

- EP36: BYD aims to double export sales to 800,000 vehicles
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is March 30th. As usual, we will bring the latest news happening in China. We start with BYD, they have presented their annual report and stated their aim to double export sales to 800,000 vehicles in 2025. Two Tesla stories after BYD. First a news on Tesla China’s first Megapack exports are headed for a big battery in Australia. While in the meantime in car business, it is reported Tesla FSD Trial In China Ends After One Week. Last, we will move our eye to Xpeng, who presented their AI-Powered Experience Strategy at Bangkok International Motor show OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news. Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GELtszTtXi9xdpXV6i2_5g
- EP35: How Toyota Is Dealing With The Rise Of China’s EVs
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is March 23rd. As usual, we will bring the latest news happening in China. Today we start with Toyota, a report try us to understand How Toyota Is Dealing With The Rise Of China’s Evs Then we will a news from Shanghai, that Shanghai introduces incentives for the construction of battery swap stations In them meantime on the other side of charging infrastructure, BYD, have just Launched 1000-Volt EV Platform Last, we have one article try to find out Where Does Tesla Face the Most Sales Risk OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news. Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/0SVEmklIRpYDXCGrxyOzSg
- EP34: Tesla bets on lower-priced Model Y in China
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is March 16th. As usual, we will bring the latest news happening in China. Today we have 2 reports for Tesla and 2 for BYD. First we start with Tesla, it is reported to bets on lower-priced Model Y in China, target to increase sales. In the meantime, they have been reported their exports from China in February end with 3,911 cars, down 87%. Moving to BYD, they have raised billions on Hong Kong stock exchange for future investment. It is also reported that BYD considers third European plant and battery factory. OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news. Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/h959vt39YIR82z3iUvUt_A
- EP33: Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the car everyone’s talking
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is March 9th. As usual, we will bring the latest news happening in China. 01:00 First we will start with Xiaomi, they have launched its new flagship “Ultra” SU7 variant, causing a huge discussions in the social media by it is scary spec and low price. 03:32 Following by another news from Xiaomi, as they also announced their plan to sell cars in overseas markets in 2027. 05:25 then, we will look into a bit Tesla in China, their sales crash in February, hitting the lowest record since last Aug 2022. 07:27 Last we will move our eyes on BYD, as they prepare market launch of 1,000-volt electric vehicles. OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news. Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xaJC9Kpg2WblOLwbmBjSew
- EP32: BYD confirms plan for EV with solid-state battery
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is March 1st. Time flies, feels like all of a sudden we have entering the 3rd months of new year. The same feel goes to the development of EV cars industry. As usual, today we will bring the latest news happening in China. 01:13 First we will start with battery technology side, BYD confirms plans for EVs with all-solid-state batteries to begin rolling out in 2027, which may change the landscape whole the whole battery industry. 03:53 Following by another battery giant in China, CATL, who is reported to continues to ramp up battery production in Germany. 06:33 Then, we will look into a bit the Mercedes-Benz situation in China, they have confirmed their China layoffs, reduce its workforce by 15%. 10:00 In the end, we have dive into Tesla's FSD, which is allowed in China just last week, and we will hear the media review on its performance. OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news. Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ikwxCiQIPKnji4czCXZMjQ
- EP31: Chinese experts develop new lithium-hydrogen battery
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is Feb 23rd. Glad to hear you. Today we will bring you First we will start with a bit in the battery technology side, one research developed by Chinese researchers find a way to increase energy density new lithium-hydrogen battery. Following by Geely and BYD, both Chinese automotive giants entering Brazil, with Geely collaborates with Renault to produce vehicle in Brazil while BYD acquires mining rights in Brazil’s ‘lithium valley’. then, we will look into a bit the collaboration between SAIC motor and Huawei. SAIC, once the No.1 auto manufacturer now partnered with Huawei, the tech giants, to co-develop the smart Evs. In the end, we will looking into the job market, by media reports saying Chinese automakers recruit global design talent to enhance vehicle competitiveness OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news. Full Script https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/0RySO9LaXLul5hm2UUQJtw
- EP30: What does DeepSeek’s AI means for automotive industry
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is Feb16th. Recently Deepseek has triggers a lot discussions in the internet all around world. While in the automotive industry, OEMs have also reacted this very fast. In today's episode you will hear stories linked with Deepseek while also the competition among China, Europe and US towards BEV cars. 01:13 First we will start with Nissan, they are on the headlines due toNissan became the first non-Chinese automaker to integrate DeepSeek in cars. 03:04 Then we will look into a bit in deeper with deepseek, one analysis article try to sort out What does DeepSeek’s AI means for automotive industry. 06:19 Following by Volvo and CATL, Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 instead of CATL due to the tariff. 08:29 The last, we will look into a bit the BEV price trend in EU and US, which seems fall down but remain double the cost of those in China. OK! Buckle up, let's roll to the first news.
- EP29: Audi close its Brussels plant, embrace China and more
01:09 Audi close its Brussels plant, embrace China production and maybe more 04:13 BYD confirms Indonesian factory on-track for 2025 completion 08:05Tesla joins Chinese OEMs challenge EC tariffs 11:41With more competitions from China, job cuts in European automotive industry under way Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/I_tJtGgydMUFRiRhMJmTOA?token=605054579&lang=zh_CN
- EP28: The Polestar 2 Isn't Dead Yet
00:46 The Polestar 2 Isn't Dead Yet 03:57 China’s EV Export Era Is A Bigger Geopolitical Move Than We Normally Acknowledge 07:12 Chinese cars are close to a US ban – and that could make EVs a lot more expensive 12:18 Xiaomi plans automobile sales in South Korea, eyes electric vehicle expansion --- Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/n9qVap9CzrPc4qlYX5kZHw?token=1476385270&lang=zh_CN
- EP27:Is the future Northvolt end up with China?
00:42 After the Northvolt fiasco, is the future of Europe’s EV battery industry bound up with China? 05:08: BYD’s third 7000-car carrier goes into operation, accelerating its global EV expansion 07:26 Hyundai Motor think tank warns against underestimating BYD's entry into S. Korean market 10:15 Li Auto CEO ThinksAutonomous Cars Need Lidar in China Full script: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/L-HBJUOJS82dCVUJi1xXUQ?token=1641646921&lang=zh_CN
- EP26: How China became world’s largest car exporter
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is Jan 19th. We are back and bring you the latest news in the China EV market. This week we will cover you 00:47 How China became world’s largest car exporter 05:48 Nio aims to become profitable by 2026 08:57 Tesla is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again 11:26 BYD aims to cut EV battery costs by15% with its new Blade battery launching in 2025 Ready togo? Let's roll! Full text: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/T8oxEKW9jJfUxodHJNmWSA?token=257577544&lang=zh_CN
- EP25: Tesla Cancels Factory Plans in South East Asia
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is August 19th. We are a bit late this week but we will still bring you the latest news in the China EV market. We will cover you 00:54 Tesla Cancels Factory Plans in South East Asia 02:45 NIO Launches Its First Fourth-Generation Battery Swap Station in Beijing 04:06 Waymo Faces Challenges Due to US Tariffs on Chinese EVs 05:33 Audi to Integrate Huawei's Intelligent Driving Systems in Its Vehicles 07:58 Price War Intensifies in Heavy-Duty Truck Market with big Discounts Ready to go? Let's go!
- EP24: Tesla Vindicated in "Brake Failure" Lawsuit
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is August 11th. Yesterday it was Chinese Valentine's Day, and today we will bring you the latest news in the China EV market. We will cover you: 01:00 Tesla Vindicated in Brake Failure Lawsuit after 3 years 03:46 GAC Fiat Chrysler Factory Faces Second Unsuccessful Auction After Price Drop 06:34 Automakers Amidst a Price War: Only Two Companies Achieve Over 50% of Annual Sales Target 12:14 China Continues to Lead Global Auto Exports in First Half of 2024 15:31 Fortune Global 500: Eight Chinese Auto Firms Make the List, BYD and CATL Show Significant Gains Ready for this week? let's go!
- EP23: Xiaomi Invests 842 Million in Land for Second Factory
Hello, our dear EV audiences. Welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is August 4th, we will bring you the latest news in the China EV market. We will cover you 00:55 Xiaomi Invests 842 Million Yuan in Land for Second Phase of Automobile Factory 03:39 Leap motor’s first 2 Models Bound for Europe, Plans for 200 Sales Outlets by Year-End 05:24 BYD Secures Major Electric Vehicle Deal with Uber for 100,000 Cars 08:09 Daily Earnings Exceed 100 Million RMB: CATL’s Half-Year Performance summary 11:27 Chinese Carmakers Capitalize on Paris Olympics for Marketing Ready for this week? let's go!
- EP22: EU May Reduce Tariffs on EVs from Volkswagen and BMW
Hello our dear EV friends, welcome to this week's China EV weekly. Today is July 28th and we will bring you: 00:48 EU May Reduce Tariffs on Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles from Volkswagen and BMW 03:34 Volkswagen and XPeng Deepen Partnership: Joint Development of Electric Architecture 05:48 Honda's Major Production Cuts and the Shift to Electric Vehicles in China 08:08 SAIC group Delivers World's Largest Clean Energy Ro-Ro Ship to support export of local cars 10:20 And a special report on: Who is Buying BMWs inChina now? Ready togo? Let's start the E-machine!