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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. How China’s ‘big winner’ BYD conquered Sri Lanka’s car market
Aggressive pricing, shrewd tax engineering and a trusted local partner have propelled China’s BYD to a commanding position in Sri Lanka’s electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid market, disrupting a sector long constrained by import restrictions and setting the stage for dramatic expansion.
2. Tesla seeks a comeback in China with refreshed Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla, faced with a shrinking market share in mainland China, plans to follow the lead of its local rivals by rolling out larger and longer-range variants of its Shanghai-made vehicles to entice consumers.
3. Chinese EVs are making inroads in Singapore. Here’s why

Singaporean financial adviser Winnie Koh faced a dilemma when selecting her family’s next car – she appreciated the value for money offered by Chinese EV brands, but still had lingering concerns about their quality.
4. Leapmotor eyes global market with smart EV at half the price of Tesla’s Model 3
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has announced the latest phase in its global push by launching an electric midsize sedan that offers similar features to Tesla’s Model 3 at less than half the price. The Hangzhou-based EV builder said the B01, priced from 89,800 yuan (US$12,542) in mainland China, would target markets around the world as it pursued new growth engines amid cutthroat competition at home.
5. Is Malaysia’s EV boom a cybersecurity risk?
Hackers are increasingly targeting Malaysia’s growing automotive sector, cybersecurity experts have warned in a new report that raises alarm over gaps in threat detection, including potential data theft via phones hooked to digital dashboards on vehicles.
6. China EV war: Tesla, Nio and Li Auto target mainland families with premium SUVs

EV makers from Tesla to Nio are shifting their focus from price cuts to developing spacious family-friendly, long-range vehicles for the mainland Chinese market.
7. China sets out ethical guidelines for autonomous driving technology

China has released ethical guidelines for autonomous driving technology, highlighting the need for user safety and technology transparency. The Ministry of Science and Technology said automated driving systems “must demonstrate a high degree of respect for human life and actively seek effective strategies to minimise harm”.


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BYD’s commanding lead in Sri Lanka, Tesla’s comeback bid in China: 7 EV reads

A BYD Seal electric vehicle on display in a showroom in Pakistan. BYD accounted for roughly 90 per cent of fellow South Asian nation Sri Lanka’s EV sales in May. Photo: Reuters

A Dongfeng EV, which is among the Chinese brands gaining ground in Singapore. Photo: Justin Tan

The Nio Onvo L90 SUV is targeted at mainland Chinese families. Photo: Handout

Pony.ai is among robotaxi operators conducting pilot programmes in Chinese cities. Beijing says innovations in the autonomous driving sector must “fully consider public values and ethical concerns”. Photo: Xinhua

Tesla’s bid to regain China market share, BYD outsells BMW in Hong Kong: 7 EV reads

A Tesla Model 3 EV is seen during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on July 16, 2025. Photo: AFP

A worker cleans a robotaxi in Shanghai. Photo: AP 

Australian mining giant BHP’s Mount Newman iron ore mine in Western Australia. BHP aims to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Photo: AFP

A lithium-ion battery pack at Chinese carmaker JAC Motors’ factory in Ciudad Sahagun, Mexico, last month. Photo: Reuters

China’s BYD and Geely bank on big discounts, Xpeng launches ‘super AI’ SUV: 7 EV reads

Employees work on an EV assembly line at Leapmotor’s factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. Photo: AFP


Visitors at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in April. Photo: Xinhua

Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun speaks at the launch of the YU7 SUV car in Beijing on May 22. Photo: AFP

Xpeng’s G7 sits next to a model of the company’s self-developed AI chip. Photo: Weibo

BYD expands car-carrier fleet, Tesla’s Robotaxi vs Baidu’s Apollo Go: 7 EV reads

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker’s new electric SUV YU7 at a launch event in Beijing, China May 22, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

BYD’s Changsha and Xi’an can each carry 9,200 vehicles. Photo: Weibo/白菜研究所Jarvis


Visitors look at a display at the booth of SemiDrive Technology at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: Getty Images

A driverless Tesla Robotaxi moves through traffic on June 22 in Austin, Texas. Photo: AP

‘Gunpowder’ price wars, how China’s BYD is transforming Europe’s market: 7 EV reads

Japanese start-up KG Motors has developed a battery-powered one-seater that looks like a futuristic golf cart. Photo: Handout

Workers assemble electric vehicles at a factory in Chongqing, China. Photo: EPA-EFE

Geely cars are assembled at the carmaker’s plant in Guiyang city in southwest China’s Guizhou province. Photo: Xinhua

China’s driverless mining trucks, BYD routs Tesla in Europe, price war worsens: 7 EV reads

A fleet of unmanned trucks developed with Huawei’s autonomous driving solution, seen in Inner Mongolia. Photo: Handout

French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) holds a model of an electric lorry made by Windrose, a Chinese company founded by entrepreneur Wen Han (right), at the Choose France summit in Versailles, France on Monday. Photo: Instagram/whan6023

BYD Dolphin Surf EVs are parked at the Chinese carmaker’s event in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Xpeng’s AeroHT conducts a test flight during the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The U8L SUV by Yangwang, a luxury brand under Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, is displayed at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters

The Xiaomi YU7 SUV aims to take market share from Tesla’s Model Y. Photo: Xiaomi

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From the popularity of Chinese brands in Singapore to cybersecurity concerns in Malaysia, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


From the popularity of Chinese brands in Singapore to cybersecurity concerns in Malaysia, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.


BYD’s commanding lead in Sri Lanka, Tesla’s comeback bid in China: 7 EV reads

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From the popularity of Chinese brands in Singapore to cybersecurity concerns in Malaysia, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. How China’s ‘big winner’ BYD conquered Sri Lanka’s car market

From the popularity of Chinese brands in Singapore to cybersecurity concerns in Malaysia, here are seven EV stories you may have missed