plug-in hybrid

Chinese Brands Hold 20% of UK Car Market; Nissan Executive Says UK May Need Tariffs on Chinese Cars

According to Bloomberg, Nissan executive Massimiliano Messina said that if the UK wants equal treatment under EU rules of origin, it may need to impose trade tariffs on Chinese cars. Chinese brands currently account for 20% of UK market sales, and the UK has not yet followed the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, while the EU's "made in the EU" rules could exclude UK production from subsidies. Nissan previously announced a £170 million investment to produce a hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant. This policy gap and concerns about circumvention will affect Chinese automakers' access to the European market and their localization plans.

33342 days ago

Thailand Plans About 30% Excise Tax on Imported EVs, Sets Three-Tier Rates

Thailand's finance minister said Thailand is finalizing an excise tax of about 30% on fully imported electric vehicles, compared with the current rate of about 10%. The new plan sets three excise tax tiers: fully imported vehicles at the highest rate, locally produced vehicles at the lowest, and locally assembled vehicles in the middle. Constrained by free trade agreements, Thailand cannot directly raise tariffs, so it is turning to excise taxes to encourage local investment and supply chain localization. Currently, nine electric vehicle manufacturers produce in Thailand, and some Chinese and European automakers plan to invest in Thailand to enjoy lower tax rates. The final rates are expected to be decided this month.

52143 days ago

10% vs 45% Tariff Gap: Why Hybrid Vehicles Are the EU’s New China Trade Focus

The EU plans to extend trade restrictions from pure electric vehicles to hybrid vehicles. The Financial Times reports that the EU is seeking to negotiate a voluntary limit by China on hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, and may impose additional tariffs if no agreement can be reached. Currently, Chinese-made hybrids are subject to a 10% tariff on exports to Europe, while pure electric vehicles face up to about 45%. EU imports of hybrids from China rose from 3,800 units in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026, with average prices falling over the same period. The EU's trade deficit with China is about 1 billion euros a day on average, and Trade Commissioner Sefcovic is expected to visit China in October for consultations; the outcome of the negotiations will affect the cost structure of Chinese automakers in Europe.

60343 days ago

August LFP Share Tops 82%; Energy Storage Exports Jump 134% YoY

China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance released data for August 2026: combined output of power and energy storage batteries was 237.0GWh, up 69.8% year on year; sales were 223.1GWh, up 65.9% year on year. Energy storage battery sales were 76.3GWh, up 114.3% year on year, and exports were 17.7GWh, up 134.2% year on year. LFP accounted for 82.4% of production and 85.6% of installations, continuing to dominate. CATL and BYD led the installation landscape, while the LFP route continued to benefit from dual growth in energy storage and exports.

72744 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.

30444 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.

30345 days 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.

21752 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.

67968 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.

46969 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.

60570 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.

48277 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.

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