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January Sales Results Out: XPENG Posts a 268% Year-on-Year Increase
During the Chinese New Year holiday, several Chinese carmakers have released their January sales reports. Among them, BYD sold a total of 300,538 new vehicles, including 296,446 passenger cars, a year-on-year increase of 47.5%. To date, BYD's cumulative sales of new energy vehicles have exceeded 10.9 million units. Chery Group sold a total of 224,323 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 10.3%, with the group's new energy vehicle sales reaching 56,901 units, a year-on-year increase of 172.1%. XPENG delivered 30,350 new vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 268%. Xiaomi's SU7 deliveries once again exceeded 20,000 units. HIMA delivered a total of 34,987 new vehicles, including 12,500 units of the AITO M9 series, 8,443 units of the AITO New M7 series; 11,400 units of the Luxeed R7 series; and 643 units of the Stelato S9. Li Auto delivered 29,927 vehicles. NIO delivered 13,900 new vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 37.9%, with the NIO brand delivering 7,951 new vehicles and the ONVO brand delivering 5,912 new vehicles. Leapmotor delivered 25,170 units, a year-on-year increase of 105%.
XPENG Officially Enters the Irish and Finnish Markets
XPENG recently held launch events in both Dublin and Helsinki, with the ultra-smart luxury electric SUV XPENG G9 making its debut in Finland, and the ultra-smart coupe SUV XPENG G6, another model under its brand, unveiled simultaneously in Finland and Ireland. It is understood that since its first appearance in Norway in 2021, XPENG has now entered more than ten European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Iceland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
The 100,000th Geely Galaxy E5 Officially Rolls Off the Production Line on the First Day of the Chinese New Year
On January 29th, Geely Galaxy New Energy announced that the 100,000th Geely Galaxy E5 has rolled off the production line. The Geely Galaxy E5 is available in five models, with highlights including Geely's new generation of three-electric technology, short-blade batteries claiming extremely high safety, as well as the Flyme Auto smart cockpit and Flyme Sound borderless audio experience.
CATL's Pan Jian: Chinese Electric Vehicles Evolving into All-In-One Vehicles
On February 1st, Pan Jian, Co-Chairman of CATL, stated at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that China's electric vehicle industry is transitioning from "EV (Electric Vehicle)" to "EIV (Intelligent Electric Vehicle)," with the "I" in "EIV" standing for Intelligent. In recent years, with the rapid growth of China's electric vehicle market, domestic automakers are accelerating the launch of more advanced in-vehicle systems and software to maintain market competitiveness.
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2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Launches with Strong Power and Smart Systems
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China Auto Daily丨BAIC Group to Begin B30 SUV Assembly in South Africa Early 2026
BAIC starts B30 SUV assembly in South Africa; SAIC debuts IM LS9 flagship SUV; GWM launches ORA 5 EV pre-sales; global EV sales grow 23% in October 2026.
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China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
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cls · 2025-11-10
China Auto Daily丨Dongfeng Reports 180,000 Overseas Sales, 58% NEVs in Europe
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