Chinese brands
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.
Market and sales
Nio's family brand Onvo reaches 200,000 total deliveries, but September deliveries fell 42.5%
The milestone covers two years of deliveries, but the pace has slowed: 8,763 cars in September 2026 compared with 15,246 a year earlier.
Market and sales
Xiaomi Sky Nomad: more than 70,000 locked-in orders in 30 days, over 10,000 deliveries in September
Xiaomi Auto said the hybrid SUV's first month on sale brought more than 70,000 orders. These are orders, not deliveries.
Technology
Czechia: Xiaomi SU7 Ultra reaches 323 km/h at Hradec Králové airport
According to fDrive.cz, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra set a Czech speed record for a series-production, unmodified passenger car: 323 km/h.
Market and sales
XPeng names its robotaxi Yoyo, with no service launch date
The company announced the name on Weibo on October 8, 2026. The Chinese name is meant to suggest stress-free travel.
Launches
Zeekr 7GT coming to Australia in Q4 2026, after launches in 16 European countries
On October 8, 2026, Zeekr announced the launch of the 007 GT, sold abroad as the 7GT, in Australia in the fourth quarter. No prices or specifications were given.
Launches
BYD Great Han: up to 1,008 km on CLTC, 5,256 mm long, China launch on October 13
BYD's flagship electric sedan is on presale in China from 249,900 yuan. Whether it will come to Europe is unknown.
Market and sales
BYD registered 715 cars in Switzerland in September; Seal U DM-i led among PHEVs
BYD reported 715 new registrations in Switzerland in September 2026, up 280 percent year on year. The company said the Seal U DM-i was the most registered plug-in hybrid both in that month and year to date.
Market and sales
Germany, September 2026: Model Y leads electric cars, Leapmotor 10th among EV brands
According to KBA data, the Tesla Model Y was the most registered electric car in Germany in September 2026. Leapmotor ranked 10th among EV brands.