Guides: evidence-based answers for UK buyers.
We read the Chinese market first-hand - owner forums, fault databases, supplier filings - so you get answers grounded in evidence, not press releases. Every claim is sourced, dated and marked with a confidence level.
Before you buy
The big questions first: are Chinese EVs worth it, which should you shortlist, and where the market stands.
Chinese car brands in Australia 2026: who leads, who to trust, and what's comingChina's electric brands have become a genuine mainstream force in Australia. BYD is already the country's second-biggest car brand by volume — ahead of Ford,…29 Aug 2026China's ADAS Rules Formalised: New Mandatory Standards Take Effect 2027 — What UK Buyers Should KnowChina passed its first mandatory national ADAS standards in 2026, with L2 rules taking effect on 1 January 2027 and L3/L4 rules on 1 July 2027. A parallel Ro…28 Aug 2026Chinese EV ADAS: what China gets vs what arrives in the UKChina wrote autonomous-driving liability into law in August 2026, and 70 per cent of its new cars now ship with ADAS. UK-bound Chinese EVs tell a different s…27 Aug 2026Chinese EV Smart Driving in the UK: What You're Actually Getting in 2026China's ADAS race is accelerating — city navigation on autopilot, LiDAR on sub-£30,000 cars, and the first L3 test licence. UK buyers get a different story. …27 Aug 2026Are Chinese EVs reliable in New Zealand?Short answer: the Chinese EVs on New Zealand sale look reliable enough on paper, with five-star ANCAP ratings and competitive warranties, but Kiwi owner foru…27 Aug 2026Buying a Used Chinese EV in the UK: Values, Warranties & What to Check26 Aug 2026Seven Chinese Battery Makers, One 2027 Deadline — What the Solid-State Race Means for UK BuyersIn August 2026 alone, seven Chinese battery manufacturers announced 2027 solid-state trial-production targets. That convergence is not coincidence: it reflec…23 Aug 2026800V or 400V: Does Charging Architecture Actually Matter for UK Chinese EV Buyers?The MG IM6 advertises 396kW peak charging on an 800V system. The Leapmotor B10 does 168kW on 400V. At most UK public charge points, both cars charge at the s…19 Aug 2026Chinese EV Fast Charging Compared: Which Models Are Worth a Long Trip?18 Aug 2026Chinese EV safety in 2026: five-star ratings at ANCAP and Euro NCAP — and two things that don't make the headlinesRadar data confirmed on 12 August 2026 that ten Chinese-brand electric vehicles hold five-star ANCAP ratings in Australia — and the same models carry five-st…12 Aug 2026Chinese EV driver assistance explained: what's in China, and what reaches the UKSeven in ten new Chinese EVs now ship with L2-plus driver assistance — hardware and software that most UK buyers would consider futuristic. Yet strip that sa…2 Aug 2026Best Chinese Electric Cars 2026: Every Model Ranked for UK BuyersThe definitive ranking of every Chinese EV on sale in the UK right now — with verified prices, WLTP range, Euro NCAP scores, owner-reported reliability and h…2 Jul 2026Are Chinese Electric Cars Worth It?An honest, evidence-based verdict on Chinese EVs for UK buyers — covering brand survival, real-world quality, WLTP range accuracy, residual values and who sh…2 Jul 2026Are Chinese EVs Reliable? A UK Buyer's GuideEight Chinese EV brands now sell or plan to sell in the UK, backed by everything from state-owned industrial groups to venture-funded startups. Warranty term…16 Jun 2026
Car deep-dives
Single-model write-ups: real-world range, reliability evidence, warranty and running costs.
Zeekr 7GT UK Buyer's Guide 2026: Geely's Premium Electric Estate — and What the 7X Fire Means for YouZeekr's 7GT electric estate arrives in Europe with genuinely impressive charging credentials and Geely's considerable financial backing. UK buyers need to we…5 Sept 2026Lepas L6 Australia: Chery's New Electric SUV Launching in October 2026Chery's Lepas sub-brand launches its first Australian model in October 2026 — the L6, a mid-size electric SUV with 440km WLTP range, LFP battery and extensiv…4 Sept 2026GWM Ora Australia buyers guide 2026: discontinued, recalled — and still worth considering?The GWM Ora was Australia's cheapest electric car until April 2026, when GWM discontinued the hatchback in favour of the Ora 5 SUV. With remaining stock on f…31 Aug 2026MG4 EV Australia: Price, Range and What to Know Before You Buy (2026)The MG4 EV is Australia's most accessible electric car, starting from A$31,990 drive-away. Built by SAIC Motor — China's largest state-owned carmaker — it of…30 Aug 2026XPeng G6 Australia Buyers Guide 2026: Specs, Warranty & Honest VerdictThe XPeng G6 is a mid-size electric SUV available in Australia from A$54,800 plus on-road costs, with 800-volt ultra-fast charging and a 570 km WLTP range on…30 Aug 2026BYD Blade Battery longevity: what the Yangwang U7 endurance test means for UK Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3 ownersA Chinese team drove a Yangwang U7 at 240 km/h for nine days, completing 350 flash-charging cycles across 30,000 km. Battery capacity dropped just 1.3%. We u…27 Aug 2026BYD Dolphin Australia: price, range, safety and what to know before buyingA compact electric hatchback pitched as the cheapest EV in Australia. We check the real Australian price, range, warranty and owner feedback from home and ab…27 Aug 2026BYD Seal Australia Buyer's Guide 2026: Price, Range, Warranty, Charging and What Chinese Owners SayThe BYD Seal is a mid-size electric sedan priced from A$52,990 before on-road costs in Australia, with a 5-star ANCAP rating, 570-520 km WLTP range, 8-year/1…27 Aug 2026Leapmotor T03 Australia: price, range, warranty and what to know before buyingThe Leapmotor T03 is a tiny electric city car selling in China and Europe, but it is not on sale as a new car in Australia and has no confirmed local price o…27 Aug 2026MG4 EV Urban Australia — A Complete Buyer's GuideThe MG4 EV Urban is MG's front-wheel-drive city EV for Australia, priced from the low-$40,000s. This guide covers who makes it, how it compares to the Chines…27 Aug 2026BYD Atto 3 Australia: price, range, safety and what Chinese owners actually sayThe BYD Atto 3 is the best-known Chinese EV in Australia. We verify the local drive-away price, WLTP range, ANCAP rating and warranty, then add what Chinese …27 Aug 2026BYD Dolphin in New Zealand: price, range, warranty and what to check before buyingBYD's small electric hatchback is one of the more affordable new EVs in New Zealand, but availability, pricing and warranty details are shifting as BYD resha…27 Aug 2026BYD Atto 1 NZ Buyers Guide 2026New Zealand's most affordable new electric car: BYD's city hatch packs Blade battery safety, ANCAP 5 stars, and smart tech into a NZ$30,990 package. Is it ri…26 Aug 2026MG ZS EV UK Buyer's Guide 2026: Used Prices, Real-World Range, Reliability and Whether to Buy OneThe MG ZS EV was discontinued as a new car in July 2025 and replaced by the MG S5 EV. But used examples at £7,000–£14,000 now offer compelling value — if you…26 Aug 2026Used MG ZS EV (2019–2025): UK Buyer's GuideThe MG ZS EV was discontinued as a new car in the UK in July 2025, but remains Britain's most abundant used Chinese EV. A 2021-or-later Long Range Trophy off…26 Aug 2026Used BYD Atto 3 UK: Buyer's Guide — Prices, Problems & What to CheckEverything UK buyers need to know about used BYD Atto 3 values, battery health, known faults, OTA updates, running costs and where to buy.26 Aug 2026BYD is Australia's #2 car brand in 2026 — what it means for UK buyersBYD has overtaken Ford, Mazda and Hyundai to claim second place in Australia by total volume for the year to date. The numbers provide the clearest external …25 Aug 2026BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 DM Long Range: China's most capable PHEV reveals where plug-in tech is headingBYD's adventure sub-brand just launched the Tai 7 DM Long Range in China — 50 kWh Blade Battery, 158 kW DC charging, and over 200,000 cumulative sales. It is…20 Aug 2026Chery opens a UK R&D centre and puts cars into Sunderland — what it means for Omoda and Jaecoo ownersChery has announced a Bedfordshire R&D centre opening in late 2026, and confirmed Nissan's Sunderland plant will produce Chery models from 2027. Combined wit…19 Aug 2026Aion UT UK Buyer's Guide 2026: GAC's Budget EV ChallengerThe GAC Aion UT represents a bold new entrant to the UK budget EV segment, targeting the successful MG4 EV and BYD Dolphin with competitive pricing and the u…15 Aug 2026BYD's 2027 Seal 06 Gets God's Eye and LiDAR: What UK Buyers Need to KnowBYD launched the 2027 Seal 06 in China with LiDAR, God Eye B navigate-on-autopilot, and a 630 km CLTC range. UK buyers currently have none of this hardware —…12 Aug 2026Is BYD here to stay? Brand intelligence for UK buyers (2026)BYD delivered 419,211 vehicles in July 2026 alone — its biggest single month — with overseas sales of 179,841, up 124.3% year on year. For UK buyers weighing…3 Aug 2026Is Leapmotor here to stay? Brand intelligence for UK buyers (2026)Leapmotor just crossed 100,000 monthly deliveries — the first Chinese new-force EV brand to do so. With Stellantis holding 51% of the joint venture that sell…3 Aug 2026Chery's record exports: what UK Omoda and Jaecoo owners need to know3 Aug 2026MG ZS EV Reliability: What UK Buyers Need to Know (2026)The MG ZS EV sat at the bottom of the 2025 Driver Power brand table, with 28% of owners reporting a fault in the previous year and What Car? awarding just 3/…22 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 UK Costs: Price, Tax, Insurance, Charging & Running Costs in 2026How much does the BYD Atto 3 really cost to buy, tax, insure and run in the UK? Updated for July 2026 with salary-sacrifice, VED, insurance groups, charging …16 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 Battery Life: WLTP Range, Real-World Results & Long-Term Health for UK BuyersComplete guide to BYD Atto 3 battery life in the UK: WLTP vs real-world range, degradation, charging speeds, cold-weather impact, and the 8-year warranty.16 Jul 2026GWM Ora Funky Cat UK Exit: What Every Owner and Used-Car Buyer Needs to KnowGWM pulled the Ora 03 (Funky Cat) from UK sale in April 2026. Here is what it means for warranty, parts, software, insurance, and used values.16 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 Running Costs UK: The Complete Breakdown5 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 Warranty Explained: UK Terms, Cover & What Owners Actually ExperienceBYD's Atto 3 warranty terms are genuinely market-leading on paper — six years on the vehicle, eight years and 155,350 miles on the battery, fully transferabl…4 Jul 2026Who makes Omoda? What UK buyers need to know about the Chery brandOmoda looks like a new name, but it's a Chery brand — and Chery is China's biggest passenger-car exporter. Here's what that means for warranty, service and r…4 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 Real-World Range: What UK Drivers Actually Get3 Jul 2026
Head-to-head comparisons
Two cars, one table: paired claims with the source and confidence level on every cell.
GWM Ora 03 vs MG4 EV (UK 2026): the budget Chinese EV head-to-headTwo of the most accessible Chinese EVs on UK sale share a price band but split sharply on practicality, charging speed and reliability track record. The GWM …2 Sept 2026Leapmotor B05 vs B10 (UK 2026): same price, very different carsBoth models land at the same price with the LEAP-GRANT — but the B05 is a sporty RWD compact and the B10 is a comfort family SUV. The grant disappears on 30 …31 Aug 2026BYD Seal U DM-i vs Jaecoo 7 SHS-P: Which Chinese PHEV for UK Buyers?Two Chinese plug-in hybrids, the same price bracket, very different engineering priorities. The Seal U offers best-in-class electric range; the Jaecoo 7 SHS-…30 Aug 2026Polestar 2 vs MG IM6: which premium Chinese-made EV wins for UK buyers?Both are assembled in China, both start below £50,000, and both carry a five-star Euro NCAP rating. But on charging speed, warranty length and ownership repu…29 Aug 2026Smart #5 vs BYD Sealion 7: Which Premium SUV is Right for You?A detailed comparison of two leading Chinese electric SUVs: the award-winning Smart #5 (£39,800) and BYD's flagship Sealion 7 (£46,990). Smart leads on value…26 Aug 2026Smart #1 vs Smart #5 (UK 2026): Same Brand, Two Very Different CarsThe Smart #1 and Smart #5 share a brand and a joint-venture parent (Geely–Mercedes), but they answer entirely different questions. The #1 (from £29,960) is a…26 Aug 2026Omoda E5 vs Jaecoo 7: same parent, completely different car — which fits your life?26 Aug 2026Leapmotor B05 vs Omoda E5 UK (2026): range, reliability and which to buyTwo sub-£31k Chinese EVs pitched at similar buyers — but they are fundamentally different in almost every dimension that matters. The B05 delivers more range…25 Aug 2026Leapmotor B05 vs Smart #1 UK (2026): value engineering meets German designTwo compact BEV SUVs at the sharpest end of the market. The Leapmotor B05 brings RWD, 300-mile range and 174-kW charging for under £30k; the Smart #1 offers …3 Aug 2026Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal (UK 2026): Swedish badge, Chinese factory — which mid-size EV wins?2 Aug 2026Smart #1 vs Omoda E5 (UK 2026): Same price, very different prioritiesAt roughly £31,000–£33,000, the Smart #1 Pro+ and Omoda E5 Knight occupy nearly identical price points — but they represent fundamentally different value pro…24 Jul 2026Leapmotor B10 vs Smart #1 (UK 2026): £30k rivals with very different prioritiesAt roughly £29,995–£30,000, the Leapmotor B10 and Smart #1 Pure occupy nearly identical price points but represent fundamentally different engineering and bu…24 Jul 2026Leapmotor C10 vs XPeng G6 UK (2026): the mid-size SUV with the slowest charger vs the fastestTwo Chinese mid-size electric SUVs under £40,000 — but they couldn't be more different. The Leapmotor C10 is backed by Stellantis, cheap to run, and space-ge…24 Jul 2026Leapmotor B10 vs Jaecoo E5: Which Chinese EV SUV is right for you?A detailed comparison of two of the most affordable Chinese electric SUVs in the UK market. The Jaecoo E5 leads on price and running costs, while the Leapmot…22 Jul 2026XPeng G6 vs Tesla Model Y UK (2026): fastest charging vs longest rangeThe XPeng G6 is the fastest-charging EV you can buy in the UK, hitting 451 kW peak DC and 10–80% in around 12 minutes. Starting from £39,990 — roughly £2,000…22 Jul 2026BYD Seal vs XPeng G6 UK (2026): Same Price, Completely Different Bets22 Jul 2026Smart #5 vs XPeng G6 UK 2026: Which Premium Chinese SUV Wins?22 Jul 2026BYD Seal U DM-i vs Leapmotor C10 REEV (UK 2026): which Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV at £36k is right for you?Two Chinese plug-in hybrid SUVs at the same £36,000–£37,000 price point. The Seal U DM-i has a stronger warranty, Apple CarPlay, and higher NCAP scores — but…22 Jul 2026Leapmotor T03 vs Dacia Spring (UK 2026): Britain's two cheapest electric cars comparedAt £12,995 and ~£12,990 respectively, the Leapmotor T03 and Dacia Spring Extreme are the two most affordable new cars in Britain — and both are electric, bot…22 Jul 2026BYD Dolphin vs MG S5 EV: Which Affordable Chinese EV Is Right for You?22 Jul 2026Smart #1 vs MG S5 EV: Which Chinese SUV Is Right for You?The Smart #1 brings premium design, Mercedes-Benz DNA and a genuinely impressive Euro NCAP result — but its 3-year vehicle warranty is the shortest offered b…22 Jul 2026Smart #5 vs BYD Atto 3 EVO (UK 2026): £810 apart — which one's actually better?22 Jul 2026Omoda E5 vs MG S5 EV: which compact electric SUV wins for UK buyers?22 Jul 2026Omoda E5 vs Leapmotor C10 (UK 2026): same price, very different deals22 Jul 2026Leapmotor C10 vs MG S5 EV (UK 2026): Stellantis backing vs class-leading warranty — which family SUV wins?22 Jul 2026BYD Dolphin vs Omoda E5 (UK 2026): Same WLTP Range, Very Different DealsThe BYD Dolphin and Omoda E5 are two of the most purchased compact Chinese EVs in the UK, separated by around £3,000. The Dolphin wins on price, brand scale …22 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 EVO vs XPeng G6 (UK 2026): Same Price, Very Different PrioritiesBYD is the world's largest EV maker by volume and makes its own batteries, motors and chips - vertical integration that genuinely matters when things22 Jul 2026MG4 EV vs Leapmotor B05 UK (2026): Warranty, Range and Which to Buy22 Jul 2026MG4 EV vs Smart #1 UK: value champion vs design premium22 Jul 2026MG4 EV vs Leapmotor B10 UK 2026: Same £29,995 price — very different deals22 Jul 2026MG4 EV vs BYD Dolphin UK: Which Chinese EV Is Right for You? (2026)The two most popular Chinese EVs under £32,000 share a price bracket but diverge sharply on charging speed, range, warranty length, boot space, and the one f…22 Jul 2026Omoda 9 vs XPeng G6: same money, opposite technology22 Jul 2026Leapmotor B10 vs Jaecoo 7: Which Chinese SUV is right for you?Two Chinese SUVs, similar price, very different approaches. The Leapmotor B10 is a pure EV focused on comfort and value; the Jaecoo 7 offers petrol and PHEV …22 Jul 2026Jaecoo 7 vs MG4 EV UK (2026): Which Chinese EV Is Right for You?A detailed comparison between the Jaecoo 7 PHEV SUV and MG4 EV pure electric hatchback, both priced around £30,000 in the UK market. The Jaecoo 7 offers SUV …22 Jul 2026GWM Ora 03 vs BYD Dolphin UK (2026): Green NCAP record vs the practical pick19 Jul 2026XPeng G6 vs BYD Sealion 7 (UK 2026): Two Premium Chinese SUVs — Which One Wins?The XPeng G6 and BYD Sealion 7 both target the premium Chinese EV SUV bracket in the UK, sitting between £39,990 and £59,025. The G6 leads on charging speed …19 Jul 2026Leapmotor B10 vs MG S5 EV: the compact Chinese EV showdown (2026 UK)19 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 EVO vs Leapmotor C10: which Chinese family SUV should you buy?19 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 EVO vs Tesla Model Y: The Definitive UK Buyer's Guide (2026)BYD Atto 3 EVO vs Tesla Model Y: UK buyer's guide covering price, WLTP range, charging, boot space, reliability and running costs for 2026.16 Jul 2026Leapmotor B05 vs BYD Dolphin: UK Buyer's Comparison (2026)Two Chinese-made EVs priced within £300 of each other, both equipped with LFP batteries, 11 kW AC charging, heat pumps and V2L — yet the Leapmotor B05 and BY…16 Jul 2026BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y (UK): Which Large Electric SUV Actually Wins in 2026?The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort starts at £47,025 and the Tesla Model Y RWD Long Range from around £43,990 - a gap of roughly £3,000.16 Jul 2026BYD Atto 3 EVO vs MG4 EV (UK 2026): Two Popular Chinese EVs, One Honest VerdictThe BYD Atto 3 EVO and MG4 EV are the two most visible Chinese EVs in the UK — both backed by large Chinese conglomerates, both with 5-star Euro NCAP, and bo…13 Jul 2026BYD Seal vs MG IM6 (UK, 2026): Premium Saloon Showdown — Range, Charging and What Chinese Owners Really Say12 Jul 2026Smart #1 vs Leapmotor C10 (UK 2026): same £36,500 — but very different Chinese EVsBoth the Smart #1 Pro+ and Leapmotor C10 BEV arrive at around £36,500 in the UK, backed by Western automotive giants — Smart by a Geely-Mercedes joint ventur…12 Jul 2026MG S5 EV vs Leapmotor B05: UK Buyer's Comparison (2026)Two Chinese-made EVs priced identically at £28,995 effective — yet they diverge sharply on safety certification (MG holds Euro NCAP 5★; B05 is untested), war…12 Jul 2026BYD Sealion 7 vs MG IM6 UK (2026): which premium Chinese SUV?The BYD Sealion 7 is made by BYD itself - no rebadge, no shell company. BYD is China's largest EV maker by volume12 Jul 2026Leapmotor B10 vs BYD Dolphin (UK 2026): Which £30k EV Is Actually Worth Your Money?11 Jul 2026BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 (UK): the Chinese challenger against the benchmark11 Jul 2026
Policy, tax & finance
Salary sacrifice, Benefit-in-Kind, VED and grants - the HMRC side of going electric.
Intelligence briefs
Dated notes from the China side: monthly deliveries, recalls, launches. Newest first.
Chinese EVs in the UK this week: Li Auto eyes a launch, XPeng takes control of sales10 Sept 2026BYD's biggest-ever UK sales push: what the September 2026 numbers mean for buyers6 Sept 2026Deepal S05 Gets LiDAR Standard in China — and Charges 30-80% in 15 Minutes6 Sept 2026BYD's UK push: 48,000 registrations, 3.48% market share — and discounts right now5 Sept 2026XPeng August 2026: 39,107 Deliveries, Porsche CO₂ Deal and Iron's Battery Switch5 Sept 2026Leapmotor B05 earns five-star ANCAP rating: what UK buyers need to know before 30 September4 Sept 2026Chinese EV Battery Tech: What the Sep 2026 Signals Actually Mean for UK Buyers4 Sept 2026China's record recall hits Leapmotor and Xpeng: what UK buyers need to know4 Sept 2026BYD's In-House Chip Era: Xuanji A3, 4D Radar and the UK Gap4 Sept 2026Chinese EV Smart Driving: September 2026 — 70% Penetration, L3 Law and the UK Gap4 Sept 2026Leapmotor September 2026: 103,000 monthly deliveries, FAW alliance and the LEAP-GRANT deadline — what UK buyers need to know4 Sept 2026Chery in the UK, September 2026: 8% Market Share, Sunderland Production and the Brand Health Check3 Sept 2026BYD September 2026: Sealion 08 Launches, 53% Overseas Revenue & the UK Generation Gap3 Sept 2026China's 7-million-vehicle door-escape recall: what UK Leapmotor and XPeng owners need to know3 Sept 2026BYD Denza September 2026: N8L Arrives, Z Hypercar Specs Confirmed — What UK Buyers Need to Know3 Sept 2026Geely closes August with 690,000 exports — and three recalls UK owners should know3 Sept 2026Chinese EV August 2026: BYD at 440,000, Chery's 7-Million Milestone and What UK Buyers Should Know3 Sept 2026Chinese EV Intelligence — 3 September 2026: Leapmotor Surpasses Tesla China for Third Month Running2 Sept 2026August 2026: Leapmotor outsells Tesla China for the third month running — and BYD ships its biggest export haul yet2 Sept 2026Leapmotor's £1,500 LEAP-GRANT expires 30 September — what B10 and B05 buyers need to know2 Sept 2026NIO Q2 2026 results: first adjusted operating profit — what it means for UK buyers2 Sept 2026China ADAS September 2026: 70% Penetration, New Liability Laws and What UK Buyers Actually Get1 Sept 2026Chinese EV Brand Health: August 2026 Delivery Results and What They Mean for UK Buyers1 Sept 2026XPeng's VLA 2.0 and the G9L: what the world's most advanced production ADAS means for UK G6 owners1 Sept 2026Geely Galaxy Battleship 700: what China's boldest Chengdu reveal means for UK Smart owners1 Sept 2026Chery in September 2026: H1 financial recovery, Freelander 8 arrives and the accounts payable signal UK owners need to understand1 Sept 2026Global EV Market: July 2026 — Leapmotor enters the world top 20, Europe surges 51%, and what it means for UK buyers30 Aug 2026China's ADAS 70% Moment: Huawei's Solid-State LiDAR and What Late-August 2026 Signals Mean for UK Buyers30 Aug 2026BYD August 2026: Q2 Recovery, 68% Export Surge & 10,000 Flash Chargers30 Aug 2026Chinese EV Intelligence: 25–30 August 202630 Aug 2026GWM Ora 5 BEV launch: 580 km CLTC and what it means for UK buyers29 Aug 2026Geely at Chengdu 2026: 830 kW off-road PHEV unveiled — while China's quality watchdog flags its cheapest EV29 Aug 2026BYD H1 2026: Profit Falls While Exports Soar — What UK Buyers Need to Know29 Aug 2026NIO on the eve of Q2 results: three August signals UK buyers should track29 Aug 2026BYD's megawatt charging blitz: 10,000 stations in five months — and what it means for UK buyers28 Aug 2026Leapmotor and FAW: what China's biggest state carmaker joining forces means for UK buyers28 Aug 2026Geely takes EV right-hand drive seriously: new models in New Zealand and what it signals for UK Smart buyers28 Aug 2026China's 15th Five-Year EV Plan: what the new rules mean for UK buyers of Chinese cars27 Aug 2026BYD Denza D9 UK: seven-seat PHEV MPV arrives at £75,000 — what to know before ordering27 Aug 2026Xiaomi Auto August 2026: N90 Max Reveals the New Battleground for Chinese Premium EVs27 Aug 2026BYD Great Seagull confirmed at Chengdu 2026: what UK buyers need to know27 Aug 2026Geely's 1,000V architecture: what the charging breakthrough means for UK Smart #1 and Smart #5 buyers26 Aug 2026Polestar Banned from the US: what it means for UK Polestar 2 buyers26 Aug 2026Chinese EV Smart Driving: August 2026 — The L3 Milestone and What UK Buyers Need to Know26 Aug 2026Waymo's 3,200-vehicle bet on Zeekr: what UK buyers in the Geely family need to know26 Aug 2026Porsche Picks Xpeng: What the EU CO₂ Pool Deal Means for UK G6 Buyers26 Aug 2026Xiaomi SU7 reaches 500,000 deliveries — and what that pace means for the UK26 Aug 2026Xiaomi Auto at 700,000 Deliveries: SkyNomad Reveals Where Chinese Premium EVs Are Heading26 Aug 2026UK ZEV Mandate Under Review: August 2026 Intelligence Brief26 Aug 2026UK ZEV Mandate Under Review: What August 2026's Record Sales Mean for Chinese EV Buyers26 Aug 2026Tesla's $17 billion chip factory: context for UK buyers watching the Chinese EV race26 Aug 2026Tesla FSD enters Europe and Model Y finally gets V2L — what UK buyers need to know26 Aug 2026Tesla FSD v15, a Bollard and China's ADAS Boom: August 2026 UK Read26 Aug 2026Tesla's China week of 22 August 2026: the 2.74-million-vehicle recall, Doubao AI, and Nevada robotaxis — UK read26 Aug 2026Tesla in August 2026: Five facts UK buyers need before comparing it with Chinese EVs26 Aug 2026Tesla Q2 2026: what UK buyers comparing Chinese EVs need to know26 Aug 2026NIO Q2 2026 earnings on 1 September: what the ET5 Touring sales slump tells UK buyers26 Aug 2026NIO in August 2026: Three Brands, 35,000 Monthly Sales — and Why UK Buyers Are Still on the Sidelines26 Aug 2026NIO in August 2026: 120 Million Battery Swaps, Three Brands, and What the Sales Data Means26 Aug 2026Geely's 93,000-vehicle LiDAR recall: what it means for Smart #1 buyers in the UK25 Aug 2026XPeng Australia goes direct: what TrueEV customers need to do now (August 2026)25 Aug 2026Chery H1 2026: profit slips, exports surge — what Omoda and Jaecoo UK buyers need to know25 Aug 2026Chinese EV intelligence — 25 August 202624 Aug 2026XPeng Q2 2026: Revenue Up, Loss Triples — What UK G6 Buyers Need to Know24 Aug 2026Leapmotor's second straight profit: what the H1 2026 results mean for UK buyers24 Aug 2026Chinese EV Intelligence — 24 August 202624 Aug 2026Leapmotor hits 100,000 deliveries — and the B03 is headed to the UK23 Aug 2026GAC Aion Ray 7: What a 192-LiDAR Chinese Sedan Tells UK Buyers About the EV Tech Gap23 Aug 2026Leapmotor recalls 371,200 vehicles in China — should UK owners worry?23 Aug 2026Chinese EV Intelligence — 22 August 202623 Aug 2026China ADAS intelligence — August 2026: Huawei's camera-only L2+ reaches budget EVs as China cracks down on driver monitoring22 Aug 2026Chery's H1 2026 finances: record exports, rising payables, and what UK Omoda and Jaecoo buyers need to know22 Aug 2026BYD Tang Gen 3 revealed at Chengdu 2026: 850 km CLTC, 35.4-inch screen, Q4 China launch — what it means for UK buyers22 Aug 2026China's 7-million-car recall left BYD untouched: what August 2026 tells UK buyers22 Aug 2026Geely Reshuffles at the Top: What the Leadership Change Means for Smart #1 and Zeekr21 Aug 2026Chinese EV Intelligence — 21 August 202621 Aug 2026Chinese EVs in New Zealand — week of 21 August 2026: Geely's NZ$22,990 EX2, the Starray extended range, and what July's +231% BEV surge means21 Aug 2026Chengdu Auto Show 2026: What UK Buyers Need to Know from China's Biggest Car Week21 Aug 2026MG 07 enters production: what SAIC's new flagship means for UK buyers21 Aug 2026Chery at Chengdu 2026: Luxeed RX pre-orders, first-half finances, and what Omoda and Jaecoo UK buyers need to know20 Aug 2026BYD Fang Cheng Bao Formula S and GT: what Chengdu's boldest new sedan means for UK Denza watchers20 Aug 2026Geely's 500 Wh/kg battery, Chery's £69bn overseas push, and the week's most important numbers — 20 August 202620 Aug 2026Chinese EV intelligence, 20 August 2026: GAC Aion's 700 km saloon, Huawei ADAS below ¥105k, and Leapmotor's Argentina move20 Aug 2026Chinese EV intelligence, 20 August 2026: Huawei ADAS goes budget, Leapmotor reaches South America, and a Freelander 8 blunder20 Aug 2026GAC Aion Ray 7 debuts: 700 km CLTC, 192-line LiDAR and Huawei brakes — China EV intelligence19 Aug 2026China ADAS August 2026: Competition Results, City NOA at Scale, and What UK Buyers Actually Get19 Aug 2026Chinese EVs in August 2026: what the latest industry moves mean for UK buyers19 Aug 2026China's July 2026 EV Rankings: Tesla Leads, But the Real Story Is underneath — What UK Buyers Need to Know19 Aug 2026Chinese EV intelligence, 19 August 2026: Leapmotor's top-5 breakthrough, BYD's export machine, and Geely's RHD push18 Aug 2026Geely's Chairman Succession: What UK Smart Buyers Need to Know — August 202618 Aug 2026Zeekr 7GT: What the Australia Reveal Tells UK Buyers About Geely's Premium EV Arm18 Aug 2026BYD at Chengdu 2026: the Da Han flagship and what a 1,008 km claim means for UK buyers18 Aug 2026Chinese EV intelligence, 18 August 2026: BYD's 1,008 km flagship, Xiaomi's 500,000th delivery, and Tesla FSD enters Europe17 Aug 2026China's ADAS race, 17 August 2026: Zhijie RX claims conditional L3 as VW fires back with its own system17 Aug 2026Geely Auto H1 2026: Record Revenue, Leadership Overhaul, and What It Means for UK Smart Buyers17 Aug 2026Leapmotor's A10 Claims No.1 in China's SUV League: July 2026 Intelligence for UK Buyers17 Aug 2026BYD's God's Eye Goes Mainstream: Qin MAX August 2026 — Intelligence for UK Buyers17 Aug 2026Chery at GIIAS 2026: Indonesia as the RHD Laboratory — What the Chery Q BEV Means for UK Omoda and Jaecoo Owners17 Aug 2026GAC Aion in August 2026: Ray 7 Debut, ADAS Win and a Recall Signal — What UK Buyers Should Know17 Aug 2026Leapmotor No. 1, BYD's Five-Minute Charge, and Porsche's Chinese Credits: Chinese EVs 17 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Chinese EVs 16 Aug 2026: BYD Flash-Charging Era, UK ZEV Rethink, and XPeng's Porsche Coup16 Aug 2026Guiyang 2026: 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