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Does Xpeng’s 33% cut on 6-seat SUV portend a new price war?
The slashed price on the GX model ‘surprised the market’ in a segment carmakers have high hopes for amid slumping EV sales.
21 May 2026 - 5:12PM
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Tesla’s FSD launch in China heats up competition with domestic EV makers
21 May 2026 - 12:23PM
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China’s Chery plans for 1m EVs sold abroad amid global energy crisis
21 May 2026 - 4:39PM
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China’s Nio slams EV price wars as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto
Nio and Li Auto take different approach to pricing new models, with one executive praising ‘reasonable’ carmakers that raise prices.
20 May 2026 - 7:00AM
A Li Auto L9 is displayed at the auto show in Beijing on April 24. Photo: AFP
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China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for energy storage, AI boom
Company says its orders are booked through the first half of 2027 as it plans to increase production volume by 50 per cent next year.
19 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year.
19 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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China’s old ‘Motown’, Shanghai bets on robotaxis, better batteries to bump GDP
City authorities point at the need to lure foreign firms, while emerging sectors are expected to generate a trillion-yuan boost over the next 5 years.
19 May 2026 - 7:30AM
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Pony AI’s robotaxi is seen on a Shanghai road. Photo: Weibo
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Global growth of pure EVs faces hurdles in insurance, charging gaps: BNP Paribas
Charging limits and rising insurance costs could slow the global march of pure electric vehicles, BNP Paribas tells Hong Kong conference.
18 May 2026 - 8:43PM
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Li Auto leads retreat in Chinese EV stocks as price cuts raise profit concerns
The renewed pullback in Chinese EV stocks follows a brief rally that was driven by expectations of rising demand for alternative energy.
18 May 2026 - 4:44PM
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Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech
Peugeot and Jeep are following in the footsteps of Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq to regain lost ground in mainland China.
15 May 2026 - 10:20PM
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Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
15 May 2026 - 5:50PM
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A BYD Sealion 7 on display at the Baltic Motor Show in Riga, Latvia, on April 24. Photo: EPA
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Xi-Trump summit: Ford-CATL plant shows how global carmakers need China
Collaboration with Chinese suppliers ‘the only way international carmakers can compete with Chinese carmakers’, Morgan Stanley analyst says.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.
14 May 2026 - 3:30PM
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Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump
US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.
13 May 2026 - 6:44PM
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Chinese brands eye Europe; Geely joins Chery, BYD profit slide: 7 EV reads
From Malaysia’s import curbs to film-projecting headlights, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
13 May 2026 - 3:30PM
A humanoid robot poses at a BYD booth beside an electric vehicle at the Beijing auto show. Photo: Kyodo
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Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan
Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.
11 May 2026 - 8:49PM
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Tech and pricing edge behind China’s SUV surge against BMW, Mercedes and Audi
Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.
11 May 2026 - 11:58AM
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Chinese EV maker Leapmotor taps Stellantis’ Spanish plant for EU production
Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers.
8 May 2026 - 9:40PM
A Leapmotor Lafa5 Ultra is on display at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24. Photo: AFP
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Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals nip at heels
April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands.
8 May 2026 - 9:32PM
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China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P
China’s weaker EV makers may soon be running on fumes as tighter payment cycles squeeze cash flow and curb price wars.
8 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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China’s EV battery giants thrive while carmakers’ profits shrink amid price wars
Carmakers’ profit margin stood at 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, versus 6 per cent for downstream industrial firms, according to CPCA.
7 May 2026 - 11:31AM
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From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets
BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers.
6 May 2026 - 11:39AM
A humanoid robot poses at a BYD booth beside an electric vehicle at the Beijing auto show. Photo: Kyodo
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Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year
DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.
5 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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BYD, Geely benefit from overseas orders amid Middle East energy shock
Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.
4 May 2026 - 7:24PM
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Full charge: Xiaomi shares surge on EV sales boost
Xiaomi’s EV unit gathers pace with April deliveries topping 30,000, but analysts say profits may lag as subsidies and costs weigh.
4 May 2026 - 5:18PM
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