BMW, CATL Sign MOU on Battery Decarbonization, Data Exchange
The partnership will support compliance with tightening EU battery regulations, reinforcing BMW’s electrification strategy and China localization push.
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BYD Overtakes Tesla in Europe EV Sales, Ranks Eighth in January
BYD achieved this milestone even as the EU slaps a 27% tariff on China-made EVs, with growth driven by the budget-friendly Dolphin Surf.
EU Weighs 70% Local Content Rule for EV Subsidies to Counter Chinese EVs
The draft would require subsidized EVs to be assembled in the EU, with at least 70% of components sourced locally, excluding batteries. The threshold remains under discussion.
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%.
Europe Car Registrations Fall 3.5% in Jan, BYD Surges 165%, Tesla Drops 17%
Chinese brands sold a combined 70,465 vehicles in Europe in January, up 80% YoY, lifting market share from 4% in January 2025 to 7.4%.
Volvo Recalls 40,323 EX30s Globally Over Battery Fire Risk
The recall covers both the single-motor Long Range and dual-motor Performance variants of the EX30, spanning over ten countries including the U.S., UK, Australia, and Brazil.
China January NEV Average Price Hits $28,200, Up $5,100
High-end luxury NEVs have strengthened their price competitiveness, while emerging EV brands showed the most pronounced price shifts
NIO Sets Fifth Consecutive Daily Swap Record Averaging One Every 0.5 Seconds
NIO has built over 8,600 charging and swapping stations nationwide, including more than 3,700 battery swap stations and 1,000 along expressways.
China’s Power Battery Output Hits 168 GWh in Jan, Installation Rate Falls to 25%
CATL and BYD retained a combined 67% market share, with ternary competition concentrated among leading suppliers.
2025 China NEV City Dead Zones Report: 8 in Nagqu, 190,000 in Suzhou
In 2025, China’s new energy vehicle penetration rate exceeded 54%, but regional distribution was highly uneven. High-altitude, frigid, and sparsely populated areas became market “dead zones”. Such gaps may persist long-term, marking the industry’s maturation.