China expands full-size SUV market in 2026
Chinese manufacturers have expanded the 2026 full-size SUV pipeline and have unveiled models priced from about 159,800 yuan under BaaS to over 600,000 yuan, and have introduced BEV, PHEV and hybrid variants across multiple seating and size configurations.
Australian electric vehicle sales by model and brand, 2026
Industry data has compiled monthly Australian battery‑electric vehicle sales by model and brand for 2026 from FCAI, EVC and manufacturers, and has identified gaps in manufacturer reporting that have left some model‑level figures incomplete.
ACT reports 34% EV share of April new car registrations
The ACT government has reported that zero-emission vehicles have represented 34% of April new vehicle registrations, lifting the territory's ZEV fleet to 15,596 and its ZEV share to 4.04%.
Used electric vehicle sales surge; ownership costs converge
Used electric vehicle sales have surged, with average prices approaching those of petrol cars; industry data have shown differences in ownership costs, including charging, installation, maintenance, repair, insurance and optional subscription fees.
Walmart deploys ABB A400 EV fast chargers in Phoenix
Walmart has begun deploying ABB A400 DC fast chargers at seven metropolitan Phoenix stores and has slated nine locations totalling 38 chargers to come online. The A400 units have offered up to 400 kW and dual CCS/NACS connectors.
Volkswagen considers China-developed EVs for Europe
Volkswagen has said it has considered bringing China-developed electric vehicles to Europe, has presented several China-only models and has reported a drop in first-quarter operating profit amid intensified competition and weaker demand.
BYD in talks to use part of Volkswagen’s Dresden plant
BYD has held talks with Volkswagen to take over part of the Dresden Transparent Factory and has proposed investing to manufacture electric vehicles, while Volkswagen and regional partners have planned an innovation hub on the remaining site.
China EV makers pivot from price war to in-car AI
Chinese electric-vehicle makers have shifted competition from price cuts to deploying in-car artificial intelligence features and have integrated models such as ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba's Qwen across millions of vehicles to differentiate offerings amid persistent sales pressure.
Rivian reduces DOE loan to $4.5bn, revises plant capacity
Rivian has renegotiated its Department of Energy loan to $4.5bn, has accelerated drawdown to 2027 and has revised Georgia plant capacity to 300,000 vehicles, and has confirmed R2 production is on track for late 2028 amid uncertain EV demand.
Geely Monjaro i-HEV hybrid SUV launched in China
Geely has launched the Monjaro i‑HEV in China, featuring a 1.5‑litre turbo hybrid powertrain, WLTC fuel consumption of 4.75 L/100 km and a price range of 145,700–159,700 yuan; domestic availability and specifications have been confirmed.
BYD launches Ti7 EV Flash Charging Edition
BYD has launched the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 EV Flash Charging Edition with two variants priced at 199,800 yuan and 209,800 yuan. It has been fitted with a second-generation Blade Battery, a 755 km range and rapid flash charging.
Hyundai unveils Ioniq V for Chinese market
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq V, its first Ioniq production model for China, which has been tailored for a spacious cabin, claimed range exceeding 600 kilometres (CLTC) and integrated LLM-based AI and AI-powered driver-assistance.
Geely unveils Starship 7 EV with 605 km CLTC range
Geely has unveiled the Starship 7 EV and has offered up to 605 km CLTC range, two battery options, a front 160 kW motor, and has retained the GEA platform; it has been positioned above EX5 in Galaxy SUV range.
GAC Aion N60 EV launched in China with LiDAR
GAC has launched the Aion N60 in China, offering LiDAR-enabled driver assistance, a 165 kW motor and three LFP battery options with ranges to 610 km; the model has been priced from ¥109,800.
BYD launches Han EV Flash Charge Edition
BYD has launched the Han EV Flash Charge Edition in China, offering two variants priced from 179,800 to 187,800 yuan, and has equipped it with a second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging enabling 10–70% state of charge in five minutes.
Kaiyi launches E-QUTE 04 Max mini-EV with 310 km range
Kaiyi has launched the E-QUTE 04 Max with a 55 kW motor, a 28.08 kWh CATL LFP battery delivering a 310 km CLTC range, updated interior and revised packaging; it has been priced at 47,900–51,900 yuan.
Driver coaching: reducing fleet risk and costs
Fleets have adopted driver coaching to convert telematics data into targeted interventions, and have reported reductions in incidents, fuel consumption, insurance exposure and maintenance costs, with some deployments having delivered multi‑million‑pound savings within months.
Hongqi debuts Global SUV amid FAW-Leapmotor collaboration
Hongqi has unveiled its first Global SUV at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show and has signalled a joint development with Leapmotor, with FAW having acquired a 5% stake and both firms having agreed to share electrification, powertrain and supply‑chain resources.
Leapmotor to launch second premium brand in 2027
Leapmotor has planned a second brand for 2027 targeting vehicles above 300,000 yuan with an independent sales network, and has set 2026 targets of one million sales and 5 billion yuan net profit and has recorded full-year profitability.
Chery launches Lepas sub-brand with two EV models
Chery has introduced Lepas and has revealed two BEV models, the L4 and L6, for international markets. The L4 has been shown with a 67.1 kWh battery and a 160 kW motor on the LEX platform.
Volkswagen launches ID. Era 9X full-size EREV SUV in China
Volkswagen has launched the ID. Era 9X in China, has set pricing from 309,800 yuan, and has positioned the full‑size EREV SUV as flagship three‑row model with dual‑motor AWD, two battery options and a CLTC range up to 406 km.
Wielton launches Swap Trailer Courier Master EVO
Wielton has introduced the Swap Trailer Courier Master EVO, a 3,270 kg swap trailer priced at €14,490, which has been standardised under the EVO concept and has been equipped with BPW high-travel suspension and Wabco brakes.
Mazda aims for JV to sell more NEVs than ICE cars
Mazda has reported that its Changan JV has achieved a 47% NEV share in Q1 and has delivered 91,061 units year to March, exceeding internal estimates, and has positioned the joint venture to potentially sell more NEVs than combustion cars.
Freelander 8 unveiled with Huawei ADS 5 and CATL 6C charging
Freelander has unveiled the Freelander 8, which has entered production validation and has been equipped with Huawei ADS 5, 896-line LiDAR, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397 architecture and a CATL battery system with 350kW peak and up to 6C charging.
Geely submits Emgrand i-HEV 2.22 L/100 km fuel record
Geely has unveiled the fifth-generation Emgrand i-HEV, has submitted a 2.22 L/100 km highway test to Guinness, has reported 48.41% engine thermal efficiency and has planned system rollout across several models.
Toyota and CATL to Produce Hybrid Batteries in Indonesia
Toyota has partnered with CATL to produce hybrid battery cells and modules in Indonesia and has announced that exports of complete packs and components have been scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.
Li Auto expands into Middle East, plans European push
Li Auto has signed dealer agreements in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has announced launches in Cambodia, Laos, Macau and Myanmar, and has confirmed attendance at the 2026 Paris Motor Show as part of a phased overseas expansion.
Xiaomi opens European R&D centre in Munich
Xiaomi has opened a European research and development centre in Munich to support high-performance and premium EV development, has staffed it with industry veterans and has signalled plans to enter European markets in 2027.
PLS to trial electric kiln for low-emissions lithium
PLS has secured a $38 million ARENA grant and has announced a demonstration plant to test electric-kiln processing for low-emissions lithium phosphate, has signed an offtake with Ningbo Ronbay and has targeted 3,000 tonnes per year.
Yangwang debuts special U8L and U9 editions in Beijing
Yangwang has unveiled a four‑seat U8L luxury edition and a limited‑run U9 Xtreme with black‑and‑gold livery at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, and has not disclosed pricing while market positioning suggests prices will exceed existing BYD models.
Hyundai to debut 20 new China models over five years
Hyundai has announced a plan to introduce 20 models in China over five years, has unveiled the Ioniq V, and has targeted annual sales of 500,000 units by 2030 as part of a localised development and export strategy.
BYD opens pre-sales for Great Tang EV
BYD has opened pre-sales of the Great Tang EV, priced at ¥250,000–¥320,000, and has featured a 1000V architecture with up to 950km range, 10C flash charging and 0–100km/h in 3.9 seconds.
Corporate Mobility Platforms Reduce Employee Transport Costs
Corporate mobility platforms have delivered cost reductions, improved billing accuracy and compliance, and increased vehicle utilisation through automation, AI-led routing and centralised control; hybrid Transport-as-a-Service models have enabled scalable, operationally integrated deployment across cities.
Mazda launches Year of the Horse CX-6e in China
Mazda has launched a Year of the Horse CX-6e in China, has offered EV and EREV trims priced at 145,900 and 139,900 yuan with 600 km and 200 km CLTC ranges, and has limited changes to an interior colour update.
Voyah Taishan X8 records 20,000 presales in 20 hours
Voyah has recorded 20,000 refundable presales for the Taishan X8 within 20 hours of launch in China and has offered the model in plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants with price bands from 302,900 to 389,900 yuan.
Mercedes-Benz GLC L EV long-wheelbase debuts in China
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the long-wheelbase GLC L EV in China, featuring S‑Class air suspension, 800V electrical architecture, an 89 kWh battery with CLTC range exceeding 700 km, and a 310 kW dual‑motor powertrain.
Australia projected to reach 80 per cent EV share by 2030
Analysis has shown Australian BEV sales have grown exponentially since 2010, have reached 8.3 per cent of new-vehicle sales in 2025, and have been projected to attain roughly 75–80 per cent by 2030.
Polestar plans four EV models after 2025 losses
Polestar has reported a US$2.357bn net loss in 2025 despite revenue having risen to US$3.058bn and retail sales having surpassed 60,000; it has raised equity, extended a shareholder loan and has announced four new models and network expansion.
BMW to continue producing 7 Series saloons
BMW has affirmed it has no intention of ending saloon production, has unveiled an updated 7 Series that has incorporated EV-derived technology, and has framed the model as strategic despite higher SUV sales and US tariff pressures.
Rivian begins R2 production at Normal plant
Rivian has begun production of its R2 electric SUV at Normal, Illinois, with customer deliveries scheduled this spring; the initial $58,000 Launch Package has been offered, while a $45,000 variant has been deferred to late 2027.
Geely launches updated Galaxy A7 with BEV and PHEV
Geely has launched an updated Galaxy A7 sedan with BEV and PHEV variants; the EV has been fitted with a 58.05 kWh battery delivering a 550 km CLTC range, while the PHEV has been offered with a high‑efficiency 1.5‑litre engine.
Reed relays for EV high-potential testing
Manufacturers have adopted high‑voltage reed relays in EV hipot stages to enhance insulation testing fidelity, reduce false failures and enable scalable, fast switching while meeting safety and discharge requirements across battery, inverter and charger production.
BYD Song Pro DM-i Flying Edition with 301 km range
BYD has begun sales in China of the Song Pro DM-i Flying Edition, which has offered up to 301 km of electric range, optional LiDAR-based ADAS and multiple trim and battery options, with prices starting at 102,900 yuan.
Volkswagen Jetta unveils X electric SUV concept in China
Volkswagen’s Jetta brand has unveiled the X electric SUV concept in China and has outlined plans for five models by 2028, targeting entry‑level NEV pricing and a 400,000–500,000 annual sales goal amid wider China sales declines.
Samsung Electro‑Mechanics launches 1000–1500 V MLCCs
Samsung Electro‑Mechanics has commenced mass production of 1000–1500 V C0G and X8G MLCCs in 1210 packages and has offered temperature‑stable capacitance and samples for 800 V inverters and higher‑power onboard chargers.
CATL launches second-generation Freevoy hybrid battery
CATL has launched a second-generation Freevoy battery offering LFP, super-hybrid and ternary routes, 500–600 km pure electric range, 4C charging and enhanced safety, aiming to reduce range-extender use in extended-range vehicles.
Changan to integrate Avatr and Deepal backend operations
Changan has announced it will integrate Avatr and Deepal mid-to-back-end operations to streamline R&D, supply chains and manufacturing, has projected 20–30% backend cost savings and has targeted combined annual sales of 1.5 million by 2030.
Volkswagen unveils ID. Aura T6 and ID. Unyx 09 for China
Volkswagen has revealed two China-developed EVs — the ID. Aura T6 crossover and ID. Unyx 09 sedan — and has signalled plans to expand its NEV lineup, integrating the CEA electronic architecture and China-specific driving features.