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Xiaomi Auto Delivers Over 30,000 Vehicles in May
Xiaomi Auto delivered more than 30,000 electric vehicles in May, bringing its year-to-date total to around 140,000 units—25% of its ambitious 550,000-unit annual target. The company has launched two new YU7 variants to accelerate sales growth starting in June, while grappling with profitability pressures despite sufficient production capacity.
Seres Launches New Youth-Oriented EV Brand 'Serdou' in Strategic Shift
Seres has launched 'Serdou,' a new electric vehicle brand targeting young consumers priced between RMB 100,000–200,000. Backed by ByteDance, CATL, and others with RMB 6.67 billion in funding, Serdou will debut in June 2026 with dual-powertrain models and Volcano Engine-powered smart features.
Multiple EV Startups Release May 2026 Sales Figures
Harmony Intelligent Mobility delivered 46,122 units in May 2026—a 40.8% month-over-month surge—while Xiaomi Auto maintained over 30,000 deliveries for the second straight month. Other players like JiShi Auto and IM Motors also posted strong year-over-year growth, highlighting intensifying leadership among China’s top EV startups.
RMB 200,000-Class BEV Sedans Trapped in a Duopoly
In China's RMB 200,000 electric sedan segment, only Tesla Model 3 and Xiaomi SU7 achieve strong sales, leaving competitors like BYD, XPeng, and Leapmotor behind. Despite over 10 new models launching through 2026, the segment remains polarized due to consumer preference for brand strength and smart features.
New Dongfeng M-Hero M817 Launches with Pre-Sales Open
The updated Dongfeng M-Hero M817 opens pre-sales at RMB 370,000–420,000, blending rugged off-road design with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5, HarmonyOS Cockpit 5, and an 800V platform for a next-gen intelligent off-roading experience.
AITO M9 Receives Over 20,000 Large-Scale Reservations Within 24 Hours of Launch
The AITO M9 luxury electric SUV shattered records with over 20,000 large-scale reservations in its first 24 hours, driven by strong demand for high-end trims priced up to RMB 800,000. The vehicle features Huawei ADS 5.0 intelligent driving and six LiDAR units across all variants.
FAW Yueyi 08 Launches Global Pre-sales
FAW Group’s new independent EV brand Yueyi has launched global pre-sales for its debut model, the Yueyi 08, priced from RMB 104,900. The smart family-oriented coupe offers up to 650 km of range, lifetime warranties, and premium features previously reserved for RMB 200,000-class vehicles.
Wuling Xingguang L Launches Pre-sales in Mid-to-Large Plug-in Hybrid SUV Segment
The Wuling Xingguang L has begun pre-sales starting at RMB 117,800, offering a 260 km CLTC all-electric range, six-seat configuration, and competitive pricing in the mid-to-large PHEV SUV market.
Seres Launches New Youth-Oriented EV Brand in Strategic Partnership with Volcano Engine
Seres is launching a new independent, youth-targeted EV brand under Saidou Tech, backed by a deep strategic integration with ByteDance’s Volcano Engine. The move supports Seres’ dual-track strategy alongside its Huawei-powered Aito line and aims to accelerate domestic and international expansion.
SAIC Audi E7X Launches, Starting at RMB 269,800
The SAIC Audi E7X, Audi's first all-electric SUV built on the Intelligent Digital Platform, launches with prices starting at RMB 269,800—RMB 20,000 below pre-sale estimates. Offering up to 3.9-second 0–100 km/h acceleration and premium features like digital matrix LED headlights, it targets mid-to-large EV buyers in direct competition with the Tesla Model Y and NIO ES6.
Celebrities Flock to Endorse EVs as Automakers Pivot from CEO-Led Marketing
Major EV brands including NIO, Xiaomi Auto, and Denza are shifting from founder-focused campaigns to high-profile celebrity endorsements featuring stars like Yao Ming, Jay Chou, and Shu Qi—signaling a strategic move to boost traffic and conversion amid saturated markets.
AITO M9 Receives Over 10,000 Reservations Within One Hour of Launch
The all-new AITO M9 garnered over 11,000 reservations within one hour of its debut, with Huawei’s Yu Chengdong touting it as the 'world's most powerful SUV.' Priced from RMB 479,800, the M9 features 140 new technologies and over 40 industry-first innovations, reinforcing its leadership in the premium EV market.