# Electric Vehicles
Latest news and articles about Electric Vehicles
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The L3 Trap: Why Xpeng is Betting on a Direct Leap to Full Autonomy
Xpeng Motors CEO He Xiaopeng has reaffirmed the company's strategy to bypass Level 3 autonomous driving, moving directly from Level 2 to Level 4. The move aims to eliminate the safety risks associated with human-to-machine handovers and positions Xpeng's new GX model as a primary contender in the emerging Robotaxi market.
CATL Maintains Dominance with Robust Q1 Growth Despite Sequential Profit Dip
CATL reported a 52% jump in revenue and a 48% rise in net profit for Q1 2026, maintaining its lead in the global battery market. Despite the strong year-on-year performance, a 10% sequential profit decline highlights seasonal fluctuations and the impact of a maturing domestic EV market.
Luxury’s Last Stand: BMW Doubles Down on China with Performance Growth and ‘Neue Klasse’ Ambitions
BMW Group reported over 25% growth in its M performance division for Q1 2026, while maintaining market leadership in the premium sedan and SUV segments. The company is now pivoting to its 'Neue Klasse' era with a China-specific long-wheelbase iX3 set to debut at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show.
Green Tech and Emerging Markets Drive China’s 15% Trade Surge in Early 2026
China's Q1 2026 trade grew by 15% to 11.84 trillion yuan, driven by a massive surge in electric vehicle and high-tech exports. While domestic demand for industrial raw materials pushed imports up nearly 20%, customs officials warned that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose a persistent risk to global supply chains.
The Toll of Progress: Why China’s ‘Free Highway’ Dream Remains Stalled Despite Guangzhou’s Move
While Guangzhou is removing tolls on its iconic South China Expressway, a national trend of extending toll periods through expansion projects and reinstating fees on national roads highlights a deepening fiscal crisis in China's infrastructure financing.
Global South Pivot and Green Surge: China’s Trade Hits Record Highs as 15th Five-Year Plan Begins
China’s total trade rose 15% in Q1 2026 to a record 11.84 trillion yuan, driven by a 77.5% surge in electric vehicle exports and deepening ties with the Global South. The private sector now commands over 57% of trade value, signaling a successful start to the 15th Five-Year Plan despite rising geopolitical risks.
EV Guerrilla Warfare: Li Auto Accuses Dongfeng Nissan of 'Black PR' as Market Rivalry Turns Toxic
Li Auto has accused Dongfeng Nissan of orchestrating a coordinated online smear campaign, highlighting the increasingly aggressive 'Black PR' tactics in China’s saturated electric vehicle market. The dispute comes amid a broader government crackdown on industry 'online chaos' as manufacturers face desperate competitive pressures.
Clean Energy, Dirty Tactics: Li Auto and Dongfeng Nissan Clash in China’s ‘Black Water’ PR War
Li Auto has launched legal action against alleged 'black water army' smear campaigns, implicitly targeting Dongfeng Nissan, signaling a new phase of regulatory and legal conflict in China’s hyper-competitive EV market.
JD.com’s High-Stakes Bet on Automotive Retail: Disrupting the Traditional Dealership Model
JD.com is significantly expanding its automotive retail footprint by partnering with major OEMs and opening delivery centers in 100 cities. This strategy aims to capitalize on the fact that 90% of its car buyers now transact entirely online, bypassing traditional dealership models.
Xiaomi’s Valuation Cliff: Institutional Investors Face 42% Loss as Stock Halves in Nine Months
Xiaomi's stock price has dropped 49.7% from its 2025 peak, resulting in a 792 billion HKD loss in market value. Institutional investors who participated in a 42.5 billion HKD private placement just a year ago are now facing a 42% loss on their investment.
China’s NEV Market Hits High Gear: 19 Manufacturers Cross the 10,000-Unit Threshold
March data for China's NEV market shows 19 manufacturers exceeding 10,000 units in wholesale sales, with BYD maintaining its massive lead. The sector is seeing high consolidation as top players now control nearly 92% of the market, fueled by a mix of pure EVs and plug-in hybrids.
The Great Displacement: Chinese Automakers Overtake Japan in Australia’s Key Battleground
In February 2026, Chinese automakers officially surpassed Japanese brands in Australian sales, ending 28 years of Japanese market dominance. Driven by high-spec value pricing, localized utility models like the BYD Shark 6, and a global energy crisis that sent local fuel prices soaring, China has established itself as the new leader in the Australian automotive market.