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BYD and Gentari Plan Flash-Charging Network in Malaysia
The partners will first assess installations at selected Denza showrooms, with Petronas sites and highway rest areas among the locations they may consider later.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-29
Can Wuling’s Budget Seven-Seat Electric MPV Succeed in Vietnam?
Promotional pricing puts the Grango below VND 500 million, but modest equipment and range—and the need for dependable charging—may limit its appeal.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-29
GAC Advances Solid-State Battery Toward Hyper Models in 2026
The Chinese automaker says its cells have entered pilot production, with energy density above 400 Wh/kg and the potential to enable more than 1,000 km of driving range.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-28
Epicland X9 Battery Reportedly Survives Fire After Taizhou Crash
Dongfeng and Huawei’s Epicland brand says the SUV’s battery remained intact after a dump truck struck it from behind and the vehicle caught fire.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-28
Pakistan’s NCCIA Adds BYD Atto 2 SUVs to Its Official Fleet
The agency confirmed the electric crossover’s induction for operational use but did not disclose the number of vehicles or their cost.
PakWheels Blog (Pakistan) · 2026-10-28
Pakistan Plans $2.25 Billion Lithium-Ion Battery Plant with Chinese Partners
The proposed Rawalpindi facility could begin production six to eight months after policy approval, but its impact on EV prices will depend on scale and costs.
PakWheels Blog (Pakistan) · 2026-10-28
CATL Reveals 9-MWh Tener+ Storage System in Australia
The new grid-scale system is designed to reduce container needs and project footprints, as CATL signs three Australian cooperation agreements.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-28
BYD Seagull Holds Its Line During 140 km/h Tire-Loss Test
A video from China shows the second-generation electric hatchback staying on course as its front-right tire rapidly loses air, while the report also outlines its prices, powertrain and equipment.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-10-28
Xpeng Starts Small-Batch Production of Iron Robot Batteries
The batteries are being made ahead of the humanoid robot itself, which Xpeng aims to put into mass production by the end of 2026.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-28
XPeng L03 Extended-Range SUV Opens Orders in Spain From €37,500
The PowerX Long Range pairs 215 km of WLTP electric range with a 1,017 km combined figure, but its discounted starting price and modest boot put it up against the roomier Tesla Model Y.
Autonocion (ES) · 2026-10-28
GWM Tank 300 to Feature Petrol and Hybrid Versions at Malaysia’s ACE 2026
The off-road SUV will be on display at the Setia City Convention Centre from October 31 to November 1, with five years of free maintenance offered to buyers.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-28
BYD’s New Seagull Stays Stable in 140 km/h Tire Blowout Test
A front tire was rapidly deflated during a high-speed run in China. The second-generation electric hatchback remained on course and slowed safely.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-28
CATL tests 20 Ah solid-state cells, targets 2027 small-batch production
The battery maker has moved beyond a 10 Ah validation platform, but has not disclosed vehicle customers or a launch timetable.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-28
CATL and Intilion Plan 3 GWh of Sodium-Ion Storage in Europe
The five-year agreement covers projects in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, extending the partners’ work in energy storage.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-27
Denza plans lower-drain sentry mode update for N7 in 2027
The software update is intended to reduce the parked SUV’s battery use; Denza says it could eventually reach other models from the brand and BYD.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-27