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XPeng opens Mona L05 pre-sales in China from 169,800 yuan ahead of October 29 launch
XPeng opened pre-sales of the Mona L05 mid-size SUV in China on October 15, 2026, in battery-electric and extended-range versions. Pre-sale prices range from 169,800 to 191,800 yuan, with the official launch set for October 29, 2026.
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CATL and Seres sign long-term battery deal for Aito, with lines at Chongqing plant
The strategic agreement was signed in Chongqing on October 10, 2026. It covers battery supply for the Aito brand and an expansion of lines at the Seres plant.
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Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 goes on sale in China: over 10,000 orders in 12 minutes, from 189,800 yuan
Since October 10, 2026, the plug-in hybrid off-road SUV has been priced in China from 189,800 yuan. Comparing both sources, the Cruiser 700 and the Battleship 700 are the same model.
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Xpeng G9L: after trial production in Graz, European premiere and price from 74,600 euros
As of October 10: Xpeng reported the completion of G9L trial production in Graz. Update on October 12: the manufacturer announced the European premiere at the Paris Motor Show and a German price from 74,600 euros including 19 percent VAT.
Market and sales
EU and China announce hybrid deal; joint statement gives no limits
After two days of talks in Beijing, Brussels and Beijing announced an agreement on trade in hybrid cars on October 9. The joint statement contains no figures.
Market and sales
BYD builds its 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle: a Q3 electric tractor unit
According to BYD's commercial vehicle division, the milestone unit rolled off the line on October 9, 2026, at the plant in Huai'an, Jiangsu province.
Technology
BYD humanoid robot design published by China's patent office
China's intellectual property office published a BYD design for an "embodied intelligence robot" on October 9, 2026. These are patent drawings, not a product launch.
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BYD opens orders for a larger Seagull: 4,205 mm long, five seats and a 95 kW (about 129 hp) motor
The new Seagull is 425 mm longer than the current car, has five seats and a more powerful motor. BYD has not yet announced the price or range.