NEV retail penetration in China reached 60.4% in December, surpassing the 60% mark for the first time.
In December, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales amounted to 2.296 million units, down 13% year-on-year.
Hesai selected as Nvidia’s LiDAR partner; plans to double production capacity to 4 million units in 2026
Hesai will support Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion 10 in achieving L4 fleet deployment.
Hesai’s new factory in Bangkok, Thailand, is expected to commence production in early 2027.
Xiaomi revamps its debut battery-electric saloon, the SU7
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is launching a revised version of its electric sedan SU7 in China. The updated model features a range of upgrades but also comes with a base price that is 14,000 yuan higher than its predecessor—at least in the newly started pre-sale. Read more…
New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Towing For A Lot Less Than The Competition
The Evotrex-PG5 has a built-in LFP battery and an electric motor that drives the wheels. It can also act as a home generator Lire la suite…
bp pulse installs EV chargers at UK retail parks
bp pulse has partnered with Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate to roll out rapid and ultra-fast EV charging across UK retail parks. The programme will see new infrastructure installed at 14 locations nationwide. Read more…
Changan starts exporting Thai-made EVs to Europe
Marking a new milestone for its overseas operations, Changan has commenced EV exports from Thailand to Europe. The company initially exports the Deepal S05 from a Southeast Asian country. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Nov 2025: CATL 38.2%, BYD 16.7%
CATL and BYD collectively installed 575.2 GWh of EV batteries from January to November 2025, accounting for 54.9% of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.3% market share.
Nvidia wants cars to think like humans and Mercedes is first to try
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2026 has already delivered plenty of shiny gadgets, but the biggest news comes from a company best known for computer chips. Nvidia took the stage today to change how we talk about self-driving vehicles. Automakers have always promised cars that could drive themselves, but Nvidia says it is time for cars to actually think.… Read more…
Nio launches new limited-edition ET9 to mark its 1 million car production milestone
The ET9 limited edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($117,070) with only 9 units available.
Nio saw its 1-millionth vehicle roll off the production line yesterday at its F2 factory in Hefei, Anhui.
BYD to add long-range variants to 4 affordable hybrid models
BYD will roll out longer range versions for the Qin Plus DM-i, Qin L DM-i, Seal 05 DM-i, and Seal 06 DM-i, with battery ranges exceeding 210 km.
This doubles the battery range of comparable PHEV models, enabling a week’s worth of usage on a single charge.
Xpeng to also launch updated G6 and G9 on Jan 8, besides updated P7+ and G7 EREV
Xpeng hinted the updated G6 and G9 SUVs will adopt its in-house developed Turing AI chip.
The last update for the G6 and G9 occurred in March 2025, when prices were significantly reduced.
Xiaomi EV begins pre-sales for updated SU7: Priced higher, offers up to 902 km range
The updated SU7 boasts a CLTC range of up to 902 km, making it one of the longest-range EVs in China.
The updated SU7 starts at a pre-sales price of RMB 229,900, representing a RMB 14,000 increase — or 6.48% — over its predecessor.
This crewless helicopter-robot combo could make wind turbine work safer [video]
Kawasaki and BladeRobots, a Vestas company, are using a crewless helicopter and a blade maintenance robot to automate one of the most challenging jobs in wind power: turbine blade maintenance. Read more…
Tesla tanks in Europe, Geely eyes the US, and CES 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas
On today’s all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more. Read more…
Xiaomi EV to launch SU7’s 1st update in Apr, pre-sales begin today
The updated SU7 sedan will come standard with LiDAR and achieve a major breakthrough in range, Xiaomi’s founder said.
Over the past year and nine months, Xiaomi has delivered over 360,000 SU7 vehicles, averaging more than 17,000 units per month.
CATL EV batteries significantly outperform rivals in degradation, MS tests shows
CATL is the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker for a reason. New tests from Morgan Stanley show CATL’s EV batteries significantly outperformed the competition with the lowest degradation. Read more…
Tesla sued over family killed in tragic Model X crash as ‘flood’ of lawsuits keep opening
A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla following a tragic accident in Idaho that killed four family members, with the plaintiffs blaming the automaker’s Autosteer and driver-assist features for veering the Model X into an oncoming truck. Read more…
NYC closes the deal on its largest public EV charging station
New York City is getting its largest public EV charging station yet – and it’s landing right near JFK Airport. Read more…
These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2025 outside of Tesla
Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, most automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US. These were the best-selling models outside of Tesla. Read more…
Umicore and HS Hyosung form JV to industrialize silicon anode materials for EV batteries
Belgian battery materials producer Umicore has formed a joint venture (JV) with South Korea’s HS Hyosung Advanced Materials to advance the industrialization and commercialization of its silicon carbon composite anode materials for lithium-ion EV batteries. After more than a decade of research and development, Umicore’s flagship center for anode technology in Olen, Belgium, is ready… Read more…
