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Xpeng and Volkswagen China Collaborate on Ultra-Fast Charging Network
On January 6th, Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen Group China announced a strategic partnership in building the ultra-fastcharging network in China, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both companies will open their proprietary ultra-fast charging networks to each other, allowing customers of Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen Group China to access a network with over 20,000 charging terminals, covering 420 cities across China. They will also explore building co-branded ultra-fast charging stations to accelerate the development of the charging network.
Gotion High-Tech: Successful Development of Vehicle-Grade Sulfide Solid-State Battery "Jinshi Battery"
On January 6th, Gotion High-Tech stated on an interactive platform that the company has been fully committed to developing sulfide solid-state batteries and is also laying out the development of halide solid-state batteries. It has successfully developed a vehicle-grade sulfide solid-state battery, the "Jinshi Battery," which has passed the stringent 200°C thermal box test, providing a new path for high-energy-density and high-safety battery systems.
Aion UT Pre-Sales Launch with a Starting Price of 89,800 Yuan
On January 6th, Aion AION UT officially launched pre-sales. The new car is positioned as a small pure electric hatchback sedan, with three pre-sale models available, covering a pre-saleprice range of 89,800 to 109,800 yuan. In terms of power, the AION UT is equipped with a single motor drive, with a maximum power of 100kW, a top speed of 150km/h, and a 44kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with a reported range of 420km by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
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2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Launches with Strong Power and Smart Systems
The fifth-generation Chery Tiggo 8 launched on November 10, priced from RMB 99,900 to RMB 122,900, boasting upgraded intelligent features, advanced safety measures, and a turbocharged engine for the family SUV segment.
gasgoo · 2025-11-13
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
Leapmotor starts Lafa5 pre-sales; Changan cuts A06 EV prices; China's used car market grows to RMB 946.2 billion in Q1-Q3 2025.
cls · 2025-11-10
China Auto Daily丨Great Wall Motor Uzbekistan Plant Hits 10,000 Vehicle Production Milestone
Great Wall Motor hits 10,000 vehicles in Uzbekistan; SAIC-GM-Wuling Bingo tops 600,000 sales; Li Auto EREV family passes 1.4 million; China vehicle sales up 7.9%.
cls · 2025-11-12
Four Must-See Hot Models Launch with Advanced Features This Week in China
Four Chinese automakers — Denza, ZEEKR, Avatr, and Arcfox — launched new electric and hybrid models boasting cutting-edge tech, long ranges, and fast acceleration, intensifying competition in China’s EV market.
yiche · 2025-10-30