Policy, OEMs & China auto export
Freelander sets a mid-term sales goal of 300,000 vehicles per year, split evenly between China and overseas markets, just ahead of the August 10 pre-sale launch for its first model, the Freelander 8 EREV. The SUV features a CATL battery with a 221 km CLTC range and advanced tech from Qualcomm and Huawei.
China has published implementation details for the recommended national standard GB/T 46991.1-2025, which sets new accuracy requirements for EV battery health displays, including a 5% error limit, and establishes durability benchmarks based on vehicle age and mileage.
BYD's Fang Cheng Bao brand has teased the Ti9, a full-size flagship SUV aimed at large families, with a 5.3-meter length and 3.1-meter wheelbase. The model, which follows the success of the Ti7 crossover, is expected to debut soon in China and later internationally as the BYD Ti9. It features a LiDAR sensor, power side steps, and semi-hidden door handles, with PHEV and BEV powertrain options likely shared with the Ti7.
In July 2026, Leapmotor achieved a historic milestone with over 100,000 NEV sales, surpassing Changan's NEV volume. BYD led the market with 411,072 units, while other brands like Nio, Xiaomi, and Huawei's HIMA also posted strong results.
Xpeng has officially unveiled the G9L, a full-size five-seat electric SUV positioned as a global model, in China. Priced around 300,000 yuan ($44,435), it boasts an 800V platform enabling a 450 km range charge in nine minutes, a dual-motor AWD system with 577 hp, and advanced driver assistance powered by AI Turing chips. The G9L is slated to hit the market soon.
Nio is set to open its 4,000th battery swap station on August 7 in Quanzhou, Fujian. This facility will be the first fifth-generation station and will support Nio, Onvo, and Firefly vehicles. The new generation cuts swap time to 1 minute 48 seconds, increases battery capacity to 28 packs, and boosts daily swaps by 20%.
FAW-Volkswagen has officially revealed the Jetta M6 electric sedan in China, marking Jetta's entry into the BEV market. The mid-size sedan, positioned against the Xpeng Mona M03 and MG 07, features a sleek design, dual motor options, and aims to boost Volkswagen's NEV share in China.
A new forecast from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) projects that Chinese-made vehicles will represent 58% of Australia's new car market by 2035, equating to nearly 900,000 units annually. This projection surpasses earlier estimates, driven by rapid EV adoption and expanding Chinese automaker presence. June sales data shows China-made cars already hold a 35.5% market share, with BYD nearly overtaking Toyota in monthly sales.
Li Auto and Xiaomi have announced extended oil change intervals of 3 years or 30,000 km for their range-extended electric vehicles (EREVs), aiming to reduce maintenance costs and attract buyers comparing EREVs with nearly maintenance-free EVs. The move includes partnerships with Shell for specialized low-viscosity oils and differs slightly in implementation between the two brands.
Strong demand for the Ferrari Luce EV in China has reportedly filled the automaker's 2026 allocation, pushing new customer deliveries to 2027. The model, starting at 3.988 million yuan, was also spotted in Guangzhou.
