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.

The milestone comes about a month after the 110,000th third-generation ES8 was delivered on May 23. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
A 45-degree angled vehicle collision in Dalian subverts electric vehicle fire myths, showcasing how a BYD Qin L remains fully inert while a gasoline Mazda 3 sedan ignites. The post BYD Qin L PHEV breaks electric fire stereotype as Mazda 3 ignites appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Nio will bring the five-seat ES8 to showrooms on June 28, opening pre-orders the same day. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

Xpeng adds the L03 SUV to its Mona lineup, seeking to replicate the strong sales of the M03 sedan. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
It's intended for EV-curious buyers who can't charge conveniently. Chery says its HEV system offers a longer EV mode and AC plug power for appliances. The post Chery Tiggo 7 HEV spotted in China, self-charging hybrid SUV confirmed for export appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Made from more affordable and more abundant materials than li-ion, sodium batteries promise more abundant and more affordable electric vehicles – but will sodium batteries be practical for commercial trucks? Chinese truck brand FAW Jiefang is working to find out.
Pricing may begin at 200,000 yuan (29,500 USD), with an official reveal expected in Q4 2026. It will also be Xiaomi's first EREV. The post Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Nio added a new theme to the ET9 Horizon Edition, with a starting price of 838,000 yuan ($124,000) including the battery pack. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
The next-gen hybrid van was spotted without any camouflaging. Pricing may start at 80,000 yuan (11,800 USD). The post First Look: Next-gen Nissan NV200 emerges in China, PHEV MPV launches in Q4 2026 appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

The European Commission prepares countervailing duties on Chinese plug-in hybrids, with an investigation already under way, according to Handelsblatt. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
BYD overhauls its central R&D framework into five autonomous brand units to counter a 20 percent sales decline and streamline product line engineering. The post BYD’s central R&D to split into five brand arms amid 20 percent sales drop, report says appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
A fatal fire at a major automotive parts distribution plaza destroys aftermarket inventory and triggers the immediate criminal detention of the facility controller. The post Aftermarket parts hub: Fatal warehouse fire triggers immediate executive arrest in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
The upcoming BYD Seal 08 flagship sedan features a 694 horsepower electric powertrain and is currently arriving in China dealerships. The post BYD Seal 08 arriving at dealerships ahead of July 2 launch in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Nio unveiled a new engineering facility in Witney, Oxfordshire, cementing the status of its earliest overseas R&D base. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
The price of the new Range Rover Evoque L fell by 33,945 USD in China as Chery Jaguar Land Rover switches to the Freelander project. The post Price of the new Range Rover Evoque L fell by 33,945 USD in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

BYD's sub-brand entities will draw on group resources as needed, with R&D, production and procurement costs settled independently. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

CPCA expects China's June passenger NEV retail sales to rise 10.5% from May, with penetration likely climbing to about 63.6%. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

Firefly, Nio's first right-hand drive model, was showcased at the ongoing Hong Kong Auto Show. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
CATL’s net profit in Q1 2026 surpassed BYD, Geely, Chery, and four other leading Chinese automakers combined. The post CATL’s net profit in Q1 2026 surpassed BYD, Geely, and Chery combined appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

China's securities regulator approved Momenta's plan to issue overseas shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
BYD built 6,682 flash chargers in 321 cities across China, company representatives reported during the market launch of the BYD Great Tang. The post BYD built 6,682 flash chargers in 321 cities across China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .

Volvo is recalling 2,501 China-built EX30 electric SUVs over a potential thermal runaway risk in the battery. For details, please visit CnEVPost .

FAW Jiefang and Hina Battery completed nearly 7 months of road tests on a sodium-ion battery heavy truck, with cumulative mileage surpassing 15,000 km. For details, please visit CnEVPost .
Leapmotor hits 1.5 million global deliveries as China's top NEV startup. The post Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has 1.5 million vehicles delivered globally appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .