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The lidar-free initiative in China would prove that “advanced technology doesn’t require expensive, complicated sensors”, according to Tesla. Photo: Shutterstock
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Tesla pushes lidar-free self-driving system in China amid wait for FSD approval

The US carmaker said in a Weibo post that its ‘visual processing solutions’ provide safer intelligent driving in various scenarios.

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Chinese EV industry pits battery swapping technology against ultra-fast charging

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Global carmakers ‘go local’ in China to claw back EV market share

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BYD’s new cut-price SUV, China’s shifting electric-car exports: 7 EV reads

From a Chinese robotaxi firm eyeing global expansion to Nio’s plans for right-hand-drive cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

BYD launches the Titanium 3 electric SUV under its Fang Cheng Bao brand in Shenzhen on April 16. Photo: Handout
BYD launches the Titanium 3 electric SUV under its Fang Cheng Bao brand in Shenzhen on April 16. Photo: Handout
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Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund expansion

Chongqing-based Seres joins state-owned Chery Automobile and EV battery maker CATL in seeking to raise funds in Hong Kong.

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Exclusive | Spanish car-part supplier Gestamp eyes added China capacity as peers back off

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

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Pure EVs regain market share in China on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

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Visitors look at Contemporary Amperex’s fast-charging battery at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Visitors look at Contemporary Amperex’s fast-charging battery at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday. Photo: AP
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Xpeng-backed maker of EV dump trucks plans US$30 million Hong Kong IPO

The Shanghai-based company is selling 13 million shares at HK$18 each, with trading to start on May 7.

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Chinese EV exports shift to Russia, Middle East amid US, Europe tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

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Chinese carmakers put brakes on self-driving hype at Shanghai show

‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.

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Visitors walk in front of the Geely booth during the Shanghai auto show on April 23, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
Electric & new energy vehicles

Intel, Chinese partners ModelBest and Black Sesame push smart car systems

The collaborations reflect demand in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, for more computing power in sophisticated cockpits.

Intel’s latest collaborations come amid the rapid development of intelligent cockpits in China’s electric vehicle industry. Photo: Shutterstock
Intel’s latest collaborations come amid the rapid development of intelligent cockpits in China’s electric vehicle industry. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hesai to quadruple lidar output to extend lead in laser range finders

The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.

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No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal mainland competition

Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and nearly a dozen other marques miss the world’s largest auto event.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai eyes global expansion, unveils 3 models

The industry will see wider adoption and a big jump in the number of robotaxis in the next three years, Pony.ai CEO James Peng says.

An employee of robotaxi firm Pony.ai is seen behind the wheel of a self-driven car in Guangzhou in March. Photo: Xinhua
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Chinese EV makers take spotlight as Tesla skips Shanghai Auto Show

Firms including BYD, Nio, Geely, Xiaomi and Leapmotor will showcase new and existing models at the two-week event starting on Wednesday.

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Workers stand by a car being delivered to the National Exhibition and Convention Center ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 22, 2025. Photo: AFP
Workers stand by a car being delivered to the National Exhibition and Convention Center ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 22, 2025. Photo: AFP
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Chinese EV maker Nio to join fray in right-hand-drive car markets

Company’s Firefly minicar, priced around US$16,400, will be competitive in global markets despite tariffs, president says.

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Tesla extends 0% incentives for EV buyers in China amid worldwide slump in sales

Incentives for Model Y aimed at defending its market share, after EV maker stopped importing Model S and Y amid tariff blows.

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EV makers urged to boost safety in self-driving systems after Xiaomi SU7 crash

Caution came as China’s level 2 driving automation system ‘has entered a critical period of large-scale application’.

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A person using a driverless autonomous robotaxi as part of Baidu’s Apollo Go self-driving project in Wuhan in August 2024. Photo: AFP
A person using a driverless autonomous robotaxi as part of Baidu’s Apollo Go self-driving project in Wuhan in August 2024. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

CATL to mass-produce cheaper, efficient sodium-ion EV batteries

The new Naxtra-brand batteries would enable an electric vehicle to travel up to 500km (310 miles) on a single charge.

Electric & new energy vehicles

EVs | China to crack down on EV self-driving technology, ‘autonomous driving’ claims

Beijing warns EV makers and technology providers to adhere to development rules and take care not to overstate capabilities.

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Automotive industry

BYD prices new SUV at aggressive US$18,300 to attract young consumers

BYD slashed the price of the Titanium 3, which includes its new advanced driver assistance system, at the last minute, capitalising on Tesla’s China challenges.

BYD launches the Titanium 3 electric SUV under its Fang Cheng Bao brand in Shenzhen on April 16. Photo: Handout
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Chinese EV makers face tariff dilemma as Beijing intervenes in go-global plans

China wants decisions by carmakers to be made strategically, prioritising geopolitically favourable countries, Trivium China’s Ries says.

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Cars ready for export are stacked at the Taicang port in Suzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Cars ready for export are stacked at the Taicang port in Suzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

SAIC Motor to join Huawei in new smart EV project to stem multi-year sales slump

SAIC, which assembles petrol cars with GM and VW, has been left trailing as Chinese consumers switch to EVs sold by Tesla, Xpeng, Nio and Li Auto.

SCMP Highlights

Tesla halts US-made models in China, Xpeng eyes Europe sales: 7 EV reads

From Tesla halting US-made models in China to Xpeng eyeing Europe sales with its X9 MPV, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

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EVs | Xpeng eyes Toyota’s Alphard, Europe sales with its X9 electric MPV

More Chinese EV brands will enter the global market in the future, notwithstanding the current tariff turmoil, CEO He Xiaopeng says.

CEO He Xiaopeng stands next to its new all-electric X9 at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on April 14, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Elon Musk teases Grok 3.5 hours after Alibaba’s Qwen3 generates buzz

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Can Hengrui become a global pharmaceutical giant like Merck after its Hong Kong IPO?

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China’s answer to Autodesk is betting on AI to build a ‘world model’

Manycore Tech is one of China’s “Six Little Dragons” based in Hangzhou. Photo: Sina

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