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CATL’s subsidiary Autoflight, a drone maker, launched a waterborne vertiport to support the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector in November. Photo: Handout
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Can CATL’s milestone push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?

World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test.

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Demand for affordable EVs will force open US market to Chinese models: analysts

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How recharged SAIC and GM tie-up plans to catch up with top EV makers in China

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BYD’s first humanoid robots; world’s biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

From a Chinese vessel logging a record shipment to BYD’s humanoid robots debut, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice-president, at a press conference before the start of the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) in Munich on September 8, 2025. In June, Li said the company had invested in humanoid robots. Photo: DPA
Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice-president, at a press conference before the start of the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) in Munich on September 8, 2025. In June, Li said the company had invested in humanoid robots. Photo: DPA
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Europe’s new EV power struggle sees Chinese giants seize record market share

Leading Chinese carmakers and an aggressive Tesla together command more than 13% of western Europe’s surging EV market.

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Chinese EV sales falter at home as growth slows

Big three Chinese premium vehicle makers’ deliveries decline in July and central bank vows steps to foster economic growth as it hits a four-year low.

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Chinese EV demand cools

Domestic EV sales are on track for their first full-year decline since 2020 amid reductions in government subsidies and a drop in consumer spending.

Chinese EV demand cools
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In Focus | Will new EV batteries fast-charge the global automotive industry?

Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs.

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Price war fears grip China’s EV market after woeful July sales figures

Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war.

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Why Elon Musk would find it hard to decouple Tesla from China

While the EV maker’s CEO has denied talk of a Tesla-China separation, the reports underscore mounting pressures amid broader US-China tensions.

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People walk past a Tesla store at a shopping mall in Beijing on July 31. Photo: Reuters
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China’s Xiaomi targets Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV

Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says.

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the SkyNomad series during a launch event in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: AP Photo
Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the SkyNomad series during a launch event in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: AP Photo
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BYD to debut first humanoid robots in August as rivalry with Tesla intensifies

China’s electric car giant plans to unveil the humanoids at its Di Space showrooms within weeks, as it takes on Elon Musk’s firm in physical AI.

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China’s battery makers fight over Middle East energy-storage market

BYD, Sungrow win contracts for storage at massive UAE solar plant, as EV battery makers seek better margins selling storage systems.

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Rising raw material costs hit Chinese carmakers’ profit margins, price war plans

Net earnings from the sale of a 100,000 yuan car now stand at just 1,500 yuan, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Chinese-made MG Cyberster electric vehicles wait to be loaded onto a ship for export at a car yard in Yantai, Shandong province, last month. Photo: AFP
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Chinese battery giant CATL rides green energy boom as revenue soars 57%

The results, despite being record figures, slightly missed market estimates of 148.6 billion yuan in revenue and 23.4 billion yuan profit.

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Battery maker CATL has posted record quarterly sales amid the Iran war, which has driven global demand for green-energy solutions. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Battery maker CATL has posted record quarterly sales amid the Iran war, which has driven global demand for green-energy solutions. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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Powering ahead: China’s Geely taps Ford’s Spain plant for European EV expansion

Tie-up breathes new life into plant near Valencia and signals Chinese carmakers’ stepped-up push to go global amid tariff pressures.

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Xiaomi’s focus on new SUVs, BYD’s 15,000km-driving range cars: 7 EV reads

From CATL shares forecast to grow 50 per cent to the effects of China’s EV tax break ending, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

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Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury sales slide

Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles.

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A woman promotes the GLC SUV via a video stream at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 24. Photo: AP Photo
A woman promotes the GLC SUV via a video stream at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 24. Photo: AP Photo
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As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs

BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry.

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China’s car industry is on a tear overseas. So why are sales at home plunging?

Chinese car brands have suffered a steep drop in domestic sales this year, with Beijing scaling back subsidies and buyers reluctant to spend.

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Hungary probes deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Peter Szijjarto’s announcement that he would take a job at the world’s top electric carmaker prompted accusations of a conflict of interest.

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Hungary’s Peter Szijjarto, right, shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Budapest, Hungary on February 11. Szijjarto recently resigned as foreign minister to take an executive position at BYD. Photo: AFP
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China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launch

The Chinese electric car brand debuted its new SUV at a splashy ceremony in Munich, as it announced its intention to ‘put down roots in Europe’.

The Xpeng L03 is displayed at a launch event for the new SUV in Munich, Germany. Photo: Reuters
The Xpeng L03 is displayed at a launch event for the new SUV in Munich, Germany. Photo: Reuters
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Race against Tesla: China’s Xpeng eyes 2027 global launch for viral Iron robot

CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production.

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Charging ahead: why BYD plans to build 3,000 ‘flash-charging’ stations in Europe

The facilities will support BYD’s latest flash-charging technology, which can reportedly recharge a car’s battery in just 10 minutes.

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Xpeng, armed with road-tested tech, ready to take on Tesla overseas

The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe.

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Brian Gu Hongdi, vice-chairman and president at Xpeng, says the Guangzhou-based company is well placed to take on Tesla in overseas markets, particularly Europe. Photo: Xpeng
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