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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
BYD’s Thailand Plant Hits 100K NEV Production Milestone
An Atto 3 marks the 100,000th NEV built at BYD’s Rayong plant in Thailand. BYD says Thai nationals make up 95% of staff and local sourcing is about 50%.
BYD Yangwang Sedan Spy Shots Show Coach Doors and Roof LiDAR
Spy shots show a camouflaged Yangwang executive sedan with coach doors and roof-mounted LiDAR. Pricing and battery details remain unconfirmed.
Zeekr 9X Begins UAE Shipments, Local Deliveries Start in October
Zeekr 9X UAE deliveries start in October after over 700 pre-orders. Three variants are priced from AED 369,900 to AED 439,900.
MIIT-Linked Paper Challenges ‘De-CATLization’ Narrative
China Industry Information News argues that adding battery suppliers is normal diversification, not a drive to eliminate CATL from the supply chain.