Electric Vehicles in Asia: News, Analysis & Insights
EV market updates, BYD, NIO, and the global battery race
China: buttons instead of touchscreens in cars
China: buttons instead of touchscreens in cars The cockpit of the future? Radical shift in the world's most technologically advanced car market: China is ending
China industrializes robotaxis: Toyota and Pony.ai take autonomous cars to scale
China industrializes robotaxis: Toyota and Pony.ai take autonomous cars to scale Soon no hands on the wheel China’s robotaxi pioneer Pony AI and Toyota have kic
☀️ The Musk Effect: Chinese Solar Stocks Explode After Factory Visits
️ The Musk Effect: Chinese Solar Stocks Explode After Factory Visits A big fan of the sun: Elon Musk Elon Musk is causing shockwaves across Chinese markets: Aft
BYD in freefall: 30% fewer sales, stock price collapses
BYD in freefall: 30% fewer sales, stock price collapses The Chinese EV giant BYD is experiencing a brutal start to 2026. In January, the corporation sold 30% fe
🚗 Mazda bets on China EVs: In-house development delayed to 2029
Mazda bets on China EVs: In-house development delayed to 2029 Gloomy headquarters, but good mood Mazda's first self-developed electric SUV will arrive three yea
⚡ $574bn for power grids: China’s next bottleneck fix
$574bn for power grids: China’s next bottleneck fix No grid, no power: China’s State Grid plans to invest 4 trillion yuan (~$574bn) in power networks by 2030 –
🚗 Tesla dethroned: BYD is the new EV king
Tesla dethroned: BYD is the new EV king Elon Musk has to hand over the crown to China BYD officially overtook US pioneer Tesla as the world's largest electric v
That’s how many EVs BYD has sold at the end of November 2025, overtaking Tesla in the race to become the world’s largest electric vehicle maker.
That’s how many EVs BYD has sold at the end of November 2025, overtaking Tesla in the race to become the world’s largest electric vehicle maker. New No. 1 in EV
🔋 Battery pivot instead of EV boom: Ford and SK On end their billion-dollar JV
Battery pivot instead of EV boom: Ford and SK On end their billion-dollar JV $11B JV break up: Ford and South Korea’s SK On are dismantling their BlueOval SK ba
Haruo Naito 内藤晴夫
Haruo Naito 内藤晴夫 Japan’s pharma father Haruo Naito has led the mid-sized Japanese drugmaker Eisai into the global top tier. Haruo Naito took over Eisai in 1988,
🚗 Tesla scores a rare monthly win over BYD
Tesla scores a rare monthly win over BYD 86,700 reasons to smile. In the world’s toughest EV market, Tesla managed something in November that had long seemed im
🔋 Batteries on wheels: China’s electric trucks are reshaping the market
Batteries on wheels: China’s electric trucks are reshaping the market China is electrifying its heavy trucks at record speed and pushing diesel consumption noti
🚗 Bye bye, Germany: VW turns China into its innovation hub
Bye bye, Germany: VW turns China into its innovation hub 0% Made in Germany For the first time in Volkswagen’s corporate history, entire vehicle platforms and k
Anthony Tan
Anthony Tan From Harvard Notepad to Nasdaq Listing Anthony Tan, born in 1982 in Kuala Lumpur, is the co-founder and CEO of Southeast Asia’s leading super app, G
💾 China lifts Nexperia export ban
China lifts Nexperia export ban No Nexperia chips, no cars. China has resumed chip exports from the Dutch-owned Nexperia plants — a move that brings relief to E
That’s how sharp Pony.ai’s shares slide on their first trading day in Hong Kong. Fellow contender WeRide (-12%) rolled down south as well.
That’s how sharp Pony.ai’s shares slide on their first trading day in Hong Kong. Fellow contender WeRide (-12%) rolled down south as well. False start on the st
Inflync
Inflync A new kind of urban transport is taking off in China — and it’s happening in the sky. Not just XPENG’s subsidiary, Aeridge, but also the Shanghai-based
🤖 Human or machine? XPENG stuns with humanoid robot
Human or machine? XPENG stuns with humanoid robot At its AI Day in Guangzhou, XPENG left the audience speechless. The EV maker unveiled its new humanoid robot I
🔩 Volkswagen builds its own AI chip in China
Volkswagen builds its own AI chip in China Blume bets on bytes over burners Volkswagen is taking action after its weakening performance in China. The automaker
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Japan’s $550B US Investment Package: Here’s the Plan
Japan’s $550B US Investment Package: Here’s the Plan ️ Trust as the Driver: The investment package is the centerpiece of the July deal in which Trump cut auto t
🚗 Huawei partner Seres aims to raise 1.7 billion USD in Hong Kong IPO
Huawei partner Seres aims to raise 1.7 billion USD in Hong Kong IPO Seres builds the cars. Huawei makes them smart. Big plans: Chinese EV maker Seres is targeti
That’s how many battery swaps Chinese automaker Nio has carried out so far.
That’s how many battery swaps Chinese automaker Nio has carried out so far. Instead of relying on traditional charging like most carmakers, Nio automatically re
📉 –95,9%: Porsche in Free Fall
–95,9%: Porsche in Free Fall Porsche reports its first quarterly loss since going public. The reasons: an expensive EV strategy shift, weak demand in China, and
This is how much a Pokémon card collector is asking for his stash.
This is how much a Pokémon card collector is asking for his stash. 🃏 Pokémon for Porsche: In Malaysia, Damiral Imran is turning heads with his offer about US$44
This is the number of recently recalled BYD vehicles in China — the largest recall in the company’s history.
This is the number of recently recalled BYD vehicles in China — the largest recall in the company’s history. Fire hazard: The Tang and Yuan Pro models produced
📉 Billions wiped out: Singapore’s GIC sues Nio
Billions wiped out: Singapore’s GIC sues Nio The allegation: Nio is accused of manipulating revenue through its battery joint venture Weineng (Mirattery). CEO W
Pham Nhat Vuong
Pham Nhat Vuong From noodle entrepreneur to EV pioneer The career of Vietnam's richest man today began in Eastern Europe. After studying in Moscow, Pham Nhat Vu
🚗 Fatal danger from door handle design
Fatal danger from door handle design Xiaomi SU7 A tragic accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 EV has reignited the debate over the safety of electronic door handles
That’s how many electric cars VinFast sold in Vietnam during the first three quarters of 2025.
That’s how many electric cars VinFast sold in Vietnam during the first three quarters of 2025. Record year: The company was Vietnam’s market leader for eleven c
Euisun Chung
Euisun Chung The Visionary Behind Hyundai’s Transformation Euisun Chung, chairman of Hyundai Motor Group since 2020, has led the South Korean automaker into a n
So many Toyota vehicles are on the road worldwide, forming the foundation of the company’s vast after-sales business.
So many Toyota vehicles are on the road worldwide, forming the foundation of the company’s vast after-sales business. Value after the sale: Parts, maintenance,
🚘 Mercedes struggles in China and the US
Mercedes struggles in China and the US Major mainland meltdown for Mercedes Details Dip in Drive: In the third quarter, Mercedes-Benz delivered 525,300 cars and
🇬🇧 BYD overtakes Tesla in the UK
BYD overtakes Tesla in the UK Will BYD soon be supplying London’s red double-deckers too? Chinese EV maker BYD is making history in the UK: in September, the co
That’s the total value of China’s clean-energy technology exports so far this year.
That’s the total value of China’s clean-energy technology exports so far this year. Green export powerhouse: In August, shipments of EVs, solar panels and batte
So many individual trips are expected by Chinese authorities during the eight-day Golden Week holiday — an increase of 3.2% from last year.
So many individual trips are expected by Chinese authorities during the eight-day Golden Week holiday — an increase of 3.2% from last year. Roads under pressure
US investor Stonepeak plans to raise this amount for its second Asia infrastructure fund – just one year after the first $3.3 billion fund.
US investor Stonepeak plans to raise this amount for its second Asia infrastructure fund – just one year after the first $3.3 billion fund. ️ Infrastructure Gol
🛣️ Next stop: Europe, ETA 2027
️ Next stop: Europe, ETA 2027 Our only concern: how will Germans pronounce the name? Xiaomi is getting serious about EVs in Europe. Starting in 2027, it plans t
⚡ Berkshire pulls the plug on BYD
Berkshire pulls the plug on BYD Details Took the off-ramp: Warren Buffett’s holding company is exiting one of its most successful bets in Asia. Berkshire Hathaw
Carro
Carro ️ Cool Cash, Hot Wheels: Japan’s state fund fuels Carro’s expansion Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, Carro is now Southeast Asia’s largest
💸 Hesai Lands 40 Million USD Deal in the U.S.
Hesai Lands 40 Million USD Deal in the U.S. The Hesai R&D Center Details Cash & Carry: Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai has secured an order worth over 40 million USD
Global sales of batteries for energy storage systems doubled to
Global sales of batteries for energy storage systems doubled to 240,21 GWh in the first 6 months this year. China scales up: From today’s 95 GW to 180 GW of sto
📡 Hesai Targets 500 Million USD in Hong Kong
Hesai Targets 500 Million USD in Hong Kong Details Laser Focus on Growth: Hesai is the world’s largest producer of lidar sensors. In the second quarter, revenue
13 billion USD
13 billion USD That’s how much global market leader CATL is investing in three European battery plants. Expansion After Northvolt’s Collapse: 90% of European ca
🔋 USD 11 Billion Deal: LG Energy to Supply Mercedes
USD 11 Billion Deal: LG Energy to Supply Mercedes K-Star Details Contract Volume: LG Energy Solution secured orders worth about KRW 15 trillion (USD 10.8 billio
153,000 barrels
153,000 barrels China’s electric heavy-duty trucks will reduce daily diesel consumption by this amount, forecasts energy expert Rystad Energy. E-Trucks Surpass
⚡ VW Partner Gotion Invests USD 1.1 Billion in New Battery Plants
VW Partner Gotion Invests USD 1.1 Billion in New Battery Plants Details New Plants: Two factories in Nanjing and Wuhu are planned, each with an annual capacity
472.4 km/h
472.4 km/h China’s BYD shatters the electric car speed record with its U9 Track Edition Hypercar on Germany’s ATP test track in Papenburg. High-Performance Beas
-40%
-40% That’s how sharply Tesla’s sales in Europe fell in July. BYD, by contrast, reported triple-digit growth. Tesla’s Downward Spiral: New Tesla registrations d
⚡ 7-Billion-Dollar Deal: State-Owned Auto Giant Dongfeng Delists
7-Billion-Dollar Deal: State-Owned Auto Giant Dongfeng Delists Rocky and overcast — uncertain outlook for China’s automakers Details Privatization: The state-ow
⚡ EV Subsidies: Tesla Gets Little, BYD Gains
EV Subsidies: Tesla Gets Little, BYD Gains Beijing is disclosing who has been subsidized since 2016 and is gradually tightening the tap. After years in which st
💰 Record Revenue: Xiaomi Grows on EVs
Record Revenue: Xiaomi Grows on EVs A Xiaomi in the wild: Its warning colors serve to scare off enemies. Details Quarterly Results: Xiaomi increased revenue by
📈 Pony.ai Boosts Revenue 76% on Robotaxi Boom
Pony.ai Boosts Revenue 76% on Robotaxi Boom Horsepower replaced by pony power… Details Fleet Expansion Drives Growth: Pony.ai grew its Q2 revenue to USD 21.5 mi
🚘 China EV: Sales Cool as Discount War Pauses
China EV: Sales Cool as Discount War Pauses Deliveries of new EV models fell by about five percent in July compared with the previous month, to around 1.26 mill
Wang Chuanfu
Wang Chuanfu From battery tinkerer to EV champion: Wang Chuanfu founded BYD in 1995 with a loan from his cousin, first became the world’s largest maker of cellp
🚨 Trump’s Auto Tariffs Cost Toyota Billions
Trump’s Auto Tariffs Cost Toyota Billions Details Record Hit: Toyota expects ¥1.4 trillion (≈ $9.5 billion) in additional costs from the new US import duties th
🚗 Xiaomi Targets Premium EV Market
Xiaomi Targets Premium EV Market The Chinese tech giant is stepping up its electric-vehicle game with fresh design and German expertise. Xiaomi has just appoint
🚖 Baidu and Lyft Launch Europe’s First China-Built Robotaxis
Baidu and Lyft Launch Europe’s First China-Built Robotaxis Drawback: No one left to complain to that “everything was better in the good old days”… China’s tech
That is how many China-to-Europe freight trains have crossed at the largest land border crossing between China and Mongolia since 2013.
20,000 That is how many China-to-Europe freight trains have crossed at the largest land border crossing between China and Mongolia since 2013. Explosive Acceler
🔋 Tesla Secures 4.3 billion USD Battery Deal with LG
Tesla Secures 4.3 billion USD Battery Deal with LG LGES in Michigan Details Deal Locked In: LG Energy Solution will supply Tesla with battery cells worth $4.3 b
💰 Samsung Lands Tesla Mega Deal
Samsung Lands Tesla Mega Deal It’s not known which drug cocktail Elon Musk is using to celebrate the deal… Details Record-Size Contract Manufacturing: Samsung w
🇺🇸 US Automakers Complain Over Japan Deal
US Automakers Complain Over Japan Deal At least these two are happy… Details 15% Tariff Instead of 25%: Trump cuts the punitive duty on Japanese imports to 15%,
🚗 BMW Pulls in Momenta for China Assistance
BMW Pulls in Momenta for China Assistance Details Joint approach: BMW is developing a driver-assistance package for highway and urban use together with Beijing