Global EV battery installations hit 1,187 GWh in 2025, CATL claims 39.2% share
CATL and BYD, forming the top tier, together commanded 55.6% of global power battery installations in 2025.
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China’s 2025 Lithium Battery Exports Hit $76.8B, EU Makes Up 40%
China’s lithium-ion battery exports to the U.S. saw a sharp overall decline in 2025, falling from $15.3 billion in the previous year to $11.9 billion.
NIO and AITO Lead China NEV After-Sales Rankings in H2 2025
China’s NEV after-sales service continued to improve in H2 2025, with NIO and AITO holding the top two spots, while Li Auto overtook Tesla to rank third.
BYD Tops Australia EV Rankings in Jan 2026 as Chinese Brands Gain Ground
Australia’s EV market saw a major shake-up in January, as Chinese brands claimed four of the top six spots in EV sales, led by BYD’s first-ever No.1 ranking.
Huawei-Backed AITO Leads China’s NEV Brands With ASP Reaching $55,570 in 2025
AITO has now formed a core product lineup centered on the M9, M8, M7 and M5.
China’s MIIT Bans Fully Hidden Car Door Handles, Effective January 2027
This requirement technically prohibits fully hidden door handle designs entirely, making China the first country in the world to formally introduce such a ban.
Geely Galaxy M7 Officially Named, Mid-Size PHEV SUV to Launch in H1 2026
The Galaxy M7 is the second model in the Galaxy M Series following the flagship M9 SUV, and the first mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV under this lineup.
January Slump Hits China Auto Market as Xiaomi, NIO, AITO Post Sharp Growth
January sees auto industry declines, but many brands report strong year-on-year growth, signaling varied market performance.
CATL’s Naxtra Battery Enters Passenger Vehicles, Changan Oshan to Join Testing
CATL plans mass sodium battery rollout in 2026 covering battery swapping, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage.
Chery Commercial Vehicles to Set Up European Headquarters in UK’s Liverpool
The headquarters in Liverpool will cover R&D, engineering and business development for CCV, with operations due to start in 2026.