motor will reach 100 million vehicles delivered, becoming China’s first automaker to achieve this milestone by month’s end.
BYD launches third-generation Atto 3 (Yuan PLUS in China) at $17.6K–22.1K, featuring RWD, 57.5–68.5kWh Blade Batteries with 540–630km range, 15.6-inch rotating screen, optional LiDAR, and larger dimensions; global sales exceed 1.1 million, leading Thailand, South Korea, and Australia markets
Voyah unveiled its Zhuiguang S electric coupe SUV, launching in mid-2026, designed to compete with Xiaomi YU7 in China’s market.