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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.
CATL and Seres sign long-term battery deal for Aito, with lines at Chongqing plant
October 10, 2026Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 goes on sale in China: over 10,000 orders in 12 minutes, from 189,800 yuan
October 10, 2026Xpeng G9L: after trial production in Graz, European premiere and price from 74,600 euros
October 10, 2026BYD builds its 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle: a Q3 electric tractor unit
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Market and sales
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.
Launches
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.
Launches
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.
Launches
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.
Market and sales
Geely to enter Canada in 2027: no models, prices or dealerships yet
Geely Auto announced on October 9, 2026 that it will enter the Canadian market in 2027. The company did not name models, prices or dealer locations.
Launches
Li Auto: refreshed Li i6 to launch in China on October 28, deliveries in early November
According to CnEVPost, the European-market model will be called the Li 6, and sales in Europe are set to start in the fourth quarter. Countries and prices have not been announced.
Technology
Nio: 1.19 million battery swaps in the 7-day holiday, two company daily records
Between October 1 and 7, 2026, Nio stations performed 1,192,221 battery swaps. The daily record reached 183,664 swaps.
Launches
Third-generation BYD Tang: interior with 35.4 and 30-inch screens, up to 850 km CLTC range
BYD has shown the interior of the five-seat Tang SUV, which is due to launch in China in the fourth quarter of 2026. No prices or export plans were given.
Tests and records
Maextro V800: brake pedal bracket cracked in three cars in Dongchedi test, maker promises a fix
Chinese website Dongchedi published a video on October 8, 2026 of emergency braking tests on three units of the luxury van from Huawei and JAC. The manufacturer says no such cracks have occurred in everyday use and promises a fix.