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Intelligent Electric Vehicle Forum 2026 Scheduled in Beijing
The High-Level Forum on Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development 2026 will take place in Beijing on April 11–12, spotlighting four strategic themes aligned with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Organized by China EV100, it will convene cross-sector leaders to advance NEV innovation, intelligence, and global expansion.
NVIDIA Partners with BYD to Advance L4 Autonomous Driving
At GTC 2026, NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration with BYD to deploy Level 4 autonomous driving systems using the DRIVE Hyperion platform, accelerating the global rollout of robotaxis and smart EVs.
Zeekr 8X Surpasses 10,000 Pre-Orders Within 38 Minutes of Launch
The Zeekr 8X electric SUV has exceeded 10,000 pre-orders within just 38 minutes of its debut. The top-tier Yao Ying Edition, featuring a triple-motor 1,030 kW powertrain, accounts for over 25% of reservations.
Momenta R7 World Model Makes Global Debut on SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA9X
Momenta’s R7 reinforcement learning world model debuts globally on the SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA9X, marking a leap from L2 to L4 autonomy with enhanced safety, generalization, and real-world deployment of 'physical AI.' The system underpins Momenta’s vision for a 10x annual improvement in intelligent driving—dubbed the 'Moore’s Law of Intelligent Driving'—and already commands over 60% market share in urban NOA.
Qijing GT7 Debuts with Three Huawei Qiankun Technologies
The Qijing GT7, co-developed by Huawei and GAC Group, makes its debut as the first vehicle to feature three next-gen Huawei Qiankun technologies: XiaoYi AI Agent, XMC Digital Chassis, and a jointly developed 800V+6C Kirin battery with CATL.
Zeekr 8X Starts Pre-sales from RMB 376,800, Targeting the Heartland of BBA
The Zeekr 8X has opened pre-orders starting at RMB 376,800, entering the premium performance SUV segment dominated by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. With a tri-motor variant hitting 0–100 km/h in 2.96 seconds, a 1,416 km total range, and advanced 900V architecture, it aims to redefine expectations in the high-end EV market.
Stellar Way EX7 Blind Pre-Orders Launched
The Stellar Way EX7, Chery New Energy's flagship luxury SUV, has opened for blind pre-orders. Featuring a spacious five-seat layout, minimalist Chinese-inspired design, and cutting-edge EV tech, it marks the brand’s push into the premium segment under its 'Luxury for All' strategy.
BYD Secures 100,000 Overseas Orders in Latin America
BYD has secured 100,000 vehicle export orders—50,000 each from Argentina and Mexico—through its new Brazil manufacturing plant. The company is investing BRL 5.5 billion in the facility and plans to achieve 50% local parts sourcing by end-2026, alongside a new R&D center focused on tropical-climate EVs.
Leapmotor Achieves Full-Year Profitability for the First Time in 2025
Leapmotor reported a net profit of RMB 540 million in 2025, becoming the second new EV maker after Li Auto to reach annual profitability. The company doubled both revenue and vehicle deliveries year-over-year, supported by a diversified product portfolio and improved gross margins.
Leapmotor Achieves Annual Profitability for the First Time
Leapmotor recorded a net profit of RMB 540 million in 2025, becoming the second profitable new-energy vehicle startup. With revenue up 101.3% and deliveries exceeding 596,000 units, the company credits economies of scale, a record 14.5% gross margin, and strategic R&D investment for its turnaround.
China EV100 Releases 2026 Research Agenda Aligned with '15th Five-Year Plan'
China EV100 has launched its 2026 research agenda centered on the '15th Five-Year Plan,' outlining five key pillars across the EV value chain—from core components to intelligent mobility—and inviting global stakeholders to contribute insights for policy and industry advancement.
Only 6 All-Electric Models Exceeded 10,000 Units in February Sales
China's all-electric vehicle market saw a sharp downturn in February, with just six models surpassing 10,000 units in sales. Total NEV sales fell 32% year-over-year despite aggressive price reductions, signaling weak consumer demand and mounting industry pressure.