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CATL Cells Power Three New Models Across EREV, PHEV and BEV

In early September, battery supply information was disclosed successively for the Arcfox Alpha T7, Geely Galaxy Zhanjian 700, and the BMW Neue Klasse iX3 long-wheelbase version. All three models use battery cells from CATL and cover range-extended, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric powertrains, with pre-sale prices after subsidies ranging from 137,800 yuan to 339,900 yuan. Among them, the BMW iX3 long-wheelbase version uses LFP battery cells from CATL's Yibin plant. Based on this, the article analyzes CATL's multi-powertrain supply, the entry of local battery cells into joint-venture supply chains, and the linkage between battery costs and pricing.

16322 hours ago

MG 07 Hits 42,000 Locked Orders in 20 Days, Long-Range Version Takes 45%

SAIC MG announced that the MG 07 has accumulated more than 42,000 locked orders within 20 days of launch, with versions offering over 800 km of CLTC range accounting for more than 45% of early orders. The car is priced from 108,900 to 159,900 yuan. Based on the Nebula platform, it offers plug-in hybrid and pure electric dual powertrains. The plug-in hybrid has a pure electric range of 245 km, while the pure electric version offers up to 845 km and supports 800V and 5C charging. The LiDAR version starts at 115,900 yuan after subsidies. The 650 km and plug-in hybrid versions have been delivered, and the 845 km version is scheduled for delivery in October. The pace of production ramp-up will determine the conversion of these orders.

3055 days ago

China's NEV Passenger Vehicle Exports Hit 518,000 Units in August, Up 154.7% YoY

China's passenger vehicle exports reached 888,000 units in August, with NEV exports hitting 518,000 units, surging 154.7% year-on-year and accounting for 58.4% of total passenger vehicle exports. Pure electric models dominated NEV exports at 63.4%.

3266 days ago

Global NEV Penetration Hits 24.1% in 2026, Norway Leads at 81%

Cui Dongshu released global NEV data for Jan-Jul 2026: 56.11 million total vehicle sales, 13.52 million NEVs, 24.1% penetration. Development is highly uneven—Norway at 81%, Japan at just 4%.

2527 days ago

Global NEV Share Reaches 24.1% in 2026, Norway Leads at 81% Penetration

From January to July 2026, global vehicle sales reached 56.11 million units, with NEV sales at 13.52 million units, accounting for 24.1% market share. Pure electric vehicles comprised 16.8%, PHEVs 7.3%. Norway leads globally with 81% penetration.

1598 days ago

Geely Galaxy A7 Hits 100,000 Sales in First Year, EM Variant Starts Under $14,000

Geely Galaxy A7 cumulative sales surpassed 100,000 units on its first anniversary. The 2026 lineup offers EM PHEV and EV dual variants starting at 97,800 yuan, redefining mid-size family sedan value with 2,150km combined range and 2L-class fuel consumption.

54426 days ago

China PV Retail Hits 628K in First Half of August, NEV Penetration at 63.6%

From August 1-16, 2026, China's passenger vehicle retail reached 628K units, down 22% YoY. NEV retail hit 400K units with penetration reaching a record 63.6%.

24228 days ago

China's NEV Sales Hit 1.56 Million in July as Exports Double YoY

China's NEV sales reached 1.561 million units in July 2026, up 23.7% YoY, with penetration exceeding 60% for the first time. NEV exports surged 145.5% to 553,000 units, pushing total vehicle exports above 1 million for a second consecutive month.

59630 days ago

NEV Penetration First Breaks 60%: 6 Out of 10 New Cars Are Now NEV

China's NEV penetration reached 56.9% in H1 2026, with monthly rates hitting 60.0%, 60.2%, and 60.5% in April-June respectively — the first time surpassing 60%. BEV share overtook PHEV, and A0 BEV contributed 35% of incremental sales.

29131 days ago

Li Auto 2026 Strategy: #1 Chinese Brand Above 200K Yuan, Self-Developed MAHE M100 Chip

Li Auto's Q1 2026 report shows it returned to #1 Chinese brand in the 200K+ yuan segment from January-April. The pure-electric i6 maintains 20K monthly sales, while the new L9 garnered over 10,000 orders in two weeks. Cumulative L6 deliveries exceeded 400,000 units. Self-developed MAHE M100 chip and MindVLA technology achieved breakthroughs.

51832 days ago

H1 2026 NEV Sales Landscape: BYD Leads with 377K Units, Geely StarWish Tops Model Chart

H1 2026 NEV passenger vehicle terminal sales reached 2.166 million units, up 32% YoY. BYD led with 377K units. A0 BEV contributed 35% of incremental sales. BEV share surpassed PHEV, becoming the mainstream. Geely StarWish sold 97K units in H1, overtaking Qin PLUS for the model crown.

50732 days ago

BYD Qin MAX Launches from 99,900 Yuan, Flash Charging and Smart Driving Enter 100K Segment

On August 13, BYD's Qin MAX officially launched with 9 variants across EV and DM-i powertrains, with the DM-i starting at 99,900 yuan, featuring flash charging and Tianyan ADAS, bringing B-class flash-charging sedans below 100K yuan for the first time.

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