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We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Geely beats BYD sales in first 2 months of 2026 to become China’s top carmaker
Geely Auto has gained the upper hand in mainland China’s intensifying automotive sector, as its diverse product line-up pays off after electric vehicle (EV) king BYD suffered a setback following partial withdrawal of a tax break.
2. CATL profit jump fuels Hong Kong battery stocks amid global energy storage boom
Betting on rising global demand for energy storage, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) reported stronger-than-expected growth driven in part by its expansion into new energy storage markets.
3. China mall shuffle: as EVs exit, who’s filling the ground-floor showrooms?

Several years ago, prime ground-floor spaces in major shopping malls across Beijing and Shanghai’s business districts were commonly occupied by electric vehicle (EV) showrooms, with staff often escorting customers to car parks for test drives. Many of these stores have now closed.
4. Top Chinese EV makers are selling more cars overseas than at home
BYD, the world’s largest electric-vehicle (EV) maker, sold more cars overseas than at home for the first time in February, reflecting a broader trend among Chinese EV makers’ global push as domestic sales soften amid fierce competition.
5. China’s BYD looks to make EV charging as fast as filling up with petrol

Leading Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has unveiled a new-generation battery featuring charging speeds that the company says can rival a refill at a petrol station.
6. China’s CATL profit surges 42% as global market share soars to all-time high
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) reported a 42 per cent jump in net profit last year to 72.2 billion yuan (US$10.4 billion) on strong battery sales and an expansion into new energy storage scenarios.
7. Chinese EV maker Nio forecasts surge in deliveries after first quarterly profit

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has forecast a surge of up to 97 per cent in first-quarter deliveries, underscoring the turnaround after posting its first-ever quarterly profit and defying a slowdown that has hit most of its domestic rivals.


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China’s Geely beats BYD in sales, CATL’s profit surges 42%: 7 EV reads

China’s bestselling EV model Galaxy Xingyuan. Photo: Handout

People walk past an EV showroom inside a shopping mall in Beijing. Photo: AP

BYD also launched a new version of its electric vehicle, the Denza Z9 GT. Photo: Weibo

Nio has set a delivery guidance of up to 83,000 vehicles for the first quarter of 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Leapmotor’s Stellantis tie-up pays off as EV exports jump nearly 400% last year

Employees work on an EV production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. Photo: AFP

Leapmotor has started selling the B10 SUV in Hong Kong. Photo: dpa

BMW sees smoother road ahead in China after sales skid in 2025

A Chinese-made version of BMW’s iX3 is set to debut in April. Photo: Handout

A man inspects a BMW i7 at the Shanghai Auto show on April 25, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE

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From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.


China’s Geely beats BYD in sales, CATL’s profit surges 42%: 7 EV reads

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. Geely beats BYD sales in first 2 months of 2026 to become China’s top carmaker

From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed