NIO ES9 Launches From About $69,000 With 900V Platform
NIO's ES9 flagship SUV launched from about $69,000, using a 900V platform, 48V active suspension, 620 km CLTC range, and battery swapping.
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IEA: Global EV Sales Head for 23M, Nearly 30% Share
IEA Global EV Outlook 2026 projects 23 million electric car sales globally and nearly 30% market share, with China and battery costs shaping adoption.
NIO Battery Swap Network Hits 100M Uses, 3,848 Stations
NIO's battery swap network has passed 100 million swaps and 3,848 stations, but utilization, partner adoption, and CATL competition remain unresolved.
Li Auto L9 Livis: 420km EV Range, About $77,000 Price
Li Auto's L9 Livis adds 420km electric range, 800V active suspension, and a ¥559,800 price, about $77,000, as the brand pushes its flagship SUV upmarket.
XPeng Robotaxi Enters Production With 3,000 TOPS
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 Starts at $39,900 After 24,863 Orders
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.
Xiaomi Hires Tesla Shanghai Veteran for Global EV Push
Xiaomi has hired former Tesla Shanghai factory leader Song Gang, strengthening EV manufacturing execution as the brand prepares capacity and overseas expansion.
Tesla China Renames FSD, Keeps Assisted Driving at $8,800
Tesla China has replaced FSD branding with Tesla Assisted Driving while keeping the $8,800 software price, reflecting tougher assisted-driving rules.
BYD Sea Lion 06 DM-i Adds 310km EV Range From $18k
BYD's 2026 Sea Lion 06 DM-i starts near $18,000 with 310km EV range, 1,845km combined range, lidar options, and fifth-generation DM hybrid tech inside.
China EV Chargers Reach 21.96M as Network Expands Fast
China's EV charging network reached 21.96 million units by April 2026, underscoring the infrastructure scale behind the world's largest EV market expansion.