Germany Unveils €3 Billion EV Subsidy, Chinese Brands Eligible
The subsidy will not impose origin-based restrictions, meaning Chinese EV brands will be eligible alongside local automakers.
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Ronbay Technology Probed Over ‘Doubtful’ $17.2 Billion CATL Supply Deal
Rongbay stated in response that the figure of “RMB 120 billion” was based on the company’s own estimate derived from a supply volume of 3.05 million tons.
Battery Failures Hit Multiple Li Auto i6 EVs, One Within 58 Days
The i6 vehicles experiencing battery failures are all equipped with power batteries supplied by CATL.
Leapmotor’s Range-Extender Tech Seen Supporting Stellantis’ EV Strategy
Future Leapmotor models launched in Europe could be developed directly on existing Stellantis platforms, such as STLA Medium and SmartCar.
Xiaomi’s Next-Gen SU7 Max Breaks EV Endurance Mark With 4,264 km Run
The achievement sets a new benchmark for pure electric vehicles and surpasses records held by XPeng and Xiaomi’s own YU7.
China’s Auto Export Value Climbs 21% to $142.4 Billion in 2025
China’s auto exports surged 73% YoY to 990,000 units in December 2025, bringing the annual total to 8.32 million units with a 30% increase.
China’s Power Battery Installations Hit 769.7 GWh in 2025, CATL Holds 43.42% Share
In 2025, ternary battery installation accounted for 144.1 GWh, while lithium iron phosphate batteries reached 625.3 GWh.
China Mandates to Tighten Management of Retired EV Battery Recycling
China has introduced new regulations to strengthen the management of recycling and comprehensive utilization of retired power batteries from NEVs.
Ford in Talks With BYD to Source Batteries for Hybrid Models
If an agreement is reached, Ford would use BYD-supplied batteries in vehicle plants outside the United States.
ONVO Launches L60 Special Edition Priced From $31,400
The new edition incorporates the auspicious phrase “Ma Dao Cheng Gong” (meaning instant success) into both exterior and interior details.