# Chinese EVs
Latest news and articles about Chinese EVs
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Vertical Ambition: Why Li Auto is Betting on In-House Batteries Over Off-the-Shelf Savings
Li Auto is accelerating its vertical integration by developing proprietary 5C battery technology to solve charging anxiety and enhance performance. Despite the move toward self-development, the automaker remains committed to a diversified supply chain, balancing in-house innovation with partnerships with giants like CATL and Sunwoda.
Xiaomi’s Performance Leap: YU7 GT Sets New SUV Benchmark at the Nürburgring
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced that the YU7 GT has set a new SUV lap record at the Nürburgring, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's evolution from a consumer electronics firm to a high-performance automotive power.
China’s EV Upstarts Hit a February Cool Patch — Winners Lean on Networks and Incentives as Xpeng Stumbles
February deliveries among China’s electric vehicle newcomers cooled under a long Lunar New Year break and softer demand, producing divergent results. Leapmotor, Li Auto and NIO returned to roughly 20,000 monthly deliveries while Xpeng’s volumes halved, underscoring a market shift from volume to networks, software and international expansion.
China’s EV Makers Escalate the Flagship SUV Wars — Bigger, Smarter and More Expensive
This week’s announcements from Xpeng, Li Auto, Avita and Leapmotor underline a shift in China’s EV industry toward high‑end SUVs that sell on software, chassis electronics and compute as much as battery range. Manufacturers are betting that steer‑by‑wire, 800V electrification and lidar‑led autonomy will justify premium pricing, though execution, safety certification and clear consumer benefits remain the decisive hurdles.