BYD’s latest EV costs just over $10,000, goes 250 miles, and packs a LiDAR, too

BYD just launched the 2026 Seagull with a starting price of $10,300 and an optional LiDAR driver-assist package that puts features usually reserved for premium EVs into one of the world’s most affordable electric cars.

Tesla China retail sales fall 10% in April despite reports of 36% surge
Tesla China retail sales fall 10% in April despite reports of 36% surge

Tesla’s actual retail sales in China fell 10% year-over-year in April to just 25,956 vehicles, according to new data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) — despite widespread reports last week that Tesla’s China sales had surged 36%.

The …

BYD’s blazing-fast Flash charging tech for EVs got hot enough to roast a turkey

A real-world test of BYD’s Megawatt Flash Charge technology recorded battery temperatures of 169.6°F, well above China’s recommended safety ceiling for lithium iron phosphate cells, raising concerns about long-term battery health.

Chinese automakers race to enter Canada, here are the EVs likely coming
Chinese automakers race to enter Canada, here are the EVs likely coming

Three major Chinese automakers — BYD, Chery, and Geely — are actively hiring staff, scouting dealership locations, and registering trademarks in Canada following the country’s landmark decision to slash tariffs on Chinese-built EVs from 100% to 6.1%. B…

BYD might have just solved the worst part of owning an EV

BYD is demonstrating a new charging system built around its second generation Blade Battery, with vehicles already using it on site. The company claims significantly faster charging speeds, but wider impact will depend on rollout and real world consist…

BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp
BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp

BYD unveiled the Seal 08, its new flagship electric sedan, at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. The vehicle packs BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery targeting over 1,000 km of CLTC range and megawatt-level flash charging that adds 400 km of range …

I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry
I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry

I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and Chinese. I’m not being dramatic. Just realistic.

In a single hall at the show, there were more E…

Hyundai unveils sleek new IONIQ V: a production car that looks like a concept
Hyundai unveils sleek new IONIQ V: a production car that looks like a concept

Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ V at Auto China 2026 in Beijing today, a sleek electric liftback with over 600 km of CLTC range built on an 800V platform with CATL batteries. It’s the production version of the Venus concept the automaker revealed earlier th…

Battery tech is solving problems buyers still don’t care about

For the longest time, the electric vehicle industry has been chasing a finish line that felt simple enough: make charging as fast as refueling a petrol car. That was the promise, the pitch, and in many ways, the justification for everything from billio…

Tesla (TSLA) retail sales crash 16% in China in Q1 despite ‘rising’ wholesale numbers
Tesla (TSLA) retail sales crash 16% in China in Q1 despite ‘rising’ wholesale numbers

Tesla’s actual retail sales in China crashed 16% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with March alone plunging 24% — despite several media outlets reporting that Tesla’s China numbers were up for the quarter.

The discrepancy comes down to the difference betw…