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Changan Qiyuan Q07 Laser Edition Price Increased by RMB 3,000 Amid Chip Cost Surge
Changan has raised the price of its Qiyuan Q07 Tianshu Intelligent Laser Edition by RMB 3,000 for vehicles produced after May 7, 2026, citing increased costs of automotive-grade DDR5 and Journey 6M chips. The move affects three high-end trims and signals potential broader pricing impacts across intelligent EVs.
UCAR Rents Adds 10,000 More Tank 300s to Its Fleet
UCAR Rents has ordered an additional 10,000 Tank 300 rugged SUVs from Great Wall Motor, bringing its total fleet to over 24,000 units. The move underscores the vehicle’s popularity in China’s booming self-drive tourism market and is expected to generate RMB 2 billion in revenue.
China-Made Teslas Priced Lower in Canada Than in China
Tesla has reduced the starting price of its China-made Model 3 in Canada to CAD 39,490—lower than its price in China—leveraging upcoming tariff reductions and a strategic shift to Shanghai Gigafactory supply.
Fangchengbao Bao 7 EV Flash Charge Edition Launched
Fangchengbao has launched the all-electric Bao 7 Flash Charge Edition, starting at RMB 199,800. Featuring up to 755 km CLTC range and 10–70% charge in just 5 minutes, it completes the Bao 7 family alongside its best-selling hybrid variants.
BYD April Sales Reach 321,100 Units as Overseas Deliveries Surge 70.9% Year-on-Year
BYD delivered 321,123 new energy vehicles in April 2026, including a record 134,542 units exported internationally—a 70.9% year-on-year increase. Strong performances across its Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, Fangchengbao, and Yangwang brands drove cumulative YTD sales past one million units.
Dreame CEO Mandates All Employees to Create Short Video Marketing Content
Dreame Technology CEO Yu Hao has mandated all employees to post three daily short videos promoting company products and technologies, drawing comparisons to LeEco amid its aggressive expansion into EVs, aerospace, and robotics.
ZhiJia New Journey Rebrands and Sets Sail with Global EV Ambitions
Formerly ZhiJia Continental, ZhiJia New Journey rebrands at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show with a mission to democratize intelligent driving. Backed by Horizon Robotics and OmniVista Group, the company plans to launch over 30 EV models—including passenger cars, two-wheelers, and autonomous logistics vehicles—within 24 months, offering urban NOA in vehicles as low as RMB 100,000.
Multiple New EV Brands Surpass 30,000 Deliveries in April
In April 2026, several new energy vehicle (NEV) brands—including Xiaomi, XPeng, and Li Auto—each surpassed 30,000 deliveries, while BYD continued its dominance with over 314,000 units sold. Mid-tier brands like IM Motors and Voyah also broke the 10,000-unit mark, signaling robust growth across China’s EV market.
BYD Raises Optional Pricing for God's Eye B LiDAR System Amid Chip Cost Surge
BYD has raised the optional price of its God's Eye B LiDAR advanced driver assistance system from RMB 9,900 to RMB 12,000 effective May 1, 2026, citing rising memory chip costs. The system, now deployed across Dynasty, Ocean, and Fangchengbao models, adds urban navigation pilot capabilities and contributes to BYD’s fleet generating 180 million km of daily real-world driving data.
The Extended-Range EV Segment Enters Fierce Red Ocean Competition
Once dominated by Chinese brands like Li Auto and Aito, the extended-range EV market is now a fiercely contested red ocean as joint ventures such as Volkswagen enter with aggressive model launches. With sales projected to reach 1.23 million units in 2025, automakers must leverage technology, cost efficiency, and user ecosystems to survive.
Xiaomi Launches New Sub-brand 'SKYNOMAD' to Enter Range-Extended SUV Market
Xiaomi Auto unveils 'SKYNOMAD' (Xun Tian), a new sub-brand focused on affordable range-extended family SUVs priced from under RMB 200,000. The debut YU9 model features a pop-up roof for enhanced utility and competes directly with Li Auto’s L-series.
Dongfeng Fengxing V6 Launches Affordable Six-Seater Smart EV
The Dongfeng Fengxing V6 debuts at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show as an affordable family EV priced from RMB 100,000–200,000, featuring Huawei’s Qiankun Smart Driving system and a versatile 2+2+2 seating layout with a flush-folding third row. As Dongfeng becomes the first central SOE to fully integrate Huawei’s ecosystem across its brands, the V6 offers a no-compromise solution for space, intelligence, and style.