Zeekr will launch the updated 009 in the second quarter, upgrading to a 900-volt high-voltage architecture and Nvidia's new-generation autonomous driving chip.

Both Tai 3 and Tai 7 EV flash-charging variants feature the second-generation blade battery and ultra-fast charging technology.

Xpeng has launched the extended-range version of the G6 SUV starting at 186,800 yuan ($27,080), with a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers.

BYD launched the 2026 Yangwang U7, U8, and U8L models, applying the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology to its most high-end products.

The Seal 07 EV and the 2026 Sealion 06 EV are among the first models to be equipped with the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology.

GAC Aion will launch a battery swap version of the Aion RT in April, while BAIC Arcfox is set to unveil a battery swap sedan.

Firefly has already entered 10 overseas markets, with plans to expand to nearly 40 markets across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia.

Li Auto is reportedly developing robots through a secret project codenamed "Nexus" and plans to release its first two-wheeled robot later this year.

The combined EV battery installation volume of CATL and BYD in January was 42.4 GWh, accounting for 59.0% of the global total.

The Song Ultra EV starts at 155,000 yuan ($22,490) in pre-sales and features second-generation blade battery technology.