China’s Top 10 NEV SUVs in May: Model Y Extends Lead, Leapmotor A10 Surges to No.2
In May, top 10 new-energy SUV sales in China rose 14%, led by Tesla, while newcomers reshaped rankings, intensifying competition.
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Li i8 Facelift Spotted in Road Tests Less Than a Year After Launch
A facelifted Li i8 prototype has been spotted, indicating rapid adjustments to its electric SUV amidst declining sales.
China EV Sales Race Heats Up in May as Leapmotor Sets Record, NIO Surges
China’s auto industry stabilized in May, with several brands achieving record deliveries amid competitive pressures.
NIO ES9 Reportedly Sees 20,000+ Firm Orders Within 72 Hours of Launch
The NIO ES9 quickly gained traction with high orders and strong buyer profiles, significantly impacting NIO’s overall sales and market sentiment.
New Li L9 Secures 86% Tested Range Achievement, Targets 8K Deliveries in Q2
Li Auto’s recent test of the L9 Livis SUV covered 1,422.8 km from Beijing to Shanghai, achieving a pure EV range of 327.4 km before the range extender activated, demonstrating efficient energy management.
Li Auto Q1 Net Loss Hits $340 Million, Looks to L8 Refresh for Turnaround
Li Auto reported significant Q1 2026 losses despite a slight increase in deliveries, prompting new model launches aimed at market recovery.
New Li Auto L9 Reportedly Reaches 8K Firm Orders Within 72 Hours of Launch
The updated Li Auto L9 experienced high demand post-launch, with significant orders, particularly for the lower-priced Livis version.
Li Auto Launches 2026 L9, Price Starts at $66,671
Li Auto launches 2026 L9 flagship SUV on May 15; prices start at $66,671 with $2,900 limited discount. The model packs 2560TOPS Mach chips and 800V active suspension.
Li Auto CEO Says In-House Chips Face ‘Money-Burning’ Criticism
Li Auto’s first in-house AD chip Mach 100 enters mass production. CEO Li Xiang dismisses “copycat spending” claims, highlighting systemic capabilities over single specs. The five-year chip project remedies the first-gen L9’s flaws, and the new L9 Livis will carry dual chips as Li Auto faces shifting sales and fiercer competition.
BYD, Tesla, NIO Refute Rumors of Regulatory Probe Over OTA Battery Lock
Chinese regulators reportedly investigated NEV manufacturers over “battery locking” claims, but multiple companies have denied these allegations.