Revealed: The Top 5 Chinese EV Startups of 2025 - A Fierce Battle for Dominance
The top five Chinese EV startups of 2025, led by Leapmotor and Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, showcased exceptional delivery growth and strategic global expansions, setting the stage for fierce 2026 competition.
Leapmptor · 2026-01-04
China Auto Daily丨XPENG Targets L4 Autonomous Driving Leap in 2026
XPeng targets L4 autonomous driving leap in 2026, China ranks among top global manufacturers with NEV dominance, Sigmastar to mass produce L3+ LiDAR chips.
China Automotive News · 2026-01-04
China Auto Daily丨Chery Plans $800M ASEAN Plant in Vietnam Launching Mid-2026
Chery invests $800M for Vietnam plant with 200,000 annual output by 2030. China's NEV exports soar 62% YTD. Hunan EV exports surpass RMB 10B. Waymo boosts self-driving tech.
cls · 2025-12-25
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.
cls · 2025-11-13
First Time: China’s Monthly NEV Sales Exceed 50% of Total Vehicle Sales in October
China’s October auto sales hit 3.32 million units, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 51.6% market share, reflecting strong growth amid 32.7% year-on-year sales rise for NEVs in January–October.
CAAM · 2025-11-12
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SAIC Motor Q3 Net Profit Surges 646%, Revenue Up 16%
SAIC’s profit jumps 646% in Q3; BYD’s profits dip slightly; Seres grows 32%; FAW-Volkswagen targets Level 3 autonomy by 2030; Chery unveils premium SUV.
cls · 2025-10-31
China Auto Daily丨XPeng Enters Four New Markets to Expand Global Reach
XPeng expands to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Cambodia; Fang Cheng Bao hits 200,000 sales milestone; Shanghai Haitong boosts vehicle exports by 14.2%.
cls · 2025-10-27
What’s the Key Initiatives in China’s "Technology Roadmap for Energy-Saving and New Energy Vehicles 3.0"
China’s “Technology Roadmap 3.0” outlines ambitious goals for automotive development, aiming for full hybridization by 2035, over 85% new energy vehicle sales by 2040, and the popularization of L4 and L5 intelligent vehicles.
jjckb · 2025-10-23
ONVO Hits 100,000 Car Deliveries, Brand Sees Rapid Growth in Deliveries
ONVO reached 100,000 car deliveries by October 2025, doubling monthly sales in four months. The L90 model shines with 21,626 units sold, supported by a robust user ecosystem from the 100,000 Users Mobility Report.
ONVO · 2025-10-21