BYD launched the Shark, its first pickup truck in the UK and Europe, priced from $63,000 with 56 miles of pure-electric range powered by Super Hybrid DMO plug-in powertrain.
The Shark features dual electric motors delivering 430 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque; BYD's EVP Stella Li noted the PHEV pickup market in Europe is "expanding rapidly."
The vehicle is already available in Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Chile, Peru and other markets, marking BYD's strategic entry into the UK and European pickup segment.
SAIC's MG brand announced the MG 07, a premium electric coupe, with pre-sales opening on July 29, 2026 in China.
The vehicle features a semi-solid-state battery with 610 km range, priced at $22,000, integrating Momenta's R7 World Model with L2 to L2++ autonomous driving capabilities and LiDAR.
This is MG's third semi-solid-state battery vehicle, part of Momenta's push to formally open the Physical AI era for young premium buyers.
Chery Group's new energy vehicle sales reached 475,238 units in H1 2026, up 32.3% year-on-year, with June delivering 113,583 units (up 58.7%) marking the third consecutive month exceeding 100,000 units.
The company unveiled a carbon-reduction lifecycle framework featuring 100% recycled aluminum die-casting (reducing emissions 80% vs. virgin aluminum), 52.77% renewable energy in manufacturing, and seven green factories with plans to reach 25 by 2030.
'Rhino' battery cells achieved 400 Wh/kg energy density targeting 600 Wh/kg, enabling 1,500-kilometer range and 5,000-cycle longevity; overseas NEV shipments surged 164.9% in H1, with European sales up 458.62% year-on-year to 68,949 units.
BYD produced its 17 millionth NEV on July 8, 2026, with the milestone vehicle being the newly launched Seal 08 flagship sedan from the Ocean lineup, which debuted July 2, 2026 at a starting price of 196,900 yuan ($28,950).
The milestone came just 82 days after BYD's 16 millionth NEV rolled off the line on April 17, 2026, when the second-generation Denza D9 MPV took the milestone spot.
By comparison, the previous million-unit interval took about 120 days, indicating BYD (HKEX: 1211) is accelerating its production cadence between successive NEV milestones.
Nio Inc reached 150,000 cumulative vehicle deliveries in Shanghai on July 8, 2026, through a group delivery involving its Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands at the Nanxiang delivery center.
As of end of June 2026, Nio delivered 1.19 million vehicles in China with Shanghai accounting for over 10%; Nio ranked first in Shanghai's overall passenger vehicle market from January to May 2026 with 16,582 units across all energy types and price ranges.
The ES9 premium SUV launched May 27 at 498,000 yuan (or 390,000 yuan with battery-as-a-service), surpassing 10,000 deliveries in 30 days and setting a record for fastest deliveries among premium all-electric models in China's 500,000-yuan segment.
On July 8 (Wednesday), Leapmotor (HKEX: 9863) opened China pre-orders for refreshed versions of its B01 sedan and B10 SUV, letting customers secure three limited-time benefits with a 99 yuan ($15) deposit: 10,000 exclusive energy points, a complimentary new exterior color, and priority access to preview test drives.
Both refreshed models will be built on an 800-volt high-voltage architecture, per Leapmotor's Weibo announcement.
The B-series refresh extends the update cadence already applied to Leapmotor's C-series, part of a broader product blitz aimed at supporting the company's target of delivering 1 million vehicles in 2026.
GAC Energy, GAC International, Brazilian charging operator GreenV, and mobility platform 99 announced a strategic partnership to accelerate Brazil's EV charging infrastructure deployment.
The quartet aims to roll out 242 fast-charging stations (60kW and 120kW) by 2030, addressing Brazil's critical charging bottleneck where 395,000 plug-in vehicles share only 21,060 stations (18.7:1 car-to-charger ratio).
GAC will supply high-quality EVs and technical solutions, GreenV will leverage its 15,000+ existing stations for platform investment and operations, while 99 will use mobility incentives to drive consumer electrification adoption.
GAC Energy、GAC International 与巴西充电运营商 GreenV 及移动平台 99 宣布战略合作，加快巴西电动汽车充电网络建设。
Rivian announced a public offering of 75 million shares on July 6, 2026, raising ~$1.5 billion (potentially $1.7B with full underwriter option) to fund general corporate purposes and DOE loan equity contributions.
The offering prices at $20.14/share and follows stronger-than-expected Q2 delivery results and a raised full-year outlook; lead underwriters include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and Wells Fargo.
The capital raise creates ~6% shareholder dilution and triggered an 11% pre-market stock price decline, reflecting investor concern about Rivian's capital intensity and financing needs for R2 production scaling.
BYD's flagship electric sedan Seal 08 received 65,000 locked-in orders within 30 hours of launching on June 2 in China, comprising 40,000 blind orders from June 12 plus over 25,000 after the official sale began.
Priced under $30,000, the Seal 08 features a dual-motor setup delivering 683 hp (510 kW) with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds; the pure-electric version accounted for over 65% of orders, with buyers favoring the all-wheel-drive configuration.
BYD launched the Seal 08 on June 2 with pure-electric and plug-in-hybrid powertrains available across six variants, part of the company's rapid expansion of its electric vehicle lineup.
比亚迪旗舰电动轿车 Seal 08 于6月2日在中国上市后30小时内锁定6.5万个订单，包括6月12日以来的4万个盲订和上市后超2.5万个订单。
Nio brand's average transaction price reached 443,000 yuan ($65,300) in June, driven by deliveries of the ES9 flagship SUV which starts at 498,000 yuan.
The ES9 surpassed 10,000 deliveries in approximately 30 days from its May 28 launch, setting the fastest delivery record for premium all-electric models.
The price is well above China's overall passenger vehicle market average, with Nio also beginning deliveries of the six-seat ES9 variant and preparing the five-seat ES8 launch for July 9.
Thailand has secured over $4.1 billion in investment pledges for its electric vehicle supply chain, solidifying its position as Southeast Asia's primary automotive manufacturing hub.
The investments reflect global carmakers realigning their production networks toward clean energy and EV/battery technologies as part of the industry-wide electrification shift.
This strategic repositioning leverages Thailand's established auto manufacturing base to capture regional EV supply chain opportunities and compete for next-generation vehicle production.
Amazon is offering significant discounts on Autel's MaxiCharger AC Pro level 2 EV charger, Anker's SOLIX S2000 power station, and Worx's Landroid robot mower on July 6, 2026.
The Anker SOLIX S2000 is discounted nearly 50% from $1,199 to $599.99, the Worx mower sees a $410+ reduction, and the Autel charger is priced at $909.
These deals are part of ongoing Amazon promotional activity, with the Anker power station price matching close to Prime Day promotional pricing.
亚马逊在 2026 年 7 月 6 日推出 Autel MaxiCharger AC Pro level 2 EV 充电器、Anker SOLIX S2000 电源站和 Worx Landroid 割草机的大幅降价促销。
Subaru announced 2027 Trailseeker EV pricing starting at $39,995, months after launch when it became the brand's best-selling electric SUV last month.
The three-trim lineup (Premium, Limited, Touring) features 375 hp, 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.3 seconds, 8.3" ground clearance, 3,500 lbs towing capacity, and 31.3 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Trailseeker is already outselling the Solterra and Uncharted; compared to Solterra it is over 6" longer and nearly 1" taller, while maintaining the same price as the current model year.
China will scrap vehicle tax exemptions for plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell commercial vehicles from January 1, 2027.
Battery electric passenger cars and fuel cell passenger cars remain exempt from taxation as they lack engine displacement and fall outside the tax law's scope.
The policy adjustment reflects the government's decision to scale back NEV tax incentives as market penetration reaches record highs, with the halved-tax policy for energy-saving vehicles also being canceled.
On July 2, 2026, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng projected that China's NEV penetration will exceed 90% by 2030, aligning with Nio founder William Li's forecast from June 26 at the 2026 Nio Partner Day.
He Xiaopeng noted that in 2014-2015 almost no one believed NEVs could reach close to 60% of monthly new-car sales, illustrating the sector's dramatic acceleration.
He Xiaopeng believes the next decade's automotive transformation will center on AI-automobile integration, with each car becoming a "robot on four wheels" and gaining a "soul".
China's NEV retail sales totaled 1,037,000 units in June, declining 7% year-on-year despite recovering 9% month-on-month from May.
The NEV retail penetration rate reached 62.8%, but cumulative sales for the year stood at 4,734,000 units, down 13% compared to the same period in 2025.
Wholesale NEV sales surged 22% year-on-year to 1,506,000 units in June, though overall passenger vehicle retail sales fell 21% year-on-year, signaling continued broad market weakness.
Electrek's Wheel-E podcast (aired July 3, 2026) highlighted new e-bike models from Gazelle, Monarc, and Amflow, with Gazelle's entry featuring Bosch's new hub motor and Monarc's dual-battery Tracer offering premium features and a 5-year warranty.
DJI expanded its e-bike motor applications beyond mountain bikes to new electric SUV-style bikes, while Eurobike 2026 showcased other industry innovations.
Regulatory tensions emerged as the CPSC proposed new rules that could dramatically reshape US e-bike safety standards, while Florida Governor DeSantis vetoed a state e-bike safety bill.
XPeng delivered 103,295 vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, with June shipments reaching 40,126 units.
The GX model had 6,739 deliveries in June, with the model's 10,000th unit rolling off the production line on July 1, 2026; XPeng will debut the MONA L03 in China on July 2, 2026, with presale commencing the same day and global launch to follow.
First-half 2026 EV deliveries are projected to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.66 million tons compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, equivalent to the carbon absorption of 43.92 million young trees over 10 years.
Tesla launched the Model Y L, a three-row six-seat SUV extension of its best-selling Model Y, in the US and Puerto Rico, with the Launch Series now configurable online at $61,990.
The Model Y L delivers 325 miles of EPA-estimated range and 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, utilizing a 2+2+2 seating configuration with heated, ventilated captain's chairs in the second row and heated, power-reclining seats in the third row.
The vehicle stretches the standard Model Y by 5.9 inches in wheelbase and 7 inches in overall length, offering 89 cubic feet of cargo space and features including adaptive damping, upgraded acoustic glass, a 19-speaker audio system, 50W cooled wireless charging pads, and FSD Supervised with integrated Grok AI.
特斯拉推出Model Y L三排六座SUV，已在美国和波多黎各上市，"Launch Series"车型起价$61,990，支持在线配置。
Model Y L提供325英里EPA续航和4.4秒0-60加速，采用2+2+2座位布局，第二排为加热通风船长座椅，第三排为加热和电动调节座椅。
相比标准Model Y，Model Y L增加轴距5.9英寸、整体长度7英寸，提供89立方英尺货物空间，配备自适应减振、升级隔音玻璃、19扬声器音响、50W冷却无线充电板和搭载Grok AI的FSD Supervised。
BYD launched the Seal 08 sedan on Thursday as its first model to offer flash charging as standard across both plug-in hybrid and all-electric versions.
The model starts at 196,900 yuan ($29,030) and comes in six variants: three PHEV trims with up to 400 km range and three BEV trims with up to 905 km CLTC range, all equipped with the second-generation Blade Battery.
The Seal 08 is the flagship sedan of BYD's Ocean lineup and a key expansion into the premium market in 2026; BYD will provide 12 months of free flash charging for new buyers.
BYD outsold Tesla in Q2 2026 BEV sales with 557,090 units compared to Tesla's 480,126 deliveries, extending its lead in battery electric vehicles.
Tesla's 480,126 global deliveries marked a 25% year-over-year increase that far exceeded analyst expectations, while BYD's Q2 sales declined 8.22% year-over-year.
BYD's Q2 rebound was significant at 79.48% growth from Q1 2026's 310,389 units, demonstrating strong sequential recovery despite annual softness.
McMurtry unveiled the production version of its Speirling electric hypercar, which uses giant fans to create downforce that sucks the car to the ground and increases traction without adding weight.
The hypercar produces 1,000 horsepower, weighs 1,050 kg, costs $1.3 million, and has set track records at multiple racing venues.
The fan-based downforce system solves the 'traction-limited' problem faced by high-performance EVs by reviving a 1970s racing technology that was previously banned from competition due to its effectiveness.
Huawei-backed HIMA delivered 50,624 vehicles in June 2026, down 3.73% year-on-year, marking its first YoY decline since May 2025.
June deliveries rose 9.76% month-on-month, continuing a three-month sequential growth streak following April and May gains of 23.17% and 40.79% respectively.
HIMA accumulated 242,229 units in the first half of 2026 with 18.74% YoY growth, and cumulative lifetime deliveries exceeded 1.43 million units, setting the fastest-pace record among China's emerging automotive brands.
Leapmotor delivered 93,376 vehicles globally in June 2026, marking a new monthly delivery record.
June deliveries surged 95% year-on-year and 14.47% month-on-month, with first-half cumulative deliveries reaching 356,487 units, up 60.82% year-on-year.
Q2 2026 deliveries totaled 246,332 units (up 83.68% YoY), bringing cumulative global deliveries to 1,552,590 units by end of June.
Xiaomi EV announced June 2026 deliveries exceeded 30,000 units, marking the third consecutive month above this threshold.
January 2026 deliveries peaked at 39,000+ units; February and March fell to approximately 20,000 due to Spring Festival holiday; Q2 recovery elevated deliveries back above 30,000, supporting the company's 550,000-unit annual target.
The SU7 sedan delivered 24,023 units in May (down 14.24% year-on-year for eight consecutive months), while the YU7 SUV delivered 8,736 units in May, down 11.54% from April.
Zeekr, Geely Auto's premium EV brand, delivered 35,169 vehicles in June 2026, marking its third consecutive month of record deliveries.
June deliveries surged 110.57% year-on-year and 2.30% month-on-month, with H1 cumulative sales reaching 178,370 units, up 96.57% compared to the same period last year.
Zeekr's total cumulative deliveries reached 821,259 units as of end-June, with the Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid luxury SUV flagship model surpassing approximately 60,000 units in cumulative sales.
Ford's midsize electric pickup, developed on its new Universal EV Platform (UEV), was spotted testing in Long Beach and Arizona with a confirmed 2027 launch date.
Starting at approximately $30,000, the vehicle is smaller and more efficient than the discontinued F-150 Lightning and claims to offer more interior passenger space than a Toyota RAV4.
The camouflaged prototype appears significantly smaller than expected, sitting much closer to the ground with a design reminiscent of Ford's Ranchero or Maverick, marking a departure from the previous EV pickup approach.
Waymo announced on June 4, 2026, a partnership with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries from its fleet into clean energy storage for local electricity grids.
B2U uses patented technology to integrate these retired batteries into grid-scale storage systems that capture excess renewable energy during midday peaks and dispatch it during peak demand periods.
California currently averages 6.1 hours daily of 100% clean power and Texas leads in new solar capacity, making expanded battery storage critical to sustaining renewable energy growth.