Chinese brands
Launches
Zeekr 9X in Europe: 897 PS instead of 1,400 and half the electric range offered in China
The family SUV from the Geely group costs 119,500 euros in Germany. Europe gets a weaker version with a smaller battery than the top Chinese model.
Technology
CATL tops battery patent ranking with 26,574 patent families vs. 22,597 for LG Energy Solution
The ranking by consultancy PatSnap covers ten years, from October 2016 to September 2026. CATL is ahead of LG by about 4,000 patent families.
Market and sales
Leapmotor reports 3,943 UK registrations in September and a 1.1% market share
Leapmotor reported 3,943 registrations in the UK in September 2026, its strongest month in that market. The company said the B10 model had 1,883 registrations.
Launches
Chery Stockman: plug-in diesel pickup with 350 kW, deliveries in Australia from February 2027
Chery Australia published specifications for the Stockman pickup on October 2, 2026: a 2.5-liter diesel with electric drive delivers a combined 350 kW (about 476 PS) and 800 Nm. Deliveries start on February 1, 2027; no price was given.
Market and sales
Leapmotor delivered 105,656 cars in September and 310,052 in Q3
Leapmotor reported 105,656 global deliveries in September 2026 and 310,052 for the whole third quarter. The company reported quarterly growth of 78.34 percent year on year.
Market and sales
Chery launches a customer hotline in the Czech Republic; company says it fills 96% of parts orders within a day
Chery launched its Czech customer hotline on October 1, 2026. In a statement published a week later, Astana Motors Czech said it fills more than 96% of parts orders within 24 hours.
Market and sales
Chery: Q model holds above 10,000 monthly sales, Freelander 8 collects 5,000 orders
In an October 8 announcement, Chery said the Q model has sold more than 10,000 units a month for six months. The company also reported more than 5,000 binding orders for the Freelander 8 within 12 hours of its launch.
Market and sales
Chery reports 8,618 car sales in the UK in August
In its results statement, Chery reported 8,618 August sales in the UK market, up 249.61% year on year. The company also named three models from its brands in the top ten model ranking.
Market and sales
Chery reports 292,308 vehicles sold in September, including 133,310 NEVs
Chery Group said it sold 292,308 vehicles in September 2026, up 4.2% from a year earlier. The automaker also reported 133,310 new energy vehicles sold, meaning BEVs, PHEVs and other powertrains the company counts as NEVs.
Market and sales
Geely sold 292,168 cars in September 2026, up 7 percent year on year
Geely Automobile Holdings reported September sales of 292,168 vehicles. That is a 7 percent increase over September 2025.
Market and sales
Nio delivered 37,408 vehicles in September and 109,178 in the third quarter
Nio said it delivered 37,408 vehicles in September and 109,178 in the third quarter. The quarterly result was 25.4% higher than a year earlier.
Technology
Leapmotor C10 for model year 2027: five new assistance features and charging up to 120 kW
Leapmotor has presented the updated C10 MY27 with a new 3.5 electronic architecture. In selected versions, the manufacturer has increased charging power and trunk capacity.
Technology
Nio and Geely agree to cooperate on battery swapping and charging
Nio and Geely Holding announced a partnership covering technology, standards and a shared battery swap and charging network. After the deal closes, Geely is set to hold a 30 percent stake in Nio Power.
Market and sales
ACEA: electric cars took 21.7% of the EU market after eight months of 2026
ACEA reported 1,641,333 registrations of new electric cars in the European Union from January to August 2026. Their market share was 21.7%, compared with 15.8% a year earlier.
Technology
Chery submerged the TIGGO 9 CSH battery in salt water for 24 hours
Chery and FEV described a test in which the TIGGO 9 CSH high-voltage battery was submerged in a salt solution for a day and then reinstalled in the car. The manufacturer published results of a leak-tightness test and a later test of underbody contact with an obstacle.
Market and sales
Leapmotor passes 1,000 sales and service points in Europe
Leapmotor said its European sales and service network has passed 1,000 points. The company also said Europe accounted for 27 percent of its global deliveries in August.
Technology
Leapmotor shows LEAP 5.0 and CTC 3.0; automaker claims more cabin space
At its Tech Day in Huzhou on September 16, Leapmotor presented the LEAP 5.0 architecture and the CTC 3.0 battery. The company plans the first models using the new solutions from 2027.
Technology
BYD shows ETT 44 electric tractor with 651 kWh battery and claimed 600 km range
At IAA Transportation in Hanover, BYD Commercial Vehicles presented its European range of electric trucks. According to the manufacturer, the flagship ETT 44 tractor has a 651 kWh battery and a range of 600 km.
Technology
China confirms stricter safety requirements for electric car batteries
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said a new mandatory safety standard for traction batteries has been in force since July 2026. The ministry plans further work on requirements covering issues including thermal runaway.
Market and sales
Denza adds three sales and service partners in Switzerland
Denza has appointed three new partners for car sales and service in Switzerland. All three companies were previously part of the BYD network as well.