BYD has delivered its 150,000th vehicle in Australia, four years after entering the market.
Regional sales and service are now the focus.
Would a local BYD dealer make you more likely to buy one?
GM Just Bet Everything on a Battery Nobody Else Has
GM is investing in lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries, a next-generation chemistry designed to deliver longer range at a lower cost than conventional battery technologies. With plans to upgrade its Tennessee battery plant, GM is targeting electric trucks and SUVs capable of travelling more than 400 miles per charge. Can LMR batteries give GM a competitive edge in the EV market?
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Chery’s Omoda X debuts with infrared thermal night vision that detects wildlife and pedestrians up to 90 meters away.
It adds EV and plug-in hybrid options to a rugged compact SUV.
Would this safety tech sway you from a RAV4 or CR-V?
Luxeed will launch six NEV models globally, including the LLounge minivan and Stormax SUV.
Australia is among the first countries set to receive them.
Would you consider a Luxeed over other premium NEVs?
Svolt has begun mass production of 100-kWh Dragon Armor semi-solid packs that add 500 km in 12 minutes.
That could cut EV downtime while improving battery safety.
Would this charging speed make you consider a semi-solid battery EV?
Denza Z9GT launched in Hong Kong at $127,257, charging 10% to 70% in 5 minutes.
It brings BYD flash charging and the second-gen Blade Battery to the region’s luxury EV market.
Would you pay Hong Kong’s price for this tech?
Xpeng has begun global shipments of the Mona L05 SUV to 65 countries and regions before its October 29 China launch.
It shows Xpeng is prioritising overseas growth with BEV and EREV versions.
Would you consider the L05 if it comes to your market?
Europe Found a Loophole: Chinese EVs 40% Off, Barely Used
Europe may have found a loophole to get Chinese EVs at up to 40% off! Nearly new models from BYD, Xiaomi and Zeekr are attracting buyers as used imports offer an alternative to tariffs on new Chinese electric cars. Is this changing Europe’s EV market?
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Xpeng Yoyo has approval for Level 4 robotaxi trials across Guangzhou.
It moves from internal testing to broader real-world operations.
Would you use an invitation code to try Xpeng’s vision-only robotaxi?
The Electric Van That Beats Ford’s E-Transit on Price, Range AND Charging Speed
The commercial EV market is about to be completely disrupted! A brand-new electric van has just hit the market, and it absolutely crushes the popular Ford E-Transit when it comes to price, total driving range, and fast-charging speeds. In this video, we break down the insane specs of this new commercial heavy-hitter, how much money it will save business owners, and why legacy automakers like Ford are in serious trouble!
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Mr Liu’s nearly $74,747 Xpeng X9 was declared beyond repair after an October 15 crash, but its airbags didn’t deploy.
Xpeng says the impact didn’t meet the sensor trigger threshold.
Would you trust that explanation after this crash?
BYD opened reservations for the second-generation Seal 07, claiming “ready in 5 minutes, full in 9 minutes” charging.
It arrives as Seal sales hit 304,723 in the first 9 months of 2026, down 14.11%.
Would this charging make the Seal 07 more appealing?
Dongfeng M-Hero X700 launches with Huawei ADS 5 and plug-in hybrid power at $22,050 to $28,060.
It blends off-road hardware with Huawei’s cockpit and driver assistance tech.
Would you pick this over a conventional off-road SUV?
Volkswagen’s ID. Unyx 08 averaged just 267 sales a month in China from Apr-Aug 2026.
That’s under 10% of its 3,622-unit monthly target despite the Xpeng tie-up.
Is limited distribution the main issue here?
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Sunswap Endurance reached its first customer in Australia after a 1,670 km trial.
It kept running for over 30 hours and still had over 65% battery.
Could solar reefers work on Australia's long-haul freight routes?
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Nio expects a small batch of in-house large cylindrical battery cells by end-2026.
It keeps battery R&D in-house while Eve Energy and Gotion High-tech handle manufacturing.
Is outsourcing production the right move for Nio’s own cells?
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A BYD Megawatt Flash Charger in China had its 2 plugs chained together, despite green lights showing ready to charge.
BYD is pushing to curb misuse as public fast charging gets harder to manage.
Should charging bays face tougher enforcement?
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Chery’s Luxeed Stomax EV SUV is expected in Australia by mid-2027, with up to 852 km CLTC range.
That adds another premium Chinese EV option for local buyers.
Would you consider one if local pricing is close to China’s A$55,500 start?
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XCMG unveiled the SDA411: a fully electric, cab-less terminal truck with Level 4 autonomy.
It’s built for unmanned, low-speed terminal and yard operations.
Would you allow cab-less trucks in mixed-traffic yards?
Full story : theelectricviking.com/xcmg-u…
China now has about 15 million passenger cars equipped with NOA as of August 2026.
That’s roughly 25% of its 61 million L2-equipped fleet.
Would you use NOA in a car in China?
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