300,000 Units in Europe: A Key Move in GWM's Global Strategy
GWM plans its first vehicle manufacturing plant in Europe, targeting 300,000 units of localised annual capacity by 2029, with site selection under way.
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Chery: From Entrant to Local Partner in Europe
From January to October 2025 Chery sold 171,147 units in the EU and UK, up 240% year on year, the first Chinese automaker to reach such scale in Europe.
Chinese EV Brands Take 33% of India's Electric Market
As of October 2025 Chinese brands' share of India's battery-electric market had risen from zero in 2019 to 33%, with sales of 57,260 units.
1M Sales Target: Leapmotor's "Scale-Profitability" Paradigm
Profitability Inflection Point Confirmed: Q3 2025 net profit reached ¥150 million, maintaining consecutive quarterly profitability.
Chery's South Africa Strategy: 25% Growth and a Top-10 Place
Chery sold 20,000-21,000 vehicles in South Africa in 2024, growing more than 25% year on year and securing a place among the country's top 10 brands.
Geely's Proton Brand Model Enters Central Asia
Geely's PROTON brand has signed memoranda of understanding with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, entering the region through licensing and localised production.
LFP Passes 80% of China's Battery Installations
September power battery installations reached 76.0 GWh, up 39.5% year on year and a 2025 record, with LFP at 81.8% or 62.2 GWh and NCM at 18.2%.
China Passes 18 Million Charging Piles Nationwide
As of September 2025 China had more than 18.063 million charging facilities in place, up 54.5% year on year, supporting 40 million NEVs.
Auto Parts Globalization Enters a Profit Harvest Phase
Leading players' overseas margins now routinely exceed domestic ones, with CATL at 29.02% overseas against 22.94% at home, showing a technology premium.
Subscription and Battery Leasing as a Business Model
NIO's European subscription service, from €999 a month, secured more than 10,000 orders in six months, with 60% of users new to Chinese brands.
Europe's EV Battlefield: BYD, Tesla and Local Champions
In the first three quarters of 2025 BEVs took 16.1% of the EU market, up from 13.1% in 2024, as BYD, Tesla and local champions competed.
Avatr Accelerates Hong Kong IPO Plans for 2026
Avatr Technology, the premium EV maker backed by Changan, CATL and Huawei, is preparing a Hong Kong listing, with an application possible in October.