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CnEVPost is a website focused on the coverage of the new energy vehicle industry in China. As with our original intent for CnTechPost, there are a lot of interesting things happening in the Chinese EV industry every day, but they are not covered by the mainstream English language media. We're here to keep track of what's happening in the Chinese EV industry and strive to be the first to publish what we see in English.

BYD unveils 2nd-gen blade battery, shattering charging speed records

BYD officially launched its second-generation blade battery, achieving an ultra-fast charge to 97% in just nine minutes. Upgraded across energy density, lifespan, and safety, the...

Xiaomi deploys humanoid robots in EV factory for auto assembly

Xiaomi's humanoid robot successfully operated autonomously for 3 consecutive hours at a self-tapping nut assembly station in its EV factory. The deployment marks a significant...

Xpeng secures VW as first customer for VLA 2.0; targets 1 million overseas EV sales by 2030

Volkswagen's adoption of Xpeng's VLA 2.0 as its smart driving solution signifies the partnership's expansion into AI software capabilities. Xpeng has set a target of...

China FAW begins fitting semi-solid-state batteries into prototype cars, delivering over 1,000 km range

China FAW Group's battery manufacturing subsidiary, China Automotive New Energy Battery (CANEB), has begun installing semi-solid-state batteries in prototype vehicles to validate the new...

BYD says it has developed sodium batteries with cycle life up to 10,000

BYD said that the mass production timeline for its sodium-ion batteries will be determined based on market and customer demand. BYD said that sulfide solid-state...

CATL’s sodium-ion batteries begin deployment in production-ready passenger vehicles

CATL (HKG: 3750, SHE: 300750) has begun deploying its sodium-ion batteries in production-ready passenger vehicles as the Chinese battery giant seeks to establish leadership...

Rising metal and memory prices weigh on China’s EV industry, analysts say

China's electric vehicle (EV) sector is facing increasingly visible challenges, with manufacturers grappling with rising metal and memory costs alongside consumers bearing additional purchase...

LG Energy Solution advances pilot production line for sodium batteries at China plant, report says

South Korea's LG Energy Solution is advancing the construction of a pilot production line for sodium-ion batteries at its Nanjing, Jiangsu factory in China...

CATL expects sodium batteries to see widespread adoption across multiple sectors in 2026

CATL, the world's largest power battery manufacturer, anticipates that sodium-ion batteries will gain widespread application across multiple sectors starting next year, amid rapid lithium...

China grants 1st L3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger cars

China has granted its first Level 3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger vehicles, marking a major policy breakthrough in the smart driving sector. China's...

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