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The latest on Chinese electric car brands: BYD, NIO, XPeng, Zeekr, Xiaomi and more.

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BYD Ti 9: PHEV SUV with 310 km Electric Range and 9-Minute Charging

BYD’s off-road subsidiary Fang Cheng Bao has given the massive Ti 9 plug-in SUV its live debut in China, featuring a 66.5 kWh LFP Blade 2.0 battery and 310 km of electric range. The most intriguing feature is its “Flash Charging,” which takes the battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. Whether and when such a package will come to Europe remains uncertain, but the underlying technology is a clear indication of what to expect from future BYD and Denza models.

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BYD readies larger Dolphin Surf-style EV measuring 4.20 m with 95 kW

BYD is working on a new small electric car that closely resembles the Dolphin Surf but is expected to offer noticeably more space. Measuring around 4.20 m long, with a 2.65 m wheelbase and up to 95 kW of power, the model is clearly aimed at Europe’s popular A0 small-car segment. A European launch has not yet been officially confirmed, but the direction is clear.

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NIO Renewed in Germany: Used EVs From €26,900

NIO is launching “Renewed,” its own used-car program in Germany, with particularly low starting prices—for example, the ET5 from €26,900. The key point: The high-voltage battery is not included in the purchase but rented through a monthly subscription. This can be worthwhile if you want to use Power Swap, but it noticeably increases your ongoing fixed costs.

NIOLaw, Finance & Insurance

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Geely plans 1,000-volt system to make EV charging even faster

Geely is developing a 1,000-volt architecture to further reduce fast-charging times for future EVs and has already built infrastructure featuring high-power charging points rated at up to 1,500 kW. Firm production specifications are still unavailable, but one thing is clear: stable, high charging power across the charging curve matters more than peak figures. In China’s technology race, 1,000 volts has become a key focus, with BYD and CATL also pushing megawatt charging forward.

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Waymo Launches New Robotaxi Vans: What the Zeekr Ojai Offers

Waymo is now using new electric minivans called Ojai in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix to carry regular paying passengers. The vehicles are built by China’s Zeekr but equipped in the US with Waymo’s sixth-generation hardware and software. For customers, that means more space than in the Jaguar I-Pace used to date and, in the longer term, a significantly larger fleet.

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BYD Great Han: 1,008 km of Range and 9-Minute Charging

BYD has opened pre-orders in China for the Great Han, a new flagship sedan offering up to 1,008 km of CLTC range. It also features Blade Battery 2.0 and “Flash Charging,” which BYD says can charge the battery from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. Other technical highlights include air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a comprehensive ADAS package.

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Geely solid-state battery: 2027 pilot launch and 1,000 km target

Geely has announced a concrete timeline for solid-state batteries for the first time: From 2027, the first vehicles are set to enter pilot operation with the new battery technology. Figures of up to 500 Wh/kg at pack level and ranges exceeding 1,000 km have been suggested, but details on capacity and charging remain unclear.

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