CATL Expects Up to 20,000 EVs with Sodium-Ion Batteries in 2026
CATL expects up to 20,000 EVs with sodium-ion batteries in 2026, backed by $1.5B R&D and -30°C cold-weather operation as lithium prices surge 190%.
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.
XPeng MONA L03 Fastback SUV Debuts in July — and It’s Bringing Chinese EV Value to Europe
Quick Answer XPeng will officially debut the MONA L03 — the first SUV in its mass-market MONA lineup — in July 2026, kicking off what…
China NEV Penetration Hits Record 62.9% as BEVs Surge and EREVs Slide
China's new energy vehicle retail penetration surged to a record 62.9% in May 2026, exceeding 60% for the second consecutive month. BEVs gained share to 67% of NEVs while EREVs fell to just 7%, reshaping global EV adoption benchmarks.
NIO and Li Auto CEOs Clash Over EREV Future as BEV Sales Dominate China
A public clash between NIO and Li Auto executives over the future of extended-range EVs has laid bare a deepening technology battle in China's EV industry. NIO's Onvo president declared BEVs the 'unstoppable' dominant force with 67% NEV share.
China NEV Penetration Hits Record 62.9% in May 2026 as ICE Retail Collapses
China NEV retail penetration hit a record 62.9% in May 2026, driven by a 36% collapse in ICE retail sales. NEV retail was flat at ~950,000 units while A00-class NEV sales fell 44% amid expiring incentives.
China’s Electric Two-Wheelers Surge Globally: 26.7M Units Exported as Middle East Demand Drives 70% Growth
China's electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers are surging globally — 26.7M units exported in 2025, 46% value growth in early 2026, and 70% brand-level overseas surges driven by Middle East demand and high oil prices.
China NEV Exports Double to Record 446,000 Units in May as PHEV Growth Outpaces BEV
China's NEV exports surged 110% to 446,000 units in May 2026 as PHEV shipments grew 140%, offsetting weak domestic demand and reshaping global auto supply chains.
Dongfeng Nissan N-Series Hits 100K as JV Brands Fight Back in China’s NEV Market
Dongfeng Nissan's N-series reaches 100,000 NEV units in 14 months as JV brands fight back. N7, N6, NX8 cover BEV, PHEV, EREV segments. JV NEV penetration climbs from 6% to 14.5%.
Smart #6 EHD Hybrid Sedan Launches From $26,250 With 1,810km Range and LiDAR Standard
Smart launches its largest model yet, the #6 EHD hybrid sedan, in China from 177,900 yuan ($26,250). Featuring 1,810km combined range, standard LiDAR, 320kW system output, and Mercedes-Benz design, targeting the mid-size premium sedan segment.
China Regulators Summon Automakers Over ‘Irrational Competition’ as NEV Sales Slide
MIIT and SAMR summon Chinese automakers over price-war concerns as May NEV retail sales fall 7.5% YoY to 950,000 units. Regulators demand compliance with pricing laws and product quality standards.