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1. The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why
Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles – a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world’s largest seller of automobiles last year.
2. 3 Chinese EV makers raise prices – but demand slowdown could force reversal
Three Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have raised prices for some models in response to rising supply chain costs, but analysts say the increases are unlikely to be sustained given weakening domestic demand.
3. BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth

China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD posted its first annual profit drop in four years as it faced intensifying competition from domestic rivals in a cutthroat market.
4. China’s Pony AI to launch robotaxi service in Europe with Uber, local start-up
Chinese self-driving technology firm Pony AI plans to launch robotaxi services with partners Uber Technologies and Verne in Zagreb, Croatia, spearheading commercialisation of autonomous cabs in Europe amid an accelerated go-global drive.
5. Xiaomi’s new-generation SU7 launch sparks fresh EV fight with Tesla in China

Xiaomi’s updated SU7 electric vehicle (EV) is expected to bite into the market share of Tesla and some domestic rivals in China, as demand weakens and regulators tighten oversight.
6. VW pulls Skoda brand from China after years of falling sales
Volkswagen will withdraw its mass-market car brand Skoda from mainland China after years of lacklustre sales, as international marques continue to lose their appeal in the world’s largest automotive market.
7. China presses EV makers to end price war and focus on innovation as demand cools

Chinese authorities have renewed their push for stricter oversight of the electric vehicle (EV) market, urging carmakers to move away from aggressive discounting and focus instead on technological innovation.


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Large numbers of cars are lined up ready for export at a port in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. China recently overtook Japan as the world’s largest car exporter. Photo: Xinhua

The Shenzhen-based company reported a net profit of 32.6 billion yuan (US$4.72 billion) for 2025, down 18.97 per cent from a year earlier. Photo: Reuters

Founder and CEO Lei Jun on Thursday announced the new-generation SU7 electric vehicle (EV).  Photo: Weibo

Carmakers have been urged to strictly honour their 60-day payment cycle commitment to suppliers. Photo: EPA

How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Wang Chuanfu, chairman and CEO of BYD introduces the company’s second-generation Blade Battery on March 5, 2026 in Shenzhen. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

Consumers examine the Zeekr 9X at a shopping mall in Yantai, in eastern China’s Shandong province, on March 4, 2026. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Chinese lithium battery electrolyte could double EV range and run in extreme cold

The new electrolyte could pave the way for lithium batteries that work better in a range of conditions, including the batteries that power electric vehicles. Photo: Xinhua

The scientists said batteries made using their electrolyte had more than double the energy density of those made with traditional electrolytes when operating at room temperature. Photo: Handout

Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane

China’s self-developed car carrier BYD Shenzhen, the world’s biggest, sets off on its maiden voyage with more than 7,000 new energy vehicles on April 27, 2025, from Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Photo: Imago via Zuma Press/TNS

Rising fuel prices could hasten the switch to EVs. Photo: Reuters

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From some Chinese carmakers raising prices to Xiaomi’s fresh fight with Tesla, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


From some Chinese carmakers raising prices to Xiaomi’s fresh fight with Tesla, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.


China’s electric cars and Iran war, BYD’s profit run ends: 7 EV reads

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From some Chinese carmakers raising prices to Xiaomi’s fresh fight with Tesla, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why

From some Chinese carmakers raising prices to Xiaomi’s fresh fight with Tesla, here are seven EV stories you may have missed