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Xpeng GX and G9L to launch in Middle East next week as overseas stores top 1,200 Middle East pricing for the 2 flagship SUVs will be announced at launch, with GX orders in the region already nearing 4,000. cnev.co/O9IcnPX 👇

BYD launches third-gen Qin Plus DM-i with larger body and longer electric range The third-generation Qin Plus DM-i starts at 76,900 yuan ($11,450) for a limited time, offering up to 220 km of electric range. cnev.co/2QIeSkp 👇

VW considers bringing Xpeng co-developed architecture to European models, report says The proposal would cover about 75% of next-generation models from Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra, pending review by group management. cnev.co/C8q7Y2Z 👇

VW secures L3 road test permit in Hefei, advancing toward 2027 target Volkswagen has begun real-world road testing and data collection for L3 technology in Hefei. cnev.co/8OnwNCV 👇

Audi unveils China business split: FAW to focus on 4 rings, SAIC on AUDI FAW Audi will focus on NEVs and combustion-engine models under the 4-ring brand, while SAIC Audi will concentrate on the AUDI letter-logo brand. cnev.co/kNuBG1C 👇

Svolt begins mass production of 100-kWh semi-solid fast-charging battery packs Svolt says the new battery supports 900-volt, 6C fast charging, adding 500 km of range in 12 minutes. cnev.co/GHcLSg1 👇

Xpeng starts global shipments of Mona L05, targeting 65 countries and regions The Mona L05 will launch in China on October 29, with global shipments beginning ahead of its domestic roll-out. cnev.co/4xSPefj 👇

BYD opens reservations for second-gen Seal 07 with Blade Battery and flash charging The second-generation Seal 07 grows to 5,080 mm in length and will feature the DiSus-M intelligent magnetorheological body control system. cnev.co/ZIGiN8G 👇

Xpeng wins Guangzhou robotaxi trial approval in step toward public service Xpeng Yoyo has been cleared to conduct L4 robotaxi trial operations across Guangzhou, with access initially expanding through invitation codes. cnev.co/L1CmMrU 👇

BYD Denza brings flash charging to Hong Kong with Z9GT launch The Denza Z9GT is the first luxury model in Hong Kong equipped with BYD's flash charging technology and second-generation Blade Battery. cnev.co/bAIrmOH 👇

BYD Denza opens reservations for revamped N8 SUV with up to 1,003 km of electric range The revamped N8 switches from 3 rows of seats to a 5-seat layout and will officially launch in November. cnev.co/IZIfNz9 👇

Nio presses ahead with in-house cylindrical cells, with limited output reported by year-end Eve Energy and Gotion will reportedly handle contract manufacturing, but mass production remains challenging in the near term. cnev.co/v2W8sot 👇

China has about 15 million passenger cars with NOA as driver assistance adoption expands About 61 million passenger cars in China had L2 driver assistance features as of August, including about 15 million equipped with NOA. cnev.co/q3ouR4G 👇

CATL confirms Qilin Battery powers Nio Firefly with 560 km range CATL confirms Firefly uses its Qilin Battery, with the 60-kWh version offering a CLTC range of 560 km. cnev.co/MWggZQ5 👇

VW targets China's electric sedan market with Xpeng-powered ID. UNYX 09 Volkswagen Anhui has launched the ID. UNYX 09 with a limited-time starting price of 169,900 yuan ($25,290). cnev.co/IiVWvVF 👇

GWM launches 2027 Tank 500 with driver-assistance and cabin upgrades The off-road SUV gains driver-assistance and cabin upgrades while retaining plug-in hybrid and gasoline options. cnev.co/W7BRlKx 👇

CPCA forecasts weak China NEV retail sales in October as peak season falters China's NEV retail sales are expected to come in at 1.07 million in October, down 16.5% year-on-year. cnev.co/gAkBsRS 👇

Chery considers local production in Canada, plans sales launch in 2027 Chery is assessing idle capacity at existing plants and exploring partnerships with potential investors. cnev.co/dI455n1 👇

Arcfox opens pre-sales for 2027 Alpha S5 with standard LiDAR, starting at about $18,130 The 2027 Arcfox Alpha S5 sedan starts at 121,800 yuan ($18,130) in pre-sales and offers a CLTC range of up to 750 km. cnev.co/FoV4kua 👇

BYD's third-gen Qin Plus to launch on October 27 with larger dimensions The third-generation Qin Plus grows to 4,840 mm in length and will add roof-mounted LiDAR. cnev.co/Q4PdKSS 👇

Nio third-gen ES8 reaches 160,000 deliveries, adding 10,000 in 33 days The third-generation ES8 remains a key sales driver for the Nio main brand more than 1 year after launch. cnev.co/RGo9INh 👇

Pony AI enters Central Asia with inDrive robotaxi pilot in Kazakhstan The partnership will use Kazakhstan as its initial pilot market, with robotaxis to be deployed first in the capital, Astana. cnev.co/VlWwydK 👇

BYD steps up teasers for second-gen Seal 07 sedan, turns focus to cabin The second-generation BYD Seal 07 is larger, with a length of 5,080 mm. cnev.co/BPBy3cr 👇

Nio Firefly launches larger 60-kWh battery pack, extending range to 560 km Both new and existing owners can opt for the larger battery, with the permanent upgrade priced at 17,000 yuan ($2,530) for owners who bought the vehicle outright. cnev.co/AOPJNTE 👇

Smart #2 set for November 5 launch in China, retaining ForTwo's 2-seat layout The Couture Edition went on sale last week at an official retail price of 112,999 yuan ($16,820), with availability limited to 999 units in China. cnev.co/X2Mbg0D 👇

BYD Fang Cheng Bao sets launch windows for Tai 9 and Shark pickup in China The Tai 9 will officially launch after November 15, while the Shark pickup is scheduled to launch in China in late November or early December. cnev.co/qxHi49M 👇

CATL expands battery swap partnership as BAIC plans adoption across multiple brands BAIC will connect models across multiple brands to CATL's battery swap network and open its dealer network to support station construction. cnev.co/VvNKNam 👇

BYD Denza to begin pre-sales of refreshed N8 SUV on October 26 with flash charging The new Denza N8 is a large 5-seat SUV and will officially hit the market in November. cnev.co/0TxwYYP 👇

VW's Jetta launches first electric sedan M6 in China's entry-level EV market The Jetta M6 starts at 79,800 yuan ($11,880) and offers a CLTC range of up to 555 km. cnev.co/tt03qL1 👇

BYD shares interior images of third-gen Qin Plus as teaser campaign for key family sedan continues The third-generation Qin Plus adopts the new-generation design language of BYD's Dynasty lineup, with lines simplified as much as possible. cnev.co/Qce50Hi 👇

Audi reshuffles China leadership amid pressure from local EV brands Former Chery brand CEO Jeff Zhang will take over as president of Audi China on November 1. cnev.co/ntOuQaO 👇

Xpeng GX deliveries top 30,000 as Middle East orders near 4,000 Xpeng says the GX became its fastest model to surpass 10 billion yuan in revenue. cnev.co/uUmagFW 👇

China advances second batch of Level 3 approvals after Changan and BAIC An MIIT official said work on the second batch is underway, without disclosing the automakers, models or approval timeline. cnev.co/euNgveW 👇

BYD Yangwang to unveil ultra-luxury executive sedan 'HU' in UAE Yangwang confirmed that the new model, internally codenamed "HU," will be unveiled in the UAE, but has yet to announce a date or venue. cnev.co/WAsDmy0 👇

China NEV retail sales fall 13% in first 18 days of October, penetration rebounds to 65.9% China's passenger NEV retail sales totaled 520,000 units from October 1 to 18, down 13% year-on-year and 2% from the same period last month. cnev.co/uS7TMyC 👇

VW Anhui to launch ID. UNYX 09 on October 24 as second model developed with Xpeng Pre-sales for the ID. UNYX 09 began on September 24, with prices ranging from 199,900 yuan ($29,750) to 249,900 yuan. cnev.co/pMiy3bh 👇

BYD releases exterior images of third-gen Qin Plus ahead of key family sedan overhaul The third-generation Qin Plus EV has appeared in a regulatory filing, measuring 4,840 mm in length. cnev.co/6kPoxxb 👇

CATL shares fall over 10% in Hong Kong as tax changes add to profit pressure CATL's Hong Kong shares fell to their lowest since July 2025 after third-quarter net profit declined 5.77% from the previous quarter. cnev.co/ZFIrVvx 👇

Huawei-backed Aito to use 'Bosch Inside' tech for overseas models as Huawei steps back, report says Overseas versions of the Aito M6, M7, M8 and M9 will be equipped with Bosch's driver assistance, smart cockpit and chassis solutions. cnev.co/inYGHHs 👇

GAC-Huawei brand Aistaland said to be planning battery swap models under CATL tie-up Aistaland is the latest brand to surface under the battery swap partnership between Huawei's automotive business and CATL. cnev.co/UtTK0ul 👇

Huawei's Newcool and CATL plan initial batch of 5 battery swap models for 2027, report says The initial models are under development, with launches planned for next year. cnev.co/MEnRaWF 👇

Xpeng starts Mona L03 deliveries in Europe, with CEO handing over first car in France He Xiaopeng handed over a Mona L03 to its first customer in France last week in Paris. cnev.co/Jk5tjgm 👇

Li Auto launches Lianshan in-house EV tech system, backs self-developed batteries with lifetime safety pledges The launch comes as Li Auto shifts its batteries from CATL to in-house developed ones produced by its joint venture with Sunwoda. cnev.co/XVRiBw3 👇

CATL unveils dual-battery system to accelerate heavy-duty truck electrification The system pairs a swappable main battery with a 77-kWh range-extension battery to improve battery utilization and lower fleet operating costs. cnev.co/gf1jSzL 👇

BYD launches larger second-gen Seagull from $9,810, adds flash charging The 3 variants with a 420-km range support flash charging, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes. cnev.co/8gUNKBC 👇

CATL Q3 net profit reaches $3.16 billion, with growth trailing revenue Third-quarter net profit rose 14.54% year-on-year, while revenue increased 58.58%. cnev.co/IvqOudu 👇

Epicland to debut first model under Huawei Newcool-CATL battery swap partnership, report says The first model under the partnership will come from Epicland, a brand jointly developed by Dongfeng and Huawei. cnev.co/fvf6Gu8 👇

China proposes uniform rules for automated driving lights, targeting 2028 roll-out The draft standard would designate turquoise for automated driving system marker lights, allowing optional installation on vehicles with Level 3 or higher systems. cnev.co/X7jQFoE 👇

Dongfeng Nissan says NX7 SUV coming soon as N series' 4th model nears launch The NX7 will be the second SUV in the N series and is expected to be priced below the NX8, which starts at about $23,800 in China. cnev.co/yJPragg 👇

Geely rolls out 1 millionth unit of hot-selling Xingyuan EV The small EV — sold overseas as the Geely EX2 — sells an average of one unit per minute. cnev.co/dFtkiy5 👇