Dongfeng, Huawei Bet Big on Large SUV Market With Flagship Epicland X9
Epicland X9, a flagship large SUV by Dongfeng and Huawei, will debut on April 23, followed by a global showcase at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24.
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Epicland X9, a flagship large SUV by Dongfeng and Huawei, will debut on April 23, followed by a global showcase at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24.
Dongfeng’s DF30 chip marks China’s first domestic automotive-grade MCU, enhancing vehicle technology and independence.
According to its roadmap, Voyah plans to launch four new models in 2026, all pre-equipped with hardware supporting Level 3 intelligent driving assistance.
The top 15 automakers sold a combined 1.65 million NEVs, accounting for 96.5% of the total NEV market.
Voyah’s plan to list in Hong Kong by way of introduction has received the necessary approvals
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.
The battery boasts an energy density of 350Wh/kg, enabling a vehicle range exceeding 1,000 kilometers.
In 2025, China’s NEV production and sales both exceeded 16 million units, maintaining the world’s top spot for the 11th consecutive year.
With the halving of the purchase tax for new energy vehicles and the continued adjustment of the trade-in subsidy policies, automotive consumption is expected to receive sustained policy support.
In November 2025, China’s three-row SUV market sees fierce competition, led by the AITO M8 and NIO ES8.