New Energy Daily · Archive
New Energy Daily archive, 4 issue
- 112026-11Geely Xingyuan Hits One Million in Two Years; BYD Expands into MicrocarsGeely's Xingyuan reached cumulative sales of 1 million units 24 months after launch, becoming the fastest new energy vehicle to hit the million mark worldwide, with October monthly sales topping 70,000 for the first time. BYD received approval for an exterior design patent on a two-door microcar, with Wolfgang Egger among the designers, as its 19 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the line. A Ford survey of 36,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles found that 95% had battery health between 87% and 97%, offering real-world data on battery degradation anxiety.
- 102026-11BYD Rolls Out Its 19 Millionth NEV as EREV Wholesales Jump 31% MoMBYD's 19 millionth new-energy vehicle rolled off the line — a Fangchengbao Tai 9, with pre-orders for the flagship also opening. CPCA data shows October extended-range wholesales at 152,000 units, up 31.3% month on month, with Xiaomi's Pengcheng topping 50,000 units in its first full delivery month as the main driver. Henan issued an auto aftermarket plan targeting more than 330,000 charging guns by the end of 2028.
- 092026-11BYD Expects Full-Year Sales Growth as Battery Swapping and Energy Storage Go GlobalBYD expects slight full-year sales growth, with overseas markets growing faster; October sales hit 490,200 units and exports reached 170,200. Li Shufu publicly endorses battery swapping, and Geely and NIO have already formed a capital and technology partnership. Energy storage exports are seeing a wave of long-term agreements, with EVE, Gotion and BYD building positions in the Middle East. Domestic passenger car retail sales fell 22% in the first 10 months, but range-extender models doubled, and energy investment is expected to reach $940 billion, the world's largest.
- 082026-11Wind and Solar Near Half of China's Capacity as Retired Batteries Fetch Premium PricesThe Global Energy Transition Report (2026) shows China's renewable energy system leads the world in both scale and growth rate, with wind and solar capacity now approaching half of the national total. Retired power batteries have repeatedly fetched double their assessed price on a bidding platform, turning recycling from an environmental burden into a tradable asset. The largest single-unit flywheel energy storage project has been connected to the grid, providing millisecond-level response for thermal power frequency regulation. Together, these three threads point to a shift in the new energy industry chain from capacity expansion toward stock asset operations and regulation capacity building.