CATL and Robin Zeng: History, Batteries and Strategy
CATL and Robin Zeng explained: battery strategy, energy-storage system reliability, service coverage and the limits of company and pilot evidence.
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.
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.
BYD Reaches 17 Million NEVs: What the 82-Day Milestone Means
BYD produced its 17 millionth NEV in Xi'an on July 8, 2026, with the Seal 08 marking a milestone reached 82 days after unit 16 million.
China NEV Export Tracker: History, Data and Global Markets
China NEV exports explained with a consistent CAAM history, current 2026 tracker, customs and CPCA definitions, destinations, brands, tariffs and overseas factories.
Ford CEO on BYD’s EV Cost Gap: What the 25-Year Systems Warning Means
Ford CEO Jim Farley's comments on BYD's battery cost advantage and Ford's product-development systems show why legacy automakers face a structural EV challenge.
Momenta HK IPO: BYD and Mercedes Take Cornerstone Stakes
Momenta's HK IPO gives BYD and Mercedes small cornerstone stakes, signaling how China's ADAS suppliers are moving from technology pilots to public markets.
Chinese Robotaxi Companies Dominate Global Rankings: 3 in Top 5, Tesla 5th
Chinese robotaxi companies claim 3 of top 5 spots in first global autonomous driving ranking. Baidu Apollo Go ties Waymo at #1, Pony.ai #3, WeRide #4. Tesla ranks 5th with 41.3 points.
NIO CEO Predicts 90% NEV Penetration by 2030 as China’s EV Transition Accelerates
NIO CEO William Li predicts 90% NEV penetration and 80% pure EV share in China by 2030. May 2026 data shows 62.9% penetration with pure EVs as the only growing powertrain. A warning for global automakers.
China Co-Authors UN’s First Global Autonomous Driving Regulation, Reshaping the Rules of the Road
The UN adopts the world's first global autonomous driving regulation (ADS GTR) with China as co-author. The framework mandates safety management, triple-validation testing, and black-box recorders — eliminating the regulatory fragmentation barrier.