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XIAOMI'S YU7 EV SECURES MASSIVE PRE-ORDERS, SOLD OUT UNTIL 2027 https://evne.ws/4epVfug

FORD’S MICHIGAN EV BATTERY FACTORY AVOIDS CHINESE RAW MATERIALS https://evne.ws/463Z86n

BMW RECALLS OVER 70,000 EV MODELS  https://evne.ws/3IlvOhu

EV CHARGING COSTS FALL AS FUEL PRICES RISE AMID TENSIONS https://evne.ws/44ibeGk

REDWOOD MATERIALS IS USING USED EV BATTERIES TO TAKE DATA CENTERS OFF GRID https://evne.ws/4keny0e

TESLA HITS 70,000 GLOBAL SUPERCHARGER STALL MILESTONE  https://evne.ws/3GqwSjA

TESLA TESTS VIRTUAL QUEUING TO PREVENT SUPERCHARGER LINE CUTTING https://evne.ws/4lvz8Fj

BYD EXPANDS EV MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN HUNGARY https://evne.ws/3ZP5F0M

BYD EXPANDS SHIPPING FLEET WITH SIXTH RO-RO VEHICLE CARRIER  https://evne.ws/4ltuBTO

MERCEDES EQS STYLING ARRIVED TOO EARLY, SAYS CHIEF DESIGNER https://evne.ws/45Gdppu

IRELAND LAUNCHES GREEN REGISTRATION PLATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES https://evne.ws/45HjfHf

GOTHENBURG TESTS PLUG-FREE WIRELESS EV CHARGING FOR TAXI FLEET https://evne.ws/44soAQs

It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 28 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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XIAOMI'S YU7 EV SECURES MASSIVE PRE-ORDERS, SOLD OUT UNTIL 2027 https://evne.ws/4epVfug

FORD’S MICHIGAN EV BATTERY FACTORY AVOIDS CHINESE RAW MATERIALS https://evne.ws/463Z86n

BMW RECALLS OVER 70,000 EV MODELS  https://evne.ws/3IlvOhu

EV CHARGING COSTS FALL AS FUEL PRICES RISE AMID TENSIONS https://evne.ws/44ibeGk

REDWOOD MATERIALS IS USING USED EV BATTERIES TO TAKE DATA CENTERS OFF GRID https://evne.ws/4keny0e

TESLA HITS 70,000 GLOBAL SUPERCHARGER STALL MILESTONE  https://evne.ws/3GqwSjA

TESLA TESTS VIRTUAL QUEUING TO PREVENT SUPERCHARGER LINE CUTTING https://evne.ws/4lvz8Fj

BYD EXPANDS EV MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN HUNGARY https://evne.ws/3ZP5F0M

BYD EXPANDS SHIPPING FLEET WITH SIXTH RO-RO VEHICLE CARRIER  https://evne.ws/4ltuBTO

MERCEDES EQS STYLING ARRIVED TOO EARLY, SAYS CHIEF DESIGNER https://evne.ws/45Gdppu

IRELAND LAUNCHES GREEN REGISTRATION PLATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES https://evne.ws/45HjfHf

GOTHENBURG TESTS PLUG-FREE WIRELESS EV CHARGING FOR TAXI FLEET https://evne.ws/44soAQs

Welcome to pilot episode, or probably better to call it Episode Zero of EV News China – a limited-run of podcasts I’ll be doing from next Monday and then every weekday in July.
I’ll be sharing insights into China's EV revolution for listeners worldwide.
I'm Martyn Lee, and EV News China is not replacing EV News Daily. Let me say first up, I’ll be here with the usual global take on the EV industry.  Instead, this will be series of bonus shows, which I hope will be essential listening for anyone interested in, or doing business with, the world's electric vehicle superpower.
I wanted to drop a pilot episode to explain my thinking, and what a moment to launch.
China has just reached an historic milestone that changes everything in the global automotive industry.
In May 2025, plugin electric vehicles captured 53% of China's passenger car market – meaning electric vehicles are now outselling traditional gasoline cars for the first time in history.
Think about that for a moment. The world's largest car market has just tipped electric. This isn't a prediction anymore – it's reality.
After 7 years of doing this podcast, pretty much every day apart from some breaks when we had two new additions to our family, or some mental health breaks, I’ve been doing this 7 days a week. And I can’t tell you a time when I’ve been more fascinated about how the rest of the world views the Chinese EV market. And in many cases, how it’s still a blind spot for them.
The Numbers That Matter
Let me put this in perspective with some hard data that business leaders need to understand.
Plugin vehicle sales in China topped one million units in May alone – in a market of 1.9 million total passenger vehicles. That breaks down to 31% pure battery electric vehicles and 22% plug-in hybrids and range extenders.
For the year so far, China has already sold over 4.3 million plugin vehicles, putting the country on track to exceed 10 million units by year-end – in China alone. To put that in global context, that's more than the rest of the world combined.
The leader? BYD dominates with 28.9% of the plugin market, delivering over 376,000 vehicles in May – a 14% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, Tesla's China market share has dropped to just 4.6%, ranking fifth behind Chinese competitors.
The Tesla Reality Check
Speaking of Tesla, the numbers tell a sobering story for Elon Musk's company in China. Tesla sold about 58,000 vehicles in China during April 2025, down 6% from the previous year. More concerning, Tesla's retail sales to Chinese customers in the first eight weeks of Q2 2025 dropped 23% year-over-year.
This reflects a broader trend – Chinese consumers are increasingly choosing domestic brands. Tesla's China market share in the BEV segment fell from 11.15% to 6.36%, while Chinese rivals like XPeng delivered 33,525 vehicles in May, up 230% year-over-year.
The Financial Impact
The financial implications are staggering. BYD doubled its Q1 2025 net profit to 9.15 billion yuan, with operating revenue reaching 170.36 billion yuan, up from 124.94 billion yuan the previous year.
But it's not just about one company. The Chinese EV trio – NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto – are expected to see explosive growth in 2025:

These aren't small startups anymore – these are major industrial players reshaping global automotive supply chains.
The Technology Revolution
What's driving this transformation isn't just price – it's technology. Chinese companies are leading in areas that will define the future of mobility.
Solid-state batteries are moving from lab to production. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology included all-solid-state batteries in core industrial standards for the first time in 2025, signaling this technology has moved from corporate R&D to national strategic priority.
Artificial intelligence integration is accelerating rapidly. Over two dozen Chinese automakers, including BYD, are incorporating DeepSeek AI technology into their vehicles. BYD plans to offer preliminary self-driving capabilities in nearly all its models at no additional cost – making autonomous driving features accessible to mass-market consumers.
Ultra-fast charging is becoming standard. Chinese companies like XPeng offer five-minute charging delivering 210 kilometers of range, while the industry moves toward 800V architectures that handle high current flow for rapid charging.
Global Trade War Implications
But this technological leadership is creating geopolitical tensions. The United States now imposes a 247.5% tariff on Chinese EVs – that's 145% from recent tariffs, plus 100% from Biden-era levies, plus standard duties. Anyone trying to import BYD's $7,800 Seagull to the US would pay an extra $19,300 in tariffs.
Europe is taking a different approach, but Chinese brands still doubled their European market share in April 2025 despite tariffs reaching up to 35%. BYD faces a 17% EU tariff, yet still recorded 400% sales growth in the UK, where no tariffs apply.
The contrast is stark: in tariff-free markets, Chinese EVs are winning on merit.
The Infrastructure Foundation
Supporting this EV revolution is massive infrastructure investment. China aims to complete an expressway charging network by end of 2025, with over 5,800 out of 6,000 expressway rest areas already equipped with charging facilities.
The government has extended its vehicle trade-in subsidy scheme for 2025, offering up to RMB 20,000 for EV purchases when scrapping older vehicles. This policy has already attracted over 4 million applicants in its first six months.
What This Means for Global Business
So what does this mean for you – someone who might be an enthusiast of the EV transition, or maybe you work in the business of EVs or charging? 
First, China is no longer an emerging EV market – it's the dominant one. Any global automotive strategy that doesn't account for Chinese competition is already obsolete.
Second, the technology gap is widening in China's favor. Chinese companies can design and launch new models in six months while German competitors require two years.
Third, supply chain dependencies are shifting. China controls a large share of battery-grade chemical production, and Chinese companies are rapidly expanding globally – BYD now operates in over 70 countries.
Looking Ahead
Over the coming 20 episodes of EV News China, during this limited run of podcasts, we'll dive deeper into these trends. We'll analyze quarterly earnings, decode policy changes, and track the technological innovations reshaping not just China, but the global automotive industry.
We'll help you understand what these developments mean for your business, your investments, and your strategic planning. Because in a world where China has achieved 53% EV market share, the question isn't whether electric vehicles will dominate – it's how quickly the rest of the world can adapt.

That's all for today's pilot episode of EV News China. Starting Monday, I’ll be here every weekday with the latest developments from the world's electric vehicle superpower. Sometimes it will just be a news show, sometimes we’ll dive into a specific topic.
Remember, EV News China is essential listening for anyone interested in, or doing business with, the world's electric vehicle superpower. 

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FRANCE THREATENS TESLA OVER CONSUMER VIOLATIONS https://evne.ws/40gYJcQ

NORTHVOLT BANKRUPTCY ATTRACTS FULL BUYOUT OFFER https://evne.ws/4nhzhh5

EUROPEAN CARMAKERS JOIN FOR OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE https://evne.ws/3HXkRmo

VOLKSWAGEN ID 3 AND ID 4 REFRESHES COMING WITH NEW LOOKS AND MORE BUTTONS https://evne.ws/44y9RV9

NIO’S FIREFLY CUTS PRICE WITH BATTERY-AS-A-SERVICE APPROACH https://evne.ws/44imItk

DACIA SPRING LEADS JUNE EV INTEREST https://evne.ws/45GiZs0

CHINESE BRANDS BOOST EUROPE MAY SALES https://evne.ws/40mhRGg

CAR CARRIER MORNING MIDAS SINKS AFTER FIRE https://evne.ws/4ke4Yp5

BYD LAUNCHES XI’AN EV CARRIER https://evne.ws/46batBk

UK EV OWNERS NOT INTERESTED IN SWITCHING BACK TO ICE https://evne.ws/4lp3cT1

USED-EV SALARY-SACRIFICE BOOM IN UK https://evne.ws/3ZOMLab

THE RALEIGH ONE IS A CITY SMART E-BIKE https://evne.ws/4kj8eQ8

GEELY HAOYUE R7 ENABLES HYBRID BATTERY SWAPS https://evne.ws/3ZQIX8l

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 26 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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FRANCE THREATENS TESLA OVER CONSUMER VIOLATIONS https://evne.ws/40gYJcQ

NORTHVOLT BANKRUPTCY ATTRACTS FULL BUYOUT OFFER https://evne.ws/4nhzhh5

EUROPEAN CARMAKERS JOIN FOR OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE https://evne.ws/3HXkRmo

VOLKSWAGEN ID 3 AND ID 4 REFRESHES COMING WITH NEW LOOKS AND MORE BUTTONS https://evne.ws/44y9RV9

NIO’S FIREFLY CUTS PRICE WITH BATTERY-AS-A-SERVICE APPROACH https://evne.ws/44imItk

DACIA SPRING LEADS JUNE EV INTEREST https://evne.ws/45GiZs0

CHINESE BRANDS BOOST EUROPE MAY SALES https://evne.ws/40mhRGg

CAR CARRIER MORNING MIDAS SINKS AFTER FIRE https://evne.ws/4ke4Yp5

BYD LAUNCHES XI’AN EV CARRIER https://evne.ws/46batBk

UK EV OWNERS NOT INTERESTED IN SWITCHING BACK TO ICE https://evne.ws/4lp3cT1

USED-EV SALARY-SACRIFICE BOOM IN UK https://evne.ws/3ZOMLab

THE RALEIGH ONE IS A CITY SMART E-BIKE https://evne.ws/4kj8eQ8

GEELY HAOYUE R7 ENABLES HYBRID BATTERY SWAPS https://evne.ws/3ZQIX8l

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BYD UNVEILS B13.B INTERCITY E-BUS https://evne.ws/4ejhL87

TESLA ROBOTAXI DEBUT DRAWS SAFETY SCRUTINY https://evne.ws/45Frofo

AMAZON ORDERS 5,000 MERCEDES ELECTRIC VANS FOR EUROPE https://evne.ws/40ion0M

AMAZON’S RIVIAN FLEET REACHES 30,000 VANS https://evne.ws/44y8Oo8

BYD–OCTOPUS UNVEIL UK COMMERCIAL V2G BUNDLE https://evne.ws/40nIUB4

CHINESE CARMAKERS HIT 5.4% MARKET SHARE IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4nhsoMZ

JEEP COMPASS FIRST EDITION UK PRICING REVEALED https://evne.ws/44sRQHN

FORD’S MICHIGAN LFP BATTERY PLANT GOING FORWARD DESPITE TARIFF COSTS https://evne.ws/3TCyslw

BATTERY-POWERED PLANE LANDS AT JFK WITH PASSENGERS https://evne.ws/4nmD7G4

MG TEASES ELECTRIC SUV AHEAD OF UK LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4kPiL6u

GERMAN SUPPLIERS BRACING FOR FOREIGN RIVALS https://evne.ws/4liLTTr

ESCALADE IQ BEATS EPA RANGE IN REAL-WORLD TEST https://evne.ws/3IbA96U

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 25 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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BYD UNVEILS B13.B INTERCITY E-BUS https://evne.ws/4ejhL87

TESLA ROBOTAXI DEBUT DRAWS SAFETY SCRUTINY https://evne.ws/45Frofo

AMAZON ORDERS 5,000 MERCEDES ELECTRIC VANS FOR EUROPE https://evne.ws/40ion0M

AMAZON’S RIVIAN FLEET REACHES 30,000 VANS https://evne.ws/44y8Oo8

BYD–OCTOPUS UNVEIL UK COMMERCIAL V2G BUNDLE https://evne.ws/40nIUB4

CHINESE CARMAKERS HIT 5.4% MARKET SHARE IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4nhsoMZ

JEEP COMPASS FIRST EDITION UK PRICING REVEALED https://evne.ws/44sRQHN

FORD’S MICHIGAN LFP BATTERY PLANT GOING FORWARD DESPITE TARIFF COSTS https://evne.ws/3TCyslw

BATTERY-POWERED PLANE LANDS AT JFK WITH PASSENGERS https://evne.ws/4nmD7G4

MG TEASES ELECTRIC SUV AHEAD OF UK LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4kPiL6u

GERMAN SUPPLIERS BRACING FOR FOREIGN RIVALS https://evne.ws/4liLTTr

ESCALADE IQ BEATS EPA RANGE IN REAL-WORLD TEST https://evne.ws/3IbA96U

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OCTOPUS ENERGY UNVEILS SMART HOME EV CHARGER https://evne.ws/3I822wC

AESC FACTORY PAUSE ALTERS BMW BATTERY PLANS https://evne.ws/3GcKJKf

BYD DENIES SEAL SOLID-STATE BATTERY RUMOR https://evne.ws/4ljl9Cm

BYD WILL BRING SIX NEW MODELS TO UK https://evne.ws/40iUFIW

BYD SALES CLIMB AGAIN IN MAY 2025 https://evne.ws/3HQvZ4f

YANGWANG: 139. https://evne.ws/3HQvZ4f

CHINA JUNE 2025 CAR SALES ADVANCE https://evne.ws/3T0v0B0

HYUNDAI ELEXIO SUV BLENDS E-GMP WITH BYD BATTERY https://evne.ws/4k0tk5l

ENVISION TO BUILD 240 MWH BESS IN FRANCE https://evne.ws/3I81tTw

ELECTRIC ERA SPEEDILY INSTALLS BATTERY-BACKED CHARGERS AT COSTCO https://evne.ws/4njqThq

UK USED EV PRICES REACH RECORD LOWS https://evne.ws/45wmWiQ

WULING BINGO S ELECTRIC SUV UNVEILED https://evne.ws/4nftpVC

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED G80 GAINS RANGE AND ROOM https://evne.ws/3GafYFR

SENATE RULING BLOCKS FAST-TRACK EV ROLLBACK https://evne.ws/4lcX0Op

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 24 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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OCTOPUS ENERGY UNVEILS SMART HOME EV CHARGER https://evne.ws/3I822wC

AESC FACTORY PAUSE ALTERS BMW BATTERY PLANS https://evne.ws/3GcKJKf

BYD DENIES SEAL SOLID-STATE BATTERY RUMOR https://evne.ws/4ljl9Cm

BYD WILL BRING SIX NEW MODELS TO UK https://evne.ws/40iUFIW

BYD SALES CLIMB AGAIN IN MAY 2025 https://evne.ws/3HQvZ4f

YANGWANG: 139. https://evne.ws/3HQvZ4f

CHINA JUNE 2025 CAR SALES ADVANCE https://evne.ws/3T0v0B0

HYUNDAI ELEXIO SUV BLENDS E-GMP WITH BYD BATTERY https://evne.ws/4k0tk5l

ENVISION TO BUILD 240 MWH BESS IN FRANCE https://evne.ws/3I81tTw

ELECTRIC ERA SPEEDILY INSTALLS BATTERY-BACKED CHARGERS AT COSTCO https://evne.ws/4njqThq

UK USED EV PRICES REACH RECORD LOWS https://evne.ws/45wmWiQ

WULING BINGO S ELECTRIC SUV UNVEILED https://evne.ws/4nftpVC

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED G80 GAINS RANGE AND ROOM https://evne.ws/3GafYFR

SENATE RULING BLOCKS FAST-TRACK EV ROLLBACK https://evne.ws/4lcX0Op

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TESLA STARTS LIMITED AUSTIN ROBOTAXI PILOT https://evne.ws/4kQvYMd

RECORD EV SALES SURGE LED BY UK https://evne.ws/3FOwjjC

FORD RANGER PHEV ARRIVES FOR 2025 https://evne.ws/3HRdoVX

ZEEKR 7X LANDS IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/3HRDOqy

GEOTAB REPORT SHOWS EXTENDED EV BATTERY LIFE https://evne.ws/3HMPZ87

RIVIAN SETS JUNE 30 LEASE INCENTIVE DEADLINE https://evne.ws/44dPfjE

WALLBOX-POWERGO HOTEL CHARGING ROLLOUT https://evne.ws/4495rCL

BUICK ELECTRA E5: TWO-WEEK FIRE SAFETY https://evne.ws/4lcSezO

AA DRIVING SCHOOL EXPANDS ELECTRIC TUITION FLEET https://evne.ws/4065T3N

LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE DISCOUNT FACES HALVING https://evne.ws/3ZLaHvb