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China’s EV Makers Escalate the Flagship SUV Wars — Bigger, Smarter and More Expensive

This week’s announcements from Xpeng, Li Auto, Avita and Leapmotor underline a shift in China’s EV industry toward high‑end SUVs that sell on software, chassis electronics and compute as much as battery range. Manufacturers are betting that steer‑by‑wire, 800V electrification and lidar‑led autonomy will justify premium pricing, though execution, safety certification and clear consumer benefits remain the decisive hurdles.

NeTe2026年2月8日 09:20

#Xpeng GX#Li Auto L9 Livis#Avita 06T

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Xiaomi’s SU7 Gets Its First Facelift — A Test of Whether the EV Hype Can Become Durable Growth

Xiaomi is refreshing the SU7 sedan 21 months after its launch, raising prices slightly while adding advanced sensors and compute to catch up with rivals. The facelift reflects a strategic shift from single‑model blitzes to a broader, systemised approach amid internal product cannibalisation, production mismatches and a more discerning Chinese EV market.

NeTe2026年1月29日 09:10

#Xiaomi#SU7#YU7