GAC Group Explained: Aion, Hyptec, Trumpchi and Joint Ventures
A source-checked guide to GAC Group history, Zeng Qinghong and current leadership, Aion, Hyptec, Trumpchi, Toyota, Honda, Qijing and 2026 results.
NEV Industry
Updated July 21, 2026. This hub tracks China’s new-energy vehicle industry: automakers, batteries, charging, smart-driving regulation, supply chains, exports and market data. BYDToday separates official totals from estimates and labels the reporting period, metric and source so readers can compare like with like; see our Source Methodology. Key resources: China NEV export data, battery technology guide, and smart-driving systems comparison.
SAIC Motor Explained: MG, IM, Roewe, Wuling and JV Reset
A source-checked guide to SAIC Motor history, leadership, MG, Roewe, IM, Maxus, Wuling, the Volkswagen and GM ventures, and 2026 status.
Great Wall Motor and Wei Jianjun: History, GWM Brands and Hi4
A source-checked guide to Great Wall Motor, Wei Jianjun, Haval, TANK, WEY, ORA, Hi4 hybrids, current sales, financials and overseas strategy.
Chery and Yin Tongyue: History, Brands and Export Strategy
A source-checked guide to Chery Automobile, Yin Tongyue, five major brands, Huawei boundaries, current results, export strategy and EBRO localization.
Changan and Zhu Huarong: History, Deepal, Avatr and Nevo
A source-checked guide to Changan Automobile, Zhu Huarong, Deepal, Avatr, Nevo, Huawei roles, current sales, financials and overseas strategy.
Li Auto L6 Gets Full Redesign: 51 kWh Battery, 4-LiDAR Option, Same $34,500 Price
Li Auto's best-selling L6 SUV gets a major overhaul with a 51 kWh battery, 29-inch 6K display, and optional 4-LiDAR ADAS — while keeping the $34,500 starting price.
Chinese EV Startups Explained: Winners, Failures and the Next Wave
Which Chinese EV startups survived, which entered reorganization or liquidation, and why Xiaomi, HIMA and incumbent-backed brands define the next wave.
CATL and Robin Zeng: History, Batteries and Strategy
How Robin Zeng built CATL from an ATL spinout into the world’s largest EV battery supplier, with verified 2025 scale, technology status and risks.
Xiaomi EV and Lei Jun: History, Strategy and 2026 Lineup
A primary-source profile of Xiaomi EV and Lei Jun, covering company history, the SU7 and YU7 strategy, current financials, the 2025 recall and overseas status.
China Ends Annual Vehicle-and-Vessel Tax Breaks for PHEVs From 2027
China will restore annual vehicle-and-vessel tax on PHEVs and selected commercial EVs from 2027, while battery-electric passenger cars remain unaffected.