BYD Australia Eyes Top-3 Spot as Shark 6 Hits 24K Sales, Fleet Push Begins
Why This Matters Globally BYD’s push toward Australia’s top-three automotive brands is not just a local milestone — it signals that a Chinese automaker can…
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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.
Huawei AITO M6 Adds $34K BEV With In-Cabin LiDAR
Huawei-backed AITO has launched two new affordable BEV variants of the M6 SUV starting at ¥229,800 ($34,010), undercutting the previous EV entry by ¥50,000. The models feature an in-cabin LiDAR and 81-kWh Giant Whale battery.
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.
Zeekr Hits 800K Global Deliveries, Debuts 9-Series Global Strategy
Zeekr surpassed 800,000 cumulative global deliveries as of June 16, 2026, unveiling the 9X ultra-luxury SUV and 009 Grand MPV global expansion strategy at the Hong Kong International Auto Expo. The Geely premium brand now operates in 60+ cities worldwide.
BYD Defies EU Tariff Walls as Germany and Spain Sales Surge in H1 2026
BYD posted triple-digit sales growth in Germany and Spain in H1 2026 despite EU tariffs. The automaker became Germany's #1 PHEV brand in May with 4,290 registrations as tariff walls fail to contain its European expansion.
BYD Ships 30,000 EVs to Australia as Oil Crisis Supercharges Demand
BYD shipped 30,000 EVs to Australia in May-June 2026 as the Iran oil crisis supercharges EV demand. The Zhengzhou vessel delivered 5,000 units with BYD now the #2 brand behind Toyota.
BYD Ramps Brazil Battery Output, Targets 50% Local Content by 2027
BYD is scaling battery production at its Camaçari plant in Brazil with a $98 million grid storage investment and a target of 50% local content by 2027, marking the first Chinese passenger-car battery manufacturing in the Americas.
EU Readies Tariffs on Chinese Plug-In Hybrids as BYD Tops German PHEV Market
The EU is preparing countervailing duties on Chinese plug-in hybrids, closing a loophole that let BYD become Germany's top PHEV brand with 4,290 registrations in May 2026. The move extends Europe's EV trade war to hybrid cars.
Xiaomi Sky Nomad N90 Spotted With Built-In Tent and 500 km EREV Range
Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV — the Sky Nomad N90 — has been spotted testing in China, revealing a 500+ km extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) with…