China Accelerates Solid State Battery Push With 2026 Production and 2027 Vehicle Trials

China’s race to commercialise solid state batteries has entered a new phase in 2026, with major battery suppliers and automakers moving from laboratory research into early production expansion and pilot vehicle integration programs. Industry announcements over recent months show overlapping timelines across the

Canadian Consumers Show Growing Openness to Chinese EVs as Tariffs Ease

A shift in Canadian trade policy toward Chinese electric vehicles is being met with changing consumer attitudes, as new polling suggests that many Canadians are increasingly open to purchasing lower cost EVs from China. Recent survey data indicates that 53 percent of Canadians

China overtakes Argentina to become Brazil’s top vehicle exporter in January

China has overtaken Argentina to become Brazil’s largest exporter of vehicles, marking a major shift in South America’s automotive trade landscape and highlighting the rapid rise of Chinese carmakers in the region’s biggest market. Industry data for January shows Chinese manufacturers shipping more

BYD Expands Hybrid Push With Exxon Collaboration

China’s leading electric vehicle maker BYD is deepening its cooperation with Exxon Mobil as hybrid powertrains gain strategic importance in China’s auto market. Under a newly signed long term memorandum, the two companies will expand joint work on customized product research, materials development

Vietnam to Build $130 Million EV Battery Plant With China’s BYD as Regional Supply Chains Expand

Vietnam’s industrial push into electric vehicles is gaining momentum as local manufacturer Kim Long Motor moves forward with a battery production partnership involving China’s BYD. The planned facility, valued at around $130 million, will be built in central Vietnam and focus initially on

BYD Accelerates Overseas Expansion as Domestic EV Growth Cools

China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer is intensifying its push into international markets as domestic demand shows signs of normalization. BYD has outlined plans to lift overseas vehicle deliveries by roughly a quarter in 2026, supported by a wider dealership footprint and an expanded

Europe’s EV Shift Revives Overseas Momentum for Chinese Carmakers

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are regaining confidence in overseas markets as Europe’s commitment to electrification creates more favorable conditions for foreign entrants. With domestic demand showing signs of moderation, companies such as BYD and Leapmotor are increasingly looking abroad to sustain growth and

BYD Surges Ahead as Tesla Stumbles and Ford Rethinks Strategy in a Widening US China EV Divide

The global electric vehicle race is increasingly tilting in China’s favour, with the gap between Chinese and American manufacturers becoming harder to ignore. Once defined by head to head competition, the contest is now widely seen as uneven, as Chinese companies accelerate innovation

China’s BYD Overtakes Tesla as Global EV Leader Amid Sales Pressure and Political Backlash

China’s electric vehicle giant BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest electric vehicle producer, marking a major shift in the global auto industry as Tesla grapples with slowing sales, political controversy, and intensifying international competition. Tesla confirmed on Friday that it

Tesla’s confidence in China as Chinese carmakers post stellar November sales

China’s electric vehicle market delivered another strong signal of its global influence in November, as domestic carmakers posted impressive sales figures while Tesla expressed renewed confidence in its China strategy. The month’s performance shows how quickly the EV sector is evolving, with Chinese