plug-in hybrid

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.

1936 hours ago

WEY Gaoshan PHEV Launching in September, HEV to Follow in Q4

GWM's WEY brand expands the Gaoshan family with a new PHEV variant launching in September and an HEV version planned for Q4, creating a dual-positioning product matrix.

1427 days ago

New Tank 300 Debuts at Chengdu Auto Show, 600,000-Unit Delivery Milestone Approaching

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, Tank brand presented the new Tank 300 family alongside the Tank 700 Hi4-Z. The Tank 300 is approaching its 600,000-unit delivery milestone. The new model launched in July 2026, priced at 199,800-259,800 yuan, adds the Tank 300L long-wheelbase version and Hi4-Z hybrid system, with 553 overall upgrades and wheelbase extended by 260mm to 3010mm.

58122 days ago

Starting at 115,900 RMB, ID.ERA 5S Enters the 150K Plug-in Hybrid Sedan Market

On August 11, 2026, SAIC Volkswagen officially opened pre-orders for the ID.ERA 5S, the first sedan in the ID.ERA series. The car comes in four configurations with limited-time pricing from 115,900 to 145,900 RMB. As a German plug-in hybrid smart sedan, it features the Xingyun Smart Drive, Yunqi Smart Cockpit, Golden Hybrid, and Golden Standard technologies, bringing city NOA to the 150K joint-venture sedan segment for the first time.

40624 days ago

4827mm Length + 2800mm Wheelbase: Jetour Traveller 7 C-DM Official Images Revealed

Jetour Traveller 7 C-DM images released. Mid-size boxy SUV at 4,827mm length, 2,800mm wheelbase, 5/7-seat layouts, 1.5T PHEV with 1,300km+ range. Gasoline versions also planned.

50024 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.

43031 days ago

BYD 2027 Seal 06 Launches with Starting Price Under 100,000 Yuan

BYD's Ocean Series officially launched the 2027 Seal 06 on August 11, with official guide prices ranging from 99,900 to 155,900 yuan. The B-segment sedan offers both pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains across 12 variants, featuring a second-generation Blade Battery with up to 630km CLTC range and flash-charging technology that delivers 10%-70% in just 5 minutes.

59032 days ago

Range-Extender Growth Hits the Brakes, Ceiling Expected Between 2028-2029

Since 2026, China's NEV market has seen the three major technical routes diverge sharply. After nearly doubling in 2024, the range-extender market decelerated in 2025 and stalled significantly in the first half of 2026. Industry forecasts suggest its growth ceiling will arrive between 2028 and 2029, while the pure electric route is widely regarded as the long-term mainstream direction.

18032 days ago

BYD Crosses 100,000 Deliveries in UK, Flash Charging Network to Hit 300 Stations by Year-End

BYD delivered its 100,000th NEV in the UK, becoming the fastest brand in British automotive history to reach 5% market share. In the first four months of 2026, BYD sold 26,396 NEVs in the UK, up 124% YoY, with market share exceeding 7% — overtaking BMW, Tesla, and Volkswagen to become the UK's largest EV brand. BYD plans to deploy 300 flash charging stations by year-end, with its megawatt-level flash charging capable of 10%-97% in just 9 minutes.

55744 days ago

MG 07 Pre-Sales Open July 29: First MG Coupe with LiDAR Targets Young EV Buyers

The MG 07, MG's first pure-electric coupe, will open for pre-sales on July 29, positioned in the 150,000-200,000 yuan segment. It is the first MG model equipped with LiDAR and the Momenta R7 world-model ADAS solution, offering both BEV and PHEV powertrain options.

40648 days ago

BYD Seal 05 DM-i Lands in Mexico with 1,680km Range Record

BYD officially launched the Seal 05 DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan in Mexico as the BYD KING, featuring fifth-generation DM technology with a 1,680km NEDC combined range — a new record for PHEVs in the Mexican market.

55554 days ago

Wuling Starlight L Enters the Arena: Filling the 100K-150K Yuan Vacuum in Large Six-Seat SUVs

Chinese family mobility needs are undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, with large six-seat SUVs moving from niche to mainstream. Yet the 100,000 to 150,000 yuan bracket—the most massive segment for family vehicles—has remained a void. The Wuling Starlight L enters as a large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, aiming to redefine the value proposition for family transportation.

31457 days ago