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China NEV Export Tax Rebate to Drop from 13% to 9% in April 2027: What Overseas Buyers Need to Know
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) export tax rebate rate will be reduced from 13% to 9% starting April 1, 2027. The policy change may affect export costs, pricing strategies, and purchasing plans for international buyers of Chinese electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars.
XPeng G9L Officially Launched: Flagship Large Five-Seat SUV with 800V Ultra-Fast Charging Across the Lineup
The XPeng G9L has officially launched, with a total of six configurations priced from RMB 241,800 to RMB 319,800. Positioned as a mid-to-large five-seat SUV, the new model is available with both pure electric and range-extended powertrains. The range-extended version offers a CLTC pure electric range of 435 km and a combined range of 1,602 km, while the pure electric version delivers a maximum CLTC range of 755 km.
AVATR 9-Series Flagship SUV Makes First Appearance in Black Official Images
On September 12, AVATR officially released the first black official images of its all-new 9-Series flagship SUV. The new model adopts a completely new front-end design language, combined with a full-width taillight. A LiDAR unit is mounted on the roof, indicating that the vehicle is expected to support advanced intelligent driving assistance functions.
Xiaomi Auto Launches SKYNOMAD SUV Series: Is the Range-Extended SUV Market About to Change?
On September 7, Xiaomi Auto officially launched its SKYNOMAD SUV series, with prices starting from RMB 209,900. Just like Xiaomi Auto’s previous pure electric launches, the new SKYNOMAD SUVs immediately attracted massive attention. Within only four minutes of launch, confirmed orders had already exceeded 10,000 units.
BYD Sea Lion 08 the Latest Flagship SUV of the Ocean Network Officially Launched
On September 2, the BYD Sea Lion 08 was officially launched. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, the new model is available with both pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
XPeng G9L Debuts as New Large Five-Seat Flagship “Dual-Flagship” Lineup with the GX
Earlier this month, XPeng officially announced the all-new G9L. Rather than simply being a stretched or facelifted version of the current G9, the new model is a mid-to-large five-seat SUV built on XPeng’s latest SEPA 3.0 architecture. XPeng positions the G9L as a global five-seat technology flagship in the RMB 300,000 segment, designed to fill the gap in the brand’s premium five-seat SUV lineup.
AVATR 07L Large Five-Seat Luxury SUV Officially Launched
On August 8, the AVATR 07L, positioned as a “stylish and intelligent large five-seat luxury SUV,” was officially launched. The new model is available in three variants: Elite BEV, Max+ BEV, and Ultra Tri-Motor BEV, with official prices ranging from RMB 229,900 to RMB 279,900.The entire AVATR 07L lineup comes standard with Huawei Qiankun’s 896-line LiDAR, Huawei Qiankun ADS 5, the latest-generation HarmonyOS Cockpit, and CATL’s 89.33kWh 5C Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery.
2026 Global EV Battery Ranking: CATL Secures Its Dominant Position
China’s power battery manufacturers continue to expand their global influence. On August 5, South Korean research institution SNE Research released global electric vehicle battery usage data for the first half of 2026. Among the world’s top 10 power battery manufacturers, seven Chinese companies made the list, accounting for a combined market share of 72.4%, an increase of 1.5 percentage points compared with the same period last year.
August 2026 New Car Preview: MAEXTRO V800, STELATO G9, AVATR 07L, BYD Dahan and More
As August begins, China's automotive market is entering one of the busiest new vehicle launch seasons of the year. From premium luxury MPVs and rugged intelligent SUVs to flagship electric sedans and family-oriented EVs, Chinese automakers continue to expand into higher-end market segments while offering products for business travel, family road trips, urban commuting, and outdoor lifestyles.
Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max Officially Opens Pre-Sale at RMB 299,900
On the evening of July 30, the Xiaomi SKYNOMAD N90 Max officially started pre-sales. Positioned as a large range-extended SUV, the first launch version is a seven-seat model (with five-seat and camping roof versions planned for the future). It adopts a 2+2+3 seating layout, with a pre-sale price of RMB 299,900.