Chinese Electric Car Dominance and Global Expansion

NIO’s New EC6 Launches with Game-Changing Features

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NIO unveiled its 2025 EC6 coupe SUV, set to debut on May 16 with a bold "Realm Purple" exterior and advanced features including a 935-km CLTC range (150kWh battery) and 5-year free battery swapping 11. The model integrates the SkyOS・Tianshu system with Qualcomm 9295 chip, targeting premium EV buyers in China and Europe. Pre-orders include 240 free swaps, valued at nearly ¥10,000.

XPeng Accelerates Southeast Asia Localization

XPeng announced plans to start production in Indonesia by Q3 2025, becoming the first Chinese NEV brand to localize in Southeast Asia. The G6 and X9 right-hand-drive models will be manufactured with partner ERAL Group, leveraging Indonesia’s nickel resources and targeting the ASEAN market .

CATL’s Solid-State Battery Breakthrough

CATL confirmed its all-solid-state battery will enter small-batch production by 2027, achieving 500Wh/kg energy density and 800-km range after 10-minute charging. The company also revealed progress in condensed batteries for aviation applications .

SAIC’s Hydrogen Patent for Commercial Vehicles

SAIC applied for a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain patent to address high-pressure storage challenges, aiming to reduce costs for heavy-duty trucks and buses. The system targets a 1,000-km range with -30°C cold start capability .