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Geely launches Canadian website, says a dealer network is planned for key markets

Oct 5, 2026

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Geely launches Canadian website, says a dealer network is planned for key markets

Geely is coming to Canada. Its website got there first.

Simon Alvarez

Chargingwire

Geely takes 30% stake in NIO Power in new charging and swapping deal

Sep 28, 2026

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Geely takes 30% stake in NIO Power in new charging and swapping deal

Battery swapping meets megawatt charging.

Simon Alvarez

Chargingwire

BYD switches on 2,000th highway flash charging station in China, beats year-end target by 3 months

Sep 24, 2026

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BYD switches on 2,000th highway flash charging station in China, beats year-end target by 3 months

Just in time for China's biggest road-trip weekend of the year.

Simon Alvarez

Chargingwire

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New EV charging category has emerged: flash charging, with BYD, XPeng and Geely charging cars with megawatts

Sep 23, 2026

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New EV charging category has emerged: flash charging, with BYD, XPeng and Geely charging cars with megawatts

Three automakers, one shared belief: five minutes still feels like forever.

Simon Alvarez

Chargingwire

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Geely debuts new Smart Charging system that hits 2.25 MW and charges EVs to 70% in 4.5 minutes

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

Geely debuts new Smart Charging system that hits 2.25 MW and charges EVs to 70% in 4.5 minutes

Somewhere, a phone charger just filed for early retirement.

Simon Alvarez

Chargingwire

Geely teases 2.2 MW charging system to challenge BYD's Flash Charging

Sep 22, 2026

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Geely teases 2.2 MW charging system to challenge BYD's Flash Charging

Four minute charges could set a new standard.

Simon Alvarez

Batteries

BYD's Yangwang U7 loses just 1.3% battery capacity after 30,000 km (18,600 mi) and 350+ flash charges in 9 days

Aug 31, 2026

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BYD's Yangwang U7 loses just 1.3% battery capacity after 30,000 km (18,600 mi) and 350+ flash charges in 9 days

That's a lot of heat to throw at a battery. It barely flinched.

Simon Alvarez

CATL

Aug 25, 2026

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Solid-state batteries incoming: Geely, BYD and CATL all now target 2027 for pilot production

The technology has been "two years away" for a decade. It seems we might get it for real this time.

Simon Alvarez

BYD

BYD's Ocean lineup could get its first MPV by the end of the year

Aug 25, 2026

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BYD's Ocean lineup could get its first MPV by the end of the year

The concept had a retractable steering wheel and a fold-flat bed. What makes production will be the most interesting thing about the vehicle.

Simon Alvarez

MG 07 goes on sale from $15,750, racks up 10,000 orders in under two minutes

Aug 24, 2026

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MG 07 goes on sale from $15,750, racks up 10,000 orders in under two minutes

Frameless doors, 845 km of range, and a freezer in the trunk. Under $16,000.

Simon Alvarez

Chargingwire

VIDEO: Elephant's leg gets trapped in an EV charger cable, so mom takes out the charger

Aug 10, 2026

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VIDEO: Elephant's leg gets trapped in an EV charger cable, so mom takes out the charger

a proper edge case for any EV charging company

Jaan Juurikas

SpaceX

Jul 31, 2026

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Debunked: Elon Musk denies report claiming Tesla China could be spun off or sold ahead of SpaceX merger

Musk called the Wall Street Journal report "absurdly fake news," while Tesla China described the claims as "false information."

Simon Alvarez

Chinese EVs

First Chinese EV maker launches in Canada: Dongfeng previews EV models in Montreal ahead of Canada launch

Jul 15, 2026

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First Chinese EV maker launches in Canada: Dongfeng previews EV models in Montreal ahead of Canada launch

A cocktail party and a soft launch before the real one.

Simon Alvarez

Robotaxi

Jul 13, 2026

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VIDEO: XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng takes first internal Robotaxi test ride, eight months after the program started

Fragrance on request, videos on demand, and a 10/10 review from the boss.

Simon Alvarez

📊 EV Sales countries

China: Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle of any fuel type in June

Jul 8, 2026

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China: Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle of any fuel type in June

The most expensive car on the list also outsold everything cheaper.

Simon Alvarez

EV Model Debut

MG 07 fastback starts at $22,100 with liquid-solid-state battery

Jul 8, 2026

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MG 07 fastback starts at $22,100 with liquid-solid-state battery

A trunk freezer, a vanity mirror, and, almost as an afterthought, a solid-state battery pack.

Simon Alvarez

EV Model Debut

Xpeng reportedly planning two more Mona models, including its first station wagon

Jul 8, 2026

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Xpeng reportedly planning two more Mona models, including its first station wagon

Xpeng's newest SUV comes within 0.2 meters of stepping on its own sibling's toes.

Simon Alvarez

BYD

BYD pulls Sealion 7 EV from China, pivots fully to foreign markets

Jul 7, 2026

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BYD pulls Sealion 7 EV from China, pivots fully to foreign markets

Old battery tech doesn't retire, it just gets a passport.

Simon Alvarez

BYD

Ferrari Luce launches in China at $586,600, all 88 units sell out

Jul 6, 2026

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Ferrari Luce launches in China at $586,600, all 88 units sell out

As it turns out, the Prancing Horse badge is worth the Luce's premium price.

Simon Alvarez

EV Model Debut

Xpeng Mona L03 crossover SUV debuts with flagship tech for ~$21,200

Jul 6, 2026

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Xpeng Mona L03 crossover SUV debuts with flagship tech for ~$21,200

1,500-TOPS smart-driving hardware in a budget SUV? BYD has competition.

Simon Alvarez

Tesla

Jul 2, 2026

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Tesla China sells 89,091 vehicles wholesale in June, best month of 2026 so far

Eight in a row for Giga Shanghai.

Simon Alvarez

BYD delivers 100K NEVs in the UK, plans 300 Flash Charging stations by end of 2026

Jun 17, 2026

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BYD delivers 100K NEVs in the UK, plans 300 Flash Charging stations by end of 2026

Fastest to 5% in UK history, and without a government subsidy to lean on.

Simon Alvarez

BYD

BYD teases its first D-class flagship sedan, likely named Dahan

Jun 9, 2026

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BYD teases its first D-class flagship sedan, likely named Dahan

The Han gets supersized.

Simon Alvarez

China

Xiaomi announces 655,000 EV deliveries in just two years

May 28, 2026

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Xiaomi announces 655,000 EV deliveries in just two years

Both the SU7 and YU7 have seen strong demand so far.

Simon Alvarez

⚡ Supercharging

Tesla opens China Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs via WeChat

May 26, 2026

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Tesla opens China Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs via WeChat

China's Supercharger network just became friendlier to non-Tesla EVs.

Simon Alvarez

China

Geely launches Canadian website, says a dealer network is planned for key markets

Geely takes 30% stake in NIO Power in new charging and swapping deal

BYD switches on 2,000th highway flash charging station in China, beats year-end target by 3 months

New EV charging category has emerged: flash charging, with BYD, XPeng and Geely charging cars with megawatts

Geely debuts new Smart Charging system that hits 2.25 MW and charges EVs to 70% in 4.5 minutes

Geely teases 2.2 MW charging system to challenge BYD's Flash Charging

BYD's Yangwang U7 loses just 1.3% battery capacity after 30,000 km (18,600 mi) and 350+ flash charges in 9 days

Solid-state batteries incoming: Geely, BYD and CATL all now target 2027 for pilot production

BYD's Ocean lineup could get its first MPV by the end of the year

MG 07 goes on sale from $15,750, racks up 10,000 orders in under two minutes

VIDEO: Elephant's leg gets trapped in an EV charger cable, so mom takes out the charger

Debunked: Elon Musk denies report claiming Tesla China could be spun off or sold ahead of SpaceX merger

First Chinese EV maker launches in Canada: Dongfeng previews EV models in Montreal ahead of Canada launch

VIDEO: XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng takes first internal Robotaxi test ride, eight months after the program started

China: Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle of any fuel type in June

MG 07 fastback starts at $22,100 with liquid-solid-state battery

Xpeng reportedly planning two more Mona models, including its first station wagon

BYD pulls Sealion 7 EV from China, pivots fully to foreign markets

Ferrari Luce launches in China at $586,600, all 88 units sell out

Xpeng Mona L03 crossover SUV debuts with flagship tech for ~$21,200

Tesla China sells 89,091 vehicles wholesale in June, best month of 2026 so far

BYD delivers 100K NEVs in the UK, plans 300 Flash Charging stations by end of 2026

BYD teases its first D-class flagship sedan, likely named Dahan

Xiaomi announces 655,000 EV deliveries in just two years

Tesla opens China Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs via WeChat

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