EV technology coverage including ADAS, autonomous driving, vehicle chips, software-defined vehicles, battery systems, fast charging, and smart cockpits.
XPeng's humanoid robot division loses its product head at a critical juncture, as the company races to mass-produce the IRON robot by end of 2026 amid a broader industry push into physical AI.
Dongfeng OpenVAN launches globally as China's first mass-produced driverless logistics vehicle. Level 4 autonomous, 800kg payload, targeting Southeast Asia, Europe, and Middle East.
China is preparing to introduce its first national solid-state battery standard in July 2026, as BYD, Chery, and Dongfeng race to deploy the technology in vehicles with ranges approaching 1,600 kilometers.
Compare China’s 2026 robotaxi leaders, city permits, prices and commercial evidence—separating paid rides, fleet scale, unit economics and future targets.
The AITO M9 Ultimate Extended Edition starts from about $89,600, adding a longer wheelbase, six LiDARs, and Huawei ADS 5 to the flagship SUV.
BYD XuanJi A3 is billed as the first Chinese self-developed 4nm smart-driving chip and has now entered production with over 2,100 TOPS from three chips.
BYD's smart-driving strategy adds liability coverage, XuanJi A3, and an AI assistant vision, shifting its EV rivalry from price to intelligence in China.
XPeng's first self-developed robotaxi has entered mass production in Guangzhou, pairing 3,000 TOPS compute with pilot ride-hailing plans for late 2026.
XPeng GX drew 24,863 firm orders in 12 hours after launching from about $39,900, turning pricing into the clearest signal for its flagship SUV push.
China EV charging infrastructure explained: 22.5M connectors, public and private networks, GB/T standards, fast charging, battery swap, V2G and utilization.
