Inside China Auto

January's MIIT filings are in they reveal some surprising new models headed our way in the coming months, chief among them a pair of BYD EVs packing over 1,000hp each, and one packing a drone on top. Other notable approvals include the long-awaited but rarely discussed Yichi 01 two-seater sports car, the latest large SUV from AITO, and Nissan's first local attempt at fighting back against the Chinese competition. Everything we know so far on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewHHFexm

Is battery swapping about to have its breakout moment in 2025? The signs all point to yes. Following the announcement of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited's Choco-SEB batteries in late December, we now have images suggesting CHERY Exeed models will be among the first to be compatible with NIO battery swap stations, and an agreement between SAIC Motor and CATL for battery swap-capable cars. These revelations suggest both Nio and CATL will be twin pillars driving battery-swapping in the EV industry in the years ahead, with CATL benefitting most as the providers of the batteries. Will other battery makers step up? Full story on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF-eMt4a #batteryswapping

Official image of XPENG's ninth model, the G7 SUV, have surfaced online ahead of an expected MIIT filings reveal later this week. The new model is expected to sit above the G6, use the same 800-volt platform as the P7+, and target the Zeekr 7X and soon-to-arrive Tesla Model Y refresh with a likely starting price under RMB 200,000. It'll also use the vision-based Hawkeye ADAS system that debuted on the P7+ last year. What we know and can assume so far on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNifTnvU

ZEEKR极氪 has teased the upcoming 7GT, an estate version of the 007 saloon. We've played around with the colours to reveal the car in all its glory and revealed a stunning sportswagon-style body What we know so far on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXbG4rg2

XPENG and Volkswagen Group China have announced plans to open up their respective super-fast charging networks to each other's customers in China. The move will create a network of more than 20,000 charging piles across 420 cities nationwide, with the possibility of co-branded charging piles in future. Full story on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eY9jDsXP

Lynk & Co has pulled the covers off its new flagship hybrid SUV, the 900. A full 20cm longer than the brand's previous flagship, the 09, the 900 is a bit of a behemoth boasting as many as three motors, 630kW of combined power, 10-degree rear-wheel steering, dual-chamber air suspension, twin 30-inch 6k screens, 31-speakers, and second-row seats that can spin to face the third row. It's due in March, and we've got all the confirmed and uncovered information on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyKB3PKg

Host Mark Rainford 芮铭 joined the BBC's World Business Report to discuss BYD's massive growth in 2024 and what a Trump presidency might do to slow down any ambitions to enter the world's second largest car market. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7CZVKHt

An epic month to end the year in China's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market, with most brands claiming record months, and standout performances from iCar, ONVO, Li Auto, XPENG, and Luxeed. Not a great month for Lynk & Co or much from SAIC, with IM and VW's ID series both losing ground and unable to crack the magic 10,000 units per month mark. Full story and breakdown on our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeweyD55

After another record breaking year for the Chinese automotive industry, we decided to put together a quick end of year awards ceremony, looking back on the best and brightest of the industry in 2024, and looking ahead to what's heading our way in 2025. So join us on a walk down memory lane to see who we thought was the best of the best in 2024, and let us know if you agree. 👇 https://lnkd.in/enxnMEx5

Our final review of the year turned out to be the final ever review of the fledgling Jiyue brand, with the company closing its doors just days after we recorded this piece. But rather than becoming irrelevant, this review serves as a poignant reminder that of all the Chinese EV brands that could have died, Jiyue didn't deserve to be one of them, with the Frank Wu-penned 07 proving a genuine competitor to the Xiaomi SU7 in almost every department. Stunning to behold, and premium, practical, and high-tech to boot, the 07's many talents really warranted a longer lifespan than this. This was its last dance. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKVWArHn