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Li Auto's Livis Day on June 15 will detail embodied intelligence strategy and AI roadmap, including the secret Nexus robot project and three new AI-focused departments.
NIO ES9 delivered 3,108 units in May's final 4 days. Deutsche Bank sees Q2 non-GAAP profit of ~$26.5M with 25K+ non-cancellable orders placing ES9 on track for 56K full-year deliveries.
CATL's One-Shell-Two-Cells platform allows sodium and lithium cells in the same pack, delivering 15,000-cycle durability and reliable performance at -25 degrees Celsius.
Leapmotor opens pre-orders for updated C10, C11, and C16 SUVs with 800V platform, LiDAR, and Qualcomm 8295P ahead of June 16 launch. Deposit set at 1,000 yuan ($147).
BYD released official images of the Great Han D-class flagship sedan with up to 1,008 km range, 2nd-gen Blade Battery, and 1,000V architecture. Q3 2026 launch confirmed.
EHang's EH216-S eVTOL flew 22 km across the Qiongzhou Strait on a 480 Wh/kg lithium-metal solid-state battery, achieving a 60-90% range boost over conventional packs.
Oil-price shocks make electrified cars more attractive, but the best answer varies by country. Full EVs win where charging is easy; PHEVs win where fuel is costly but charging is uneven.
Thailand's EV price war makes BYD tempting, but buyers should compare subsidy changes, resale risk, warranty support and charging before deciding now or later.
BYD Racco could be BYD's most Japan-specific EV yet, but winning the kei market will require more than a low price.
A source-checked 2026 guide to Chinese EVs in Australia, covering sales, active brands, NVES, tax treatment, charging, service and buyer risk.
