China Auto OTA Updates Hit 1,229 in Feb as Pace Moderates
February 2026 saw a decline in OTA updates, focusing on intelligent driving as industry adjustments occur.
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February 2026 saw a decline in OTA updates, focusing on intelligent driving as industry adjustments occur.
In February 2026, China’s passenger vehicle sales dropped significantly, impacted by subsidy withdrawals, especially in lower segments.
As new model launches approach, several variants of Li Auto’s L series have entered a clearance phase.
The platform combines the DRIVE AGX Thor chip, safety-certified DriveOS and AI models to accelerate deployment of next-generation self-driving vehicles.
Li Auto’s 2025 financials showed declining profits and revenues, prompting plans for renewed EREVs to regain market growth.
The robotics team, codenamed “Nexus,” was formed after hardware specialist He Junpei from NineRay and Xpeng joined the company in 2025.
February saw stagnant sales for NEV makers, with mixed year-on-year growth and market preparation ahead.
The new model primarily targets frontline store managers, with the core goal of enhancing their stores’ operational capabilities.
By joining the chamber, Li Auto will be able to participate directly in industry dialogue, safeguard its interests in Europe and accelerate regulatory compliance preparations for the EU market.
By the end of 2025, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries exceeded 1.54 million units, with a charging pile-to-vehicle ratio of 1:14.