Nio’s William Li Warns China Retail Auto Sales May Drop 15%-20% in 2026
China’s auto industry faces a challenging period, with forecasts predicting a 15% to 20% decline in retail sales due to weakening demand and market saturation.
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NIO NWM 2.0 media briefing: key takeaways and Q&A
NIO says its intelligent driving code and models are about 95% shared across two platforms.
China NEV Retail Hits 1.34M Units in December, Penetration at 59.1%
Specifically for the NEV market, the report points out that China’s share of the world new energy passenger car market was 68.4% in 2025, with the November figure reaching 73.7%.
China’s December Auto Market Snapshot: PV Retail Down 17% YoY, NEV Retail Hits 1.192M
From Dec 1–28, China’s passenger-vehicle (PV) retail sales reached 1.928M units (-17% YoY, -3% MoM), while wholesales totaled 2.134M units (-19% YoY).
China’s 2026 Auto Trade-In Subsidy: Aiming at the NEV Replacement Cycle
China’s 2026 national auto trade-in subsidy program has been finalized. The eligibility window for scrappage replacements has been widened again, bringing more early NEV owners into scope.
China Builds the World’s Largest EV Charging Network
China has established the largest EV charging network, achieving a two-to-five charger-to-car ratio, with significant growth in both public and private chargers during the 14th Five-Year Plan.