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Tesla delivered 358,023 battery electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, edging past BYD’s 310,389 pure electric sales to reclaim the global quarterly BEV lead it surrendered across all of 2025. The margin, roughly 48,000 units, was enough for the headline. What it was not enough to do was silence the questions multiplying around […] This story continues at The Next Web

Less than a month ago, BYD introduced its second-generation "Flash" charging system, which delivers unheard-of EV charging speeds.

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. In less than a month, the electric SUV secured over 37,000 orders. more…

Tesla has regained the global pure electric vehicle (EV) crown for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2024, after its deliveries rose 6.5 per cent year on year in the three months ending March. The modest increase was enough for the US carmaker to beat China’s EV king BYD, which posted a 25.5 per cent drop in sales during the first quarter of 2026. Tesla’s deliveries worldwide between January and March hit 358,023 units, it said in a statement on Thursday. Tesla builds only pure electric...

Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies. The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Unifor union, which represents about 3,000 laid-off workers at the plant. more…

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)China-made EV sales grew 8.7% in March, marking a second straight quarterly rise. Read the latest. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers posted a strong rebound in sales last month, shaking off the weak start to the year as local government subsidies and aggressive financing incentives drew in first-time buyers. Momentum is expected to carry through the coming months, with dozens of new models set to debut at the Auto China show in Beijing, likely to stimulate fresh demand. “The sweeping improvement in deliveries revived hopes for a steady [EV] market after a woeful performance in January and...

Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. more…

  In mid-March 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with two other departments, issued a joint circular that laid down a clear marker for the future of mobility. The target is unequivocal: by 2030, China aims to have 100,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) in operation nationwide—doubling the fleet size from 2025 […] The post China’s Hydrogen Horizon: The Ambitious Push for 100,000 Fuel Cell Vehicles by 2030 first appeared on Hydrogen Cars Now.

Xiaomi has recruited Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla’s General Manager for the China region, to take charge of its growing automotive sales operations. The hire signals a significant professionalization of Xiaomi’s EV retail strategy as the company targets 550,000 deliveries in 2026. Kong joined Xiaomi in early March and is currently in a work handover phase, replacing Li Xiaorui, the former director of Xiaomi’s automotive division, according to a report from Jiemian News. more…

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles – a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world’s largest seller of automobiles...

Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery resurrected the name 'Freelander' for a new premium global EV brand.

BYD’s top-selling Seagull EV has a new rival after Chery Automotive’s new QQ3 secured close to 57,000 orders. Chery launched the new EV in China, starting at about $8,500. more…

Korea’s battery industry, which boasts world-class technology in ternary batteries, faces its biggest challenge: securing production technology for low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. When LFP batteries appeared around 2020, Korean companies looked down on them, saying, “LFP batteries h

The US would not allow Chinese-made EVs into the domestic market from Canada, Trump envoy Pete Hoekstra said. Importance Rank:  1 read more

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. more…

The bZ7, Toyota’s new flagship EV in China, may be its most advanced vehicle yet. After launching for under $22,000, the luxury electric sedan secured 3,100 orders within its first hour. more…

The 2026 Hongguang Mini EV is cuter, smarter, and longer-legged than before, and at $6,200 to start, it's still the most disruptive budget EV on the planet. We break down everything that's new.

The week in autos saw Tesla regain over 50% U.S. EV market share despite a sales slump, Ford Motor Company recall over 250,000 SUVs and more. Importance Rank:  1 read more

A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media. The system’s motor is driven by fuel-powered electricity, combining two systems to make the best of both, according to a report on Friday on CCTV-7, China’s military television channel. Drone propulsion has largely followed two distinct paths. Fuel-powered systems are typically used in bigger uncrewed aircraft, offering strong performance...

While American and European rivals bleed cash transitioning to EVs, a new crop of Chinese EV startups are in the black.

Chinese scientists have created an all-weather electrolyte that could improve lithium batteries, allowing them to operate more efficiently at room temperature and in extreme environments. The research team from Shanghai and Tianjin said batteries made using the hydrofluorocarbon-based electrolyte had more than double the energy density of those made with traditional electrolytes when operating at room temperature. They said the batteries could also operate efficiently at minus 70 degrees Celsius...

The era of price wars in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is giving way to a new contest: who can deliver better technology at the same price. On a cloudy evening in March, Shenzhen-based BYD put forward its answer with the unveiling of a battery capable of charging from 10 to 70 per cent in just five minutes – and to 97 per cent in nine minutes. The company said it would apply the technology to models priced as low as 155,000 yuan (US$22,500) while building 20,000 charging stations this...

Rising fuel costs triggered by the Middle East crisis are emerging as an unexpected tailwind for China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers, as consumers increasingly pivot towards battery-powered cars to avoid surging petrol bills. With Brent crude climbing past the psychologically significant US$100-a-barrel mark – and now trading above US$110 – mainland buyers are turning away from petrol vehicles, according to dealers and analysts. “It’s a no-brainer for me now,” said Wang Wenbo, a 25-year-old...

BYD is turning to James Bond actor Daniel Craig to help launch its premium brand in Europe. Importance Rank:  1 read more

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. more…

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID.UNYX 08, starting at just under $35,000 in China. The fully connected electric SUV is Volkswagen’s first EV co-developed with XPeng. more…

Tesla could have more bad news in China with new models seeing strong demand and creating more competitors in the region. Importance Rank:  2 read more

Is there anyone better to help promote a new high-end electric sports car? BYD is teaming up with Daniel Craig, AKA James Bond, to launch the new Denza Z9 GT in Europe. BYD said the new Denza Z9 GT is the “world’s longest-range pure EV” and supports ultra-fast charging in just 5 minutes. more…

Ford’s latest electric van looks modern, gets LFP batteries, and is designed for urban environments. Just don't expect a U.S. version.

The Japanese automaker is joining China’s EV price war. Toyota slashed prices on several electric vehicles in China, offering low-interest financing to compete with low-cost domestic rivals. more…

A historic oil shock and surging fuel prices are strengthening the case for electric vehicles. China’s EV makers are eager to deliver. The United States and Israel’s war against Iran has disrupted critical fossil fuel supplies from the Middle East, pushing up crude oil prices to as high as $119 a barrel last week. This … The post The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The updated Xiaomi SU7 and SAIC’s Z7 and Z7T just launched, and the new EVs are already racking up thousands of pre-orders in minutes. more…

BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second straight month, with plans to expand into Canada. Tesla faces challenges in Europe and in product pipeline, hurting its market share and sales. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Samsung SDI has embarked on building a ‘China-free’ supply chain for core battery materials. This is a strategic move to respond to strengthening US-centric rules of origin while simultaneously accelerating its push into the North American Energy Storage System (ESS) market.On March 24, Samsung SDI

BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second consecutive month in February, registering 17,954 vehicles compared to Tesla’s 17,664, and the year-to-date gap is becoming a chasm. The data is particularly damning for Tesla because February 2025 was one of its weakest months in years, with factories shut down for the Model Y Juniper changeover. The fact that Tesla can barely grow from that low bar a year later tells you everything about the state of the brand in Europe. more…

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone and electric vehicle (EV) maker, reported that fourth-quarter net profit dropped 27 per cent from a year earlier, as weaker sales cut into margins. Profit fell to 6.5 billion yuan (US$943 million), a 47 per cent plunge from the previous quarter and the lowest quarterly number in a year. It was also the first quarter-on-quarter decline since the second quarter of 2024. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 7.3 per cent from a year earlier and 3 per cent compared with the...

Chinese petrol prices rose the most since 2000, even after unprecedented government intervention, as the war in Iran upends global oil markets. Petrol went up by 1,160 yuan (US$169) per tonne at the end of Monday and diesel prices rose by 1,115 yuan, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The increases would have been about twice as high had the usual pricing rules been followed, it said. The roughly 11 per cent increases, the fifth this year, came after Iran closed...

A Chinese man who was spotted riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his pet dog has faced online allegations of animal abuse. A video clip that went viral online shows the man from eastern China’s Jiangsu province riding on the modified bike on a road on March 16. The bike’s battery had been removed and a reined golden retriever was running under the seat. The dog’s mouth was also muzzled. The man also has a stick in his right hand, with which he seemed to whip the dog. The video was...

Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles – a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world’s largest seller of automobiles last year. “The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could be a game-changer for EVs,” said David Brown, director of energy transition research at Wood Mackenzie, in a report released on Friday. The “eye-watering” 50 per cent surge in global oil prices so far this month would further incentivise...

Three Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have raised prices for some models in response to rising supply chain costs, but analysts say the increases are unlikely to be sustained given weakening domestic demand. Xiaomi became the latest manufacturer to adjust pricing on March 19, announcing that its new-generation SU7 standard version would start at 219,900 yuan (US$31,800) – a 4,000 yuan increase over the previous model. Founder and CEO Lei Jun had attributed the rise to aggressive surges in...

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. more…

Rising EV prices in the US are pushing buyers to look at Chinese alternatives, even though tariffs and policy barriers keep them out of reach. The post US car buyers want what they can’t have: Chinese EVs appeared first on Digital Trends.

Indian ag and automaker Mahindra has launched a limited-run Batman Edition of its BE 6 Electric Origin SUV, calling it, “a production car that brings to life a rare fusion of cinematic heritage and modern luxury, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy from Warner Bros. Pictures.” UPDATE 21MAR2026: if you bought one last year, Mahindra could buy it back. more…

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. more…

Lexus India has launched the all-new Lexus ES500e in India, marking its first-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) for the market. The move signals a major step in the brand's electrification..

China is moving ahead with the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, sodium-ion batteries for passenger EVs are nearing mass production. more…

Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States just got its first major price tag: $2.9 billion in equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to a Reuters exclusive. If the deal closes, it marks the biggest concrete investment yet in Musk’s solar ambitions, and a stunning reversal for a company that effectively abandoned its solar business just two years ago. more…

Tesla is reportedly in discussions with several Chinese companies to acquire solar manufacturing equipment worth $2.9 billion. Importance Rank:  1 read more

XPeng shares fall as a weak 2026 outlook signals a cooling Chinese EV market, overshadowing the company's first-ever quarterly profit. Importance Rank:  1 read more

China just took a big step forward with a fresh national guideline that slashes hydrogen prices to around €3 per…

Tesla looks to bring solar manufacturing to the US, with latest $2.9 billion bet to acquire Chinese solar equipment. The post Tesla’s $2.9 billion bet: Why Elon Musk is turning to China to build America’s solar future appeared first on TESLARATI.

Xiaomi’s updated SU7 electric vehicle (EV) is expected to bite into the market share of Tesla and some domestic rivals in China, as demand weakens and regulators tighten oversight. Founder and CEO Lei Jun on Thursday announced official pricing for the new-generation smart sedan, with the standard edition starting at 219,900 yuan (US$31,900) and the pro and max variants set at 249,900 yuan and 303,900 yuan, respectively. The figures are 10,000 yuan lower than pre-sale estimates, but 4,000 yuan...

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Buy the new Song Ultra EV, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive. more…

Chinese authorities have renewed their push for stricter oversight of the electric vehicle (EV) market, urging carmakers to move away from aggressive discounting and focus instead on technological innovation. The directive comes as domestic manufacturers struggle with cooling demand and the phasing out of long-standing government subsidies. At a high-level meeting on March 17, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission and the State...

BYD is celebrating 18 years since the launch of the BYD F3DM—the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid—by crossing a massive 7.7 million global PHEV production milestone. And it’s not slowing..

Yes, that’s a Buick, and it’s 100% electric. GM’s “affordable luxury” brand launched a new high-end seven-seater electric van in China priced around $70,000. more…

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Geely beats BYD sales in first 2 months of 2026 to become China’s top carmaker Geely Auto has gained the upper hand in mainland China’s intensifying automotive sector, as its diverse product line-up pays off after electric vehicle (EV) king BYD suffered a setback following partial...

Toyota may deny it, but it’s increasingly relying on local parts to compete in China’s brutal electric vehicle market. Some estimates claim nearly 90% of the parts in the bZ3X, Toyota’s electric SUV that sells for just $15,000 in China, are sourced locally. more…

In the world of electric vehicles, BYD has overtaken Tesla as the top dog. Here's how the Chinese company dethroned Tesla and why it has become so popular.

Nvidia's tech to be used by Chinese automakers BYD, Geely, Isuzu, and Nissan in their self-driving pursuits. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Electric vehicle maker BYD is circling Canada for potential automotive deals. Could this be the start of entry into the U.S.? Importance Rank:  2 read more

Toyota may deny it, but it’s increasingly relying on local parts to compete in China’s brutal electric vehicle market. With estimates claiming nearly 90% of parts in some Toyota EVs sold in China are sourced locally, it’s having a bigger impact than expected. more…

Volkswagen has started series production of the new Volkswagen ID.Unyx 08 electric SUV at its Volkswagen Anhui plant in Hefei, marking a key milestone in the brand’s collaboration with Chinese EV..

BYD’s new Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to a single EV.

Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, proposes an auto industry strategy focused on the U.S. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose in the first two months of 2026, from the year before, regaining lost ground to China's BYD.

Several years ago, prime ground-floor spaces in major shopping malls across Beijing and Shanghai's business districts were commonly occupied by electric vehicle (EV) showrooms, with staff often escorting customers to car parks for test drives. Many of these stores have now closed amid sluggish EV sales - yet mall owners have not been left disappointed. Instead, a new retail landscape is emerging, filled with tenants who are proving to be even more effective at drawing crowds and boosting rental income. The new demand for retail space comes from brands shaped by very different trends. They include toy giants like Pop Mart, sportswear labels such as Lululemon, and most recently robotics companies including Unitree Robotics, according to property consultants. "From the landlord perspective, malls may also have become less eager to host EV showrooms than they were initially," said James Macdonald, head of research for China at property consultant Savills. "As the sector has matured, many

Several years ago, prime ground-floor spaces in major shopping malls across Beijing and Shanghai’s business districts were commonly occupied by electric vehicle (EV) showrooms, with staff often escorting customers to car parks for test drives. Many of these stores have now closed amid sluggish EV sales – yet mall owners have not been left disappointed. Instead, a new retail landscape is emerging, filled with tenants who are proving to be even more effective at drawing crowds and boosting rental...