#Bev

BYD BEV Sales Top 300,000 for the First Time as October Sales Hit a Yearly High

BYD sold 305,743 battery electric passenger vehicles in October, passing the 300,000 mark for the first time and setting a monthly record for the third month in a row. That surge gave the Chinese automaker its best month of new energy vehicle sales so far this year, even as its plug-in hybrid sales kept falling compared with a year ago.

XPeng Begins Global L05 Shipments Ahead of Its China Launch

XPeng has started exporting its L05 midsize SUV to international markets ahead of the vehicle’s domestic Chinese launch. Planned for 65 countries and regions, the midsize SUV is heading overseas before XPeng discloses market-by-market shipment numbers or powertrain allocations.

Mercedes Electric CLA and GLC Carry Six-Month Lead Times as Orders Run Into 2027

Strong European order intake for Mercedes-Benz’s new 800-volt electric CLA sedan and electric GLC SUV has stretched factory wait times to roughly six months, pushing new custom-built deliveries into April 2027. Sales board chief Mathias Geisen disclosed the backlog during Mercedes-Benz’s 140th-anniversary celebration, where the automaker also debuted the all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV.

XPeng Begins Mona L03 Deliveries in France After July Launch

XPeng’s first Mona L03 customer in France received the SUV from chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng himself at a Paris handover on October 13. The milestone moves the model beyond its July launch and into customer deliveries in Europe, supporting the Chinese automaker’s effort to expand its presence in overseas mass-market segments.

Hyundai’s New Ioniq V Starts Under $15,000 With 650 km of Range in China

Developed specifically for Chinese customers by Hyundai’s China design team, the mid-size sedan offers up to 650 km (404 miles) of CLTC range, 800-volt fast charging, CATL batteries and an L2+ driver-assistance system developed with Momenta.

GM’s Buick Electra Hits 150,000-Unit Production Milestone in China

The 150,000th vehicle was a 2026 Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid, which also reached 30,000 units produced as the Electra portfolio continues expanding across several vehicle types and powertrains.

BYD Launches Seal 08 With Standard Flash Charging on Every BEV and PHEV Model

Starting at 196,900 yuan (about $29,030), the new flagship sedan also debuts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and targets the growing premium EV market.

BYD Reclaims Global BEV Sales Lead as Tesla Delivers Strongest Q2 on Record

While Tesla posted a stronger year-over-year growth rate and significantly outperformed Wall Street expectations, BYD finished the quarter with nearly 77,000 more BEV sales.

Toyota Unveils bZ4X Touring With More Range and Cargo Space

The new model adds more cargo space, longer range, and increased towing capability while becoming the most powerful Toyota outside the company’s GR performance lineup.

BYD Targets 1.5M Overseas EV Sales in 2026 Amid Global Expansion

The Chinese NEV giant is aiming to expand its footprint across key regions including Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

Stellantis EVs Gain Access to Tesla Superchargers Across North America

The move significantly increases fast-charging availability across the region and marks another step in the industry’s broader shift toward unified charging standards.

2026 Buick Electra Encasa BEV Debuts in China

The model will expand the Encasa lineup following the launch of its plug-in hybrid variant and is scheduled to go on sale in China in March.

Chevy Equinox EV Scores Below Segment Average in J.D. Power 2026 Study

New data from J.D. Power shows the Chevrolet Equinox EV trailing much of its competition in owner satisfaction.

Polestar Accelerates EV Rollout After Record Sales With 4 New Models for 2026

The rollout begins this summer with deliveries of the Polestar 5, followed by a new variant of the Polestar 4 in late 2026, a next-generation Polestar 2 in 2027, and the all-new Polestar 7 in 2028.

Toyota Unveils 2027 Highlander EV With 320-Mile Range

Toyota has fitted the SUV with a North American Charging System (NACS) port, expanding access to DC fast-charging infrastructure across the U.S.

2027 Cadillac Vistiq Production Is Scheduled to Begin in May 2026

Dealer order banks for the 2027 model year are expected to open earlier, on March 12, 2026.

China and EU Agree on Price Undertakings to Ease Chinese EV Tariffs

The consensus signals a shift toward negotiation over escalation, as both sides seek a WTO-compliant framework to manage Chinese passenger BEV shipments into the EU.

BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top BEV Seller in 2025

The shift followed a 15.61% year-over-year drop in Tesla’s Q4 deliveries and an 8.56% decline for the full year, while BYD posted continued growth and record annual BEV sales.

Ford Confirms China Launch Date for Electric Bronco as Deliveries Begin Dec. 19

The China-specific SUV blends off-road-inspired styling with extended-range and fully electric powertrains, targeting buyers seeking rugged looks with everyday usability.

BYD Extends Lead In Global BEV Sales As Tesla Posts Strong Quarterly Rebound

TrendForce’s Q3 analysis shows BYD delivered 582,522 passenger BEVs, marking a 31% year-on-year increase despite a slight 4% dip from the prior quarter.