Hesai Posts First Full-Year Profit, Targets Up to 3.5 Million Lidar Units in 2026
Hesai Technology reported significant financial growth in 2025, achieving profitability and increasing lidar shipments to 1.6 million units.
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Hesai Secures Changan L3 Program With Second-Gen Solid-State LiDAR
Hesai has now secured over 160 production nominations from more than 40 automakers, covering all of China’s top ten brands by sales.
Global EV Sales Slip to 1.218 Million in Jan as Chinese Automakers Take Seven of Top Ten
China remained the largest EV market with 646,000 units sold in Jan, accounting for 53% of global demand.
Changan’s Golden Shield Solid-State Battery Set for Robot, Vehicle Tests Before Q3
The Golden Shield solid-state battery achieves an energy density of 400Wh/kg, providing a range of over 1,500 kilometers on a full charge while improving safety by 70%.
BYD Targets Small-Scale Production of Sulfide Solid-State Batteries by 2027
In addition to solid-state lithium batteries, BYD is also advancing sodium-ion battery development in parallel, mass production determined by market demand.
Changan, CATL Debut Sodium-ion Battery Strategy, First EV to Hit Market Mid-2026
The Starting Point Research Institute predicts that by 2030, the market size for automotive sodium-ion batteries alone is expected to exceed 410 GWh.
CATL Launches Four Tianxing II Battery Variants for Light Commercial Vehicles
Four Tianxing II battery variants comprise an ultra-fast charging version, a long-range version, a high-temperature ultra-fast charging version, and a low-temperature version.
China’s NEV Pickup Sales Surge 243% in 2025 to 73,000 Units
China’s pickup exports totaled 300,000 units in 2025, up 21% YoY, accounting for roughly 50% of total pickup sales.
China NEV Passenger Car Retail Sales Hit 12.81 Million in 2025, Up 18%
China’s auto market cooled toward year-end, with December sales down 8% YoY, but full-year volumes still rose 9% to 34.4 million units, driven by exports and NEVs.
China’s Top 10 JV NEVs in 2025: Toyota bZ3X Leads, Buick GL8 PHEV and Nissan N7 Follow
China’s NEV market in 2025 saw intense competition, particularly among joint venture automakers like Toyota and Nissan.