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Visitors inspect an electric car made by China’s BYD at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, July 30, 2026. Photo: EPA
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China carmakers eye record 12 million global sales in 2026 as EV demand surges

Buoyant overseas sales could also cushion against a weak domestic market, which slumped 20 per cent in the first eight months of the year.

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Tesla audits Chinese suppliers, China outlines 2030 battery goal: 7 EV reads

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VW, Gotion deepen ties with US$3.7b commitment to EV battery production

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China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech

Deal that values Nio’s swapping subsidiary at US$2.4 billion clears way for the companies to develop unified standards.

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A driver prepares to change his car’s battery at a Nio swapping station at a service area in Ningbo city, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on March 24, 2025. Photo: Simon Song
A driver prepares to change his car’s battery at a Nio swapping station at a service area in Ningbo city, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, on March 24, 2025. Photo: Simon Song
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Hong Kong tycoon-backed firm challenges energy-storage giants with new battery

Co-founded by Peter Lee’s family office, EnerVenue has opened a facility in mainland China to scale its nickel-hydrogen batteries.

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China’s EV and battery makers tussle over lithium-ion tax: sources

Squeezed EV makers object to eating the cost, and negotiations on splitting the tax continue weeks after its official resumption, sources say.

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Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production in Hungary

Analyst says development could see it secure massive orders from global marques such as BMW and Volkswagen.

The CATL exhibition hall. as this month’s World Power Battery Conference in Yibin, Sichuan province. Photo: Xinhua
The CATL exhibition hall. as this month’s World Power Battery Conference in Yibin, Sichuan province. Photo: Xinhua
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Despite stock stress, CATL set to retain EV battery dominance in China: analysts

CATL’s tech edge and brand safeguard its EV battery lead, though carmakers are seeking alternative suppliers.

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Tesla auditing Chinese suppliers ahead of Optimus roll-out: sources

The supplier audits come as Elon Musk’s firm aims to quickly ramp up production of its Optimus humanoid robot after its release later this year.

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Tesla’s China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV reads

From China’s powerhouse plan for its car industry to Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

A Tesla humanoid robot and a Model Y electric vehicle are displayed in a store in Beijing in August. Photo: EPA
Automotive industry

Chinese carmakers GAC and FAW eye potential tie-up of their Toyota operations

The planned deal is seen as a precedent for cross-regional consolidation amid China’s efficiency push, analysts say.

An Aion electric SUV from Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group. Photo: Xinhua
An Aion electric SUV from Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

‘Key pillar’: the 5-year powerhouse plan for China’s car industry

Beijing’s outline calls for boosting domestic market and innovation while controlling capacity to avoid involution effects.

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Exclusive | Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries

‘Dozens of new projects in the pipeline sparked policymakers’ fears about redundancies,’ analyst says.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Foreign marques offer steep discounts on petrol cars in cutthroat Chinese market

With more consumers switching to electric vehicles, companies including VW and Toyota are slashing prices on lower-tech offerings.

Workers assemble vehicles on a production line at an FAW-Volkswagen factory in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in December. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images
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Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

China’s electric vehicle adoption rate has hit yet another record high, as rising fuel prices accelerate the pivot away from petrol cars.

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Traffic is gridlocked during the morning rush hour on a sunny day in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Traffic is gridlocked during the morning rush hour on a sunny day in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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‘Misunderstandings’ arise: Chinese energy firms call for stable rules overseas

Sungrow, EVE Energy say bans, probes and shifting rules abroad expose the fragility of their long-term energy investments.

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Market squeeze: Tesla revives China price cuts to stem slumping deliveries

The discounts underscore Tesla’s sliding output and fading demand, as analysts warn of intensifying EV price battles.

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Why are EV battery makers’ profits nearly double that of industry’s carmakers?

Leading electric vehicle battery makers’ profits by far outpace the industry’s carmakers in first half.

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An advertisement for CATL is displayed on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai on July 14. Photo: Getty Images
An advertisement for CATL is displayed on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai on July 14. Photo: Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

In Focus | China’s EV makers see synergy in their race to beat Tesla in humanoid robotics

Robotics has supply chain synergy with smart EV production because key components like cameras and radar, as well as software, are in both.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla to exhibit Cybercab robotaxi in China: can it spark buzz amid slow sales?

While the company stresses the tour does not signal the vehicle will be sold in China, some observers believe it could still bolster the brand’s position.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmaker Chery to begin testing solid-state EV batteries next year

Chairman says it plans to invest US$1.49 billion in the new battery technology over the next two years.

Chery cars on display at a dealership in Canberra on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals

China’s leading EV makers saw sales surge in August, with BYD up 17.8 per cent from last year and Leapmotor up 80.7 per cent.

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A Z Convertible EV from BYD luxury brand Denza at the company’s booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
A Z Convertible EV from BYD luxury brand Denza at the company’s booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market; BYD posts US$1.2b profit: 7 EV reads

From Tesla recalling 3 million cars in China to carmakers being told to focus on quality, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Beijing issues guidelines for Chinese carmakers to curb discount wars overseas

New rules signal push for sustainable expansion as Chinese EV makers pursue long-term gains and influence in global markets.

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Chinese authorities tell carmakers to focus on quality, not tech offerings

Vice-minister says that to ensure safety, new technologies that fail to pass stricter approval procedures will be barred from market.

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The cockpit of a Xiaomi SU7 EV. Photo: Shutterstock
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