The latest from global and Chinese makers — Tesla, BYD, Hyundai, Xiaomi, Lucid, Porsche and the rest — short summaries with a link straight to the original article.

Onvo announced that the launch event for the new L60 will begin at 7:30 pm Beijing Time on June 11, saying the model brings a total of 106 upgrades. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

China's domestic sales of traditional fuel passenger vehicles fell to 497,000 units in May, down 357,000 units from a year earlier. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

Singapore Standard SS 722 includes technical specifications for battery swap and mobile charging for the first time, with Nio as a key contributor. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

China's May NEV sales rose 14.4% year-on-year to 1.496 million units, accounting for 56.9% of total new car sales, CAAM data shows. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
Geely Auto announced today that the fifth-generation Emgrand i-HEV hybrid sedan will officially launch on June 16, 2026. The model features the world’s highest engine thermal efficiency at 48.41% and achieved a Guinness World Record with a remarkable fuel consumption of 2.22 L/100km during real-world testing. Built…
Zeekr 8X sold 6,103 units in May 2026 after launching on April 17th. The post Geely’s Zeekr 8X claims segment crown with 6,103 units sold in May 2026 appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Luxeed RX features a sporty coupe design, expected to deliver extreme performance. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
Electric cars occupied 62.9% of the retail sales market share in China in May 2025, despite the phasing out of subsidies. The post Electric cars occupied 62.9% of the market share in May 2026 in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Xpeng CEO said the move is a crucial step in the company's transition from a smart car company to a physical AI company. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

BYD dominated China's NEV export market in May with 155,944 units exported, while Tesla China exported 38,701 units. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
TCL has entered China’s smart cockpit market with a detachable Magic Screen, automotive display production, and an 85%-automated manufacturing facility developed with Brilliance. The post TV giant TCL launches automated “black light” factory to challenge Huawei in the smart cockpit market appeared first on…

The limited edition Firefly EV has only 333 units available, priced at 135,800 yuan, 13.36% higher than the base version. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

Xpeng formed an R&D team of nearly 100 people early this year for a yacht project internally codenamed "Flying Fish," according to a local media report. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
Xiaomi Auto faces YU7 slowdown claims while preparing Kunlun EREV SUVs, a possible Xuntian sub-brand, and new models to support its 2026 growth targets. The post Xiaomi facing 550,000 target pressure as YU7 inventory controversy sparks “Xuntian” EREV push appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Tesla's retail sales in China rebounded sharply to 47,281 units in May, returning to the top 10 NEV list and entering the top 10 in the overall passenger car market. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
BYD Sealion 08 dealership vehicles arrive across China before the expected July 2026 launch. The flagship Ocean Network SUV offers up to 400 km EV range and a 3,030 mm wheelbase. The post BYD Sealion 08 arrives at dealerships across China ahead of expected July launch appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Aito maker Seres' new brand Aiva debuts, first production ME7 coming this year. The post Aito maker Seres launches new Aiva brand to reduce Huawei dependency appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
BYD and Nio rejected Pentagon military-company designations after the U.S. expanded its Section 1260H list to 188 Chinese entities, including battery and autonomous-driving firms. The post BYD says Pentagon military-company designation lacks basis as Nio considers legal action appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Saidou officially launched its new auto brand Aiva and its first concept car, with its mass-produced ME7 model expected to debut in 2026. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
Sodium-ion batteries potentially reaching price parity with lithium by end of 2026. The post Sodium-ion batteries to reach cost parity with lithium by late 2026, report says appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Leapmotor D99 with CATL's NCM-LFP battery pre-sale set for June 25. The post Leapmotor D99 to launch on June 25: a flagship MPV with 1000V platform and CATL’s NCM-LFP battery appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

BYD said its inclusion in the list of Chinese military companies is unjustified and will not affect normal operations. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

Wang said BYD will deliver better returns to shareholders through forward-looking planning and seizing key milestones. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

Guangdong province aims to build over 3 million charging facilities by the end of 2027 to meet the demand of 8 million NEVs. For details, please visit CnEVPost .