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Nio plans to add 1,000 new battery swap stations in 2026

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On February 6th , the Chinese EV maker reached the historic milestone of completing its 100 millionth battery swap service. Standing at this milestone, William Li, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Nio, officially shared the company’s infrastructure plan s for its energy replenishment network in 2026 : these plans include constructing 1,000 new battery swap stations in 2026  Nio founder, chairman and Ceo William Li (center, holding phone) celebrates the company's 100 millionth battery swap services milestone with Nio owners, partners and his team On February 6th, NIO reached a historic milestone—cumulative battery swap services surpassed 100 million times. The journey from zero to 100 million swaps took 2,819 days. Standing at this milestone, William Li, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Nio, officially shared the company’s infrastructure plans for its energy replenishment network in 2026.  These plans include constructing 1,000 new battery swap stations in 2026 and i ncreasing the...
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BYD plans a network of mini EV dealerships to promote its Racco electric kei car in Japan

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The Chinese New Energy Vehicle (Nev) maker is adopting an unconventional strategy to expand its Japanese sales by opening mini dealerships showcasing only one or two models to promote of its Racco electric K-car designed specifically for the local market  BYD unveiled the Racco at Japan Mobility Show, which opened on October, 25 BYD is adopting an unconventional strategy to strengthen its position in Japan. The Chinese New Energy Vehicle (NEV) maker plans to launch a network of mini-dealerships in smaller cities ahead of the rollout of its Racco electric kei car, according to a report by Nikkei Asia on February 9. These outlets will be located in towns with populations of up to 500,000 people.  "We intend to cover small, regional commercial areas in order to sell mini EVs," said Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Auto Japan, according to the report. Each showroom will display only one or two vehicles and open as quickly as possible—a stark contrast to traditional large-sca...
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Nio files ES9 flagship SUV with a range of up to 620 km ahead of April launch

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The Chinese EV maker has filed MIIT regulatory documents in China for its upcoming ES9 flagship electric SUV, confirming a maximum CLTC-rated range of 620 km with a 102-kWh battery pack, ahead of a technical launch tentatively scheduled for around April 10, 2026  Nio ES9 Nio‘s upcoming flagship electric SUV, the ES9, has been spotted in China’s regulatory filings. According to the latest regulatory filing, the vehicle will feature a 102kWh battery pack with CLTC pure electric range options of 580km, 600km, and 620km. For reference, Nio's current flagship SUV, the third-generation ES8, achieves a CLTC range of 635 kilometers with the same battery pack.  The ES9 is equipped with a 102-kWh battery pack weighing 545 kilograms, representing an energy density of 187 Wh/kg , according to a vehicle model catalog eligible for purchase tax reductions released on Monday by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).  Side of the Nio ES9 The filing lists the ES...
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Nio has reached milestone of 100 million battery swap services

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The Chinese EV maker has achieved a cumulative total of 100 million battery swap services. The milestone was reached at 22:33:18 Beijing time on February 6 , with Nio founder, chairman, and CEO William Li and the team celebrating the achievement. Nio opened its first battery swap station on May 20, 2018 at Nanshan Science and Technology Park in Shenzhen After 2,819 days , Nio’s core underlying capability—the battery swap network—has reached a milestone worthy of the Chinese automotive history books: 100 million battery swap services, marking a significant milestone for its signature energy replenishment solution.  The milestone was reached at 22:33:18 Beijing time on February 6, with Nio founder, chairman, and CEO William Li and the team celebrating the achievement . William Li and Shen Fei witnessed this moment via livestream. Simultaneously, Shen announced a festive giveaway: ONVO owners will enjoy waived service fees for battery swaps during the Chinese New Year.  Nio ope...
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Xiaomi unveils the YU GT, positioned as a high-performance version of its EV Suv

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The Chinese EV maker has officially filed a new variant for its Sport utility with a powertrain total power output of 738 kW (1.003 Cv) surpassing the 508 kW (691 Cv) of the YU7's most powerful variant  Xiaomi YU7 GT Xiaomi YU7’s performance variant, the YU7 GT, has officially appeared in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) declaration filings today. Positioned as a high-performance version of the YU7, the model boasts a wide-body sports kit and a dual-motor powertrain delivering over 1,000 Cv.  Visually, the front fascia features a newly designed bumper, complemented by wider front fenders that give the car a more muscular stance. Performance cues include a large rear diffuser and a prominent red “GT” badge adorning the tail. Further details reveal red brake calipers, hinting at the potential inclusion of carbon-ceramic brake discs. The vehicle will ride on 21-inch wheels.  Rear of Xiaomi YU7 GT The high-performance model YU7 GT measures 50...
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Nio announced today its first-ever quarterly profit in 11 years

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The Chinese EV maker announced today a significant financial milestone , projecting its first-ever quarterly adjusted operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2025. This achievement comes 11 years after the company’s establishment, marking a pivotal moment in its financial trajectory  Nio ES8 Nio expects to achieve a significant financial milestone: its first quarterly profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 — both non-GAAP and GAAP —. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker issued a profit alert in pre-market trading on Thursday, projecting adjusted operating profit (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter to range between about 700 million yuan ($100 million) and 1.2 billion yuan ($172 million).  This represents the first time the company expects to record a single-quarter adjusted operating profit. By comparison, Nio recorded a non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of 5.54 billion yuan in the fourth quarter of 2024.  On a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, N...
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Renault Captur: a listino la ECO-G 120

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In Italia il Suv compatto della Casa francese ha chiuso il 2025 con una flessione di immatricolazioni del 19,69% e ha iniziato il 2026 con un calo del 18,93% . Lo scorso anno il mercato delle bifuel a Gpl ha perso il 3,7% e in gennaio la contrazione è stata addirittura a doppia cifra: -32,98%. Oggi però Renault risponde con una nuova versione a doppia alimentazione più potente (120 Cv anziché 100), con maggiore autonomia (1.400 km: 100 in più) e in vendita allo stesso prezzo dei modelli a benzina: a partire da 24.400 euro, chiavi in mano  Per scaricare i prezzi aggiornati di Renault Captur clicca qui  t.ly/j_lGf Per scaricare il listino aggiornato di Renault Captur clicca qui  t.ly/BXkxB In Italia nel 2025 il mercato delle vetture bifuel a benzina e a Gpl ha rallentato : lo scorso anno ha totalizzato 142.253 immatricolazioni, 5.508 in meno, equivalenti a una flessione del 3,7% rispetto alle 147.761 del 2024. In dicembre il calo è stato ancora più alto: -4,7% c...
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