Huawei Qiankun

Dongfeng-Huawei Yijing X9: Can Its RMB 10 Billion R&D, Thousands-Person Co-creation Model Be Replicated?

Dongfeng Motor and Huawei Qiankun jointly created the Yijing brand; its first model, the Yijing X9, will go on sale in September 2026 with a presale price range of 299,800 to 379,800 yuan, and received 21,235 orders within 24 hours of presale. The two parties began cooperation in 2023 and upgraded to phase 2.0 in 2025, with over 10 billion yuan in cumulative planned R&D funding and a joint team of thousands. The new car is positioned as a flagship SUV, equipped with six major intelligent solutions including Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and HarmonyOS cockpit, adopts a range-extended powertrain, and has a CLTC comprehensive range of 1,570 km.

2387 days ago

Li Auto i9, Arcfox T7 and Fang Cheng Bao S launch same week as charging and smart driving take focus

On September 16, 2026, the Li i9, Arcfox Alpha T7, and Fang Cheng Bao Formula S were launched in the same week, with starting prices of RMB 369,800, RMB 132,800, and RMB 189,900, respectively, covering a large flagship battery-electric SUV, a mid-size family SUV, and a mid-to-large battery-electric sedan. The three cars respectively use space, chassis, and hardware, the downward extension of Huawei's intelligent driving, and a 900 km range plus 5-minute flash charging as selling points, reflecting competition among Chinese new energy vehicle makers in energy replenishment, intelligent driving, and by-wire chassis, and providing a product foundation for overseas expansion.

4219 days ago

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.

21511 days ago

Li Auto i9 Lands September 16; Avatr 9-Series Flagship SUV Debuts

In September 2026, Chinese brands concentrated their launches on high-end large six-seat SUVs. The Li i9 was launched on September 16, with a length of 5,225 mm and a wheelbase of 3,168 mm; its dual-motor four-wheel-drive system has a combined output of 400 kW. It initially uses CATL's 5C ternary lithium battery and later switches to a self-developed battery. The Avatr 9 series, jointly designed with Huawei Qiankun, is scheduled to go on sale before the end of the year and will compete in the same segment as the AITO M9, Li L9, and others. Li Auto delivered 37,679 vehicles in August, up 32.07% year on year; Avatr sold 35,250 vehicles in the first seven months. Chinese brands are forming scaled supply in the high-end large SUV market.

50111 days ago

Arcfox Alpha T7 Launches, Galaxy Cruiser 700 Opens Pre-Sales

From September 15 to 16, Geely Galaxy's hardcore off-road SUV Zhanjian 700 opened presales, while BAIC Arcfox's mid-to-large SUV Alpha T7 was officially launched. The Alpha T7 is priced from 137,800 to 174,800 yuan after subsidies, with over 30,000 orders in the first 72 hours of presales, a maximum pure electric range of 715 km, and a combined extended-range range of 1,315 km. The Zhanjian 700 uses a tri-motor four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid system, with a combined output of 830 kW and a pure electric range of 165 to 185 km. The two vehicles show that Chinese brands are increasing their bets on the mid-to-large SUV and hardcore off-road markets with 800V platforms, lidar, and electrified off-road features. Overseas sales arrangements have not yet been disclosed.

25812 days ago

A New Player Joins the Large Luxury SUV Segment: Avatr T09 Dimensions, Smart Driving Hardware, and Chassis Configuration Explained

On September 8, Avatr released official images of its 9 Series. A Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing shows the flagship SUV is named Avatr T09 and is planned for launch within the year. The new vehicle measures 5285/2025/1810 mm (L/W/H), has a 3150 mm wheelbase, and a 6-seat layout. It is equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5, the all-new Taihang Intelligent Control, and the Huawei Qiankun XMC digital chassis, along with a new-generation four-lidar hardware setup. It supports rear-wheel steering and crab walk mode, with a minimum turning radius at the 4-meter level. This article reviews its product parameters, configuration implications, and competitive environment.

16216 days ago

AVATR 9 Series Flagship SUV to Launch in Q4

On September 8, AVATR Technology officially revealed the exterior images of its 9 Series flagship SUV. Co-designed with Huawei Qiankun, it is a large three-row six-seat intelligent electric SUV scheduled for market launch in Q4 2026.

43217 days ago

Yijing X9 Pre-Sale Starts at 299,800 Yuan with Full Huawei Qiankun Stack

On August 18, Yijing — the new energy brand co-created by Dongfeng and Huawei Qiankun — officially announced pre-sale pricing for its first model, the Yijing X9. The large 6-seat SUV starts at 299,800 yuan, with standard Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and HarmonySpace 6 cockpit across all trims.

48439 days ago

Leapmotor A05 Launches/Xpeng G9L Pre-orders/NEV Penetration Breaks 65%: August 12 Automotive News Roundup

August 12 Automotive News: Leapmotor A05 officially launches from 63,900 RMB, Xpeng G9L pre-orders from 259,800 RMB, 2027 Seal 06 from 99,900 RMB; July NEV retail penetration rate breaks 65% for the first time, ICE vehicles plunge 44%, passenger vehicle exports 918,000 units up 87.8%; mandatory autonomous driving standard GB 44721 released, MIIT cracks down on rushed vehicles; Samsung SDI acquires 49.99% stake in GM battery JV; CATL steps back, Li Auto cuts deeper into battery cell definition, w

38845 days ago