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Electric & new energy vehicles

Electric & new energy vehicles
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
An electric vehicle charging device on display at the EV & Charging Expo 2026 in Toronto, Canada, on April 8. Photo: Xinhua
China-Canada relations

Why Canadians dream of electric vehicle price cuts, thanks to China

Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EVs from the start of last month, but Chinese brands have yet to set up showrooms.

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Science

Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry

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China manufacturing

China focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat

China energy security

China’s energy mismatch

China’s renewables drive depends on connecting power-hungry provinces in the south and east with generating regions thousands of kilometres away in the north and west.

China’s energy mismatch
Energy

China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars

The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand.

Semiconductors

Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers

Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning.

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CATL

CATL market cap tops US$293 billion as shares surge on mining arm

A new investment unit to manage mining assets signals CATL’s deeper shift beyond EV batteries into energy storage.

CATL’s has gained on expectations the Fujian-based company would step up its expansion into energy storage. Photo: Reuters
China technology

China’s EV battery giant CATL to set up mining arm to secure supply chain

Global energy shock accelerates CATL’s upstream push as demand for EV batteries and storage systems surges.

SCMP Highlights

Brazil blacklists BYD, some foreign brands may exit China: 7 EV reads

From Telsa regaining world’s top spot to Chinese carmakers gaining rapid ground in Europe, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Tesla

Shanghai Gigafactory has potential to build humanoid robots: Tesla China head

Shanghai Gigafactory could be a ‘golden key’ to advancing Elon Musk’s hopes of commercialising the technology swiftly, Tesla China head says.

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A Tesla robot on display at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Tesla has said it is transforming itself into a physical AI firm. Photo: AFP
BYD

Video | Large fire breaks out at BYD parking garage in Shenzhen

BYD has since reported the fire is out and that there were no casualties.

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China-Latin America relations

BYD made Brazil’s slave labour list. The man behind the decision lost his job

Union said sacking is part of pattern of political meddling in slavery cases.

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Hong Kong stock market

Chinese EV stocks jump on surging exports, domestic demand hopes

Nio, BYD and Xpeng advance after data shows EV exports more than doubled to just under 1 million in the first quarter.

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Autonomous vehicles

EVs | Chinese carmakers gear up for L3 self-driving roll-out

Industry ramps up testing of vehicles with Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities as regulators publish draft safety standards set to take effect in July 2027.

Chinese carmakers gear up for L3 self-driving roll-out
Mainland China

Chinese cars squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million

Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump.

People view a BYD car during the Brussels Motor Show in Brussels, Belgium, on January 10, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Middle East

How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle

Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high.

Energy

China’s energy bosses push for tighter rules as overcapacity bites

Calls for tighter approvals highlight how excess capacity is undermining growth despite global demand tailwinds.

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Future of transport

Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand

South Korean carmaker bets on local partnerships and technology as global brands prepare fresh push into China’s fast-moving EV market.

The new cars will be “shaped specifically for the Chinese market, integrating local technologies and partnerships”, according to Hyundai. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run

A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.

Renewable energy

China amps up battery buildout to ‘10 times US 2025 capacity’

China’s battery expansion plans highlight a widening gap with the US, as renewable energy demand fuels rapid growth in storage systems.

CATL

CATL expands green energy footprint with 45% stake in Hangzhou Zhonhen Electric

As part of the deal, CATL will be entitled to appoint one board director and one general manager of the listed company.

A CATL display is seen at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 30, 2024. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Mainland China

Volkswagen tests China’s appetite for locally developed EVs

The three models, which will be launched over the next two weeks, use technology developed by Volkswagen’s Chinese partners.

Volkswagen unveiled the ID. ERA 9X, ID. AURA T6 and ID. UNYX 08 electric vehicles in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Automotive industry

Chinese carmakers bet on solid-state batteries to drive next EV phase

Carmakers push next-generation battery tech as they chase longer range and improved safety, despite high costs.

China-Latin America relations

Brazil blacklists China EV giant BYD for its slave labour conditions

Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation.

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Energy

New Energy | Green hydrogen drive may help China reach carbon-neutral goal

Renewable power and government support may slash the costs of green hydrogen production and convince potential users to adopt the fuel.

Green hydrogen drive may help China reach carbon-neutral goal
The Philippines

Why high fuel costs could accelerate the Philippines’ EV boom

Vietnam’s VinFast is seizing the moment by offering incentives for drivers to make the switch from petrol-powered vehicles to electric.

A person on an electric scooter passes a jeepney at a transport terminal in Quezon City on March 19. The Philippines is grappling with a national energy emergency triggered by the war in Iran. Photo: EPA
Automotive industry

More foreign marques face a do-or-die moment as Chinese buyers shun petrol cars

Following Skoda’s exit from China, other carmakers with falling sales are also likely to close shop this year, analysts say.

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Robotics

Meter running: CaoCao backs heavy-asset play to scale robotaxis

Geely-backed firm targets 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030, banking on tighter control of cars, tech and operations to drive efficiency.

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