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China Auto Industry Information
Jan 2026 #NIO Group Domestic Sales: NIO 20.8K (+162% YoY), Onvo 3.5K (-41% YoY), Firefly 2.7K
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#NIO's total exports in January 2026 were 121 units, down 84% MoM.
Firefly was the main export model with 70 units, over half of total exports.
LiAuto, Nio and Xpeng wholesale volume for Jan 2026
• #LiAuto: 27.7k units, -7.5% YoY, -37.5% MoM.
• #NIO : 27.2k units, +96.1% YoY, -43.5% MoM.
• #Xpeng: 20k units, -34.1% YoY, -46.6% MoM.
#BYD Group Wholesale Volume (Feb 1-8, 2026): 36.5k
BYD’s sub-brand FCB contributed 16% of the total volume, anchored by the Tai 7 (4.8k units), which served as the absolute mainstay of the premium lineup.
The Denza brand accounted for 3%, with its main model being the Denza D9 (0.9k units).
The first batch of #NIO Integrated Stores is now ready for operation, housing NIO, Onvo and Firefly brands under one roof.
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Based on 2025 global automaker group sales data, Chinese automakers turned in a strong showing.
#BYD Group and #Geely Holding Group both landed spots in the global top 10, taking 5th and 7th place respectively.
A photo of the new-gen #Xiaomi SU7 has surfaced, featuring a “Flowing Gold Pink” color. The low-saturation hue gives off a premium feel.
Pre-orders are already open, with the model expected to start arriving in showrooms from February 13.
#XiaoMi Auto officially announced that its delivery volume hit over 39k units in January 2026.
Commenting on the data, Lei Jun noted: "SU7 is slated for an imminent facelift; the YU7 is currently the primary model being delivered."
The 60,000th all-new #NIO ES8 delivery is just around the corner. Any guesses on when this milestone will be hit? 🤔
A quick recap of its 10k-unit delivery timelines post-launch:
10k units: 41 days
20k units: 29 days
30k units: 19 days
40k units: 11 days
50k units: 20 days
Pilot Production Underway at BYD’s First European Passenger Car Plant
It is reported that the #BYD #Szeged plant has entered pilot production, with full-scale operations set to launch this spring (March–April).
The #NIO ES9 is undergoing cold-weather testing in Yakeshi.
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Latest spy shots of the #BYD Seal 08 and Sea Lion 08 suggest the models could be equipped with a rear-wheel steering system.
29.01.2026 05:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The #NIO ES8 sold over 5,000 units in three coastal regions: Guangdong (6,790), Zhejiang (6,600), and Shanghai (5,790).
This sales lead reflects the brand's stronger acceptance in these high-consumption markets, closely linked to its well-established battery swap network and service system.
Two upcoming #Xiaomi range-extended SUVs and the SU7L have been spotted, with the video showing the SU7L features a notably long wheelbase.
28.01.2026 08:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#Geely Wholesale Volume (Jan 19-25, 2026)
The Geely brand accounted for 60% of the total, with Boyue (6.4k units) and Preface (6k units) as core models.
For the Galaxy brand, Geome E22H held the leading wholesale volume at 12.3k units, despite a minor fluctuation from the prior week.
NIO’s cumulative battery swaps have exceeded 99 million – the 100 million swap milestone is fast approaching. When will this mark be achieved?
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Images of the #BYD Tang 9 Series, the brand's D-segment flagship SUV, have leaked online. The rear badging suggests it will be capable of 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds.
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Weekly Wholesale Volume of #Volkswagen's China Joint Ventures (Jan 19-25)
• SAIC Volkswagen: 13k units
• FAW-Volkswagen: 32.6k units
Footage of the #Huawei HIMA AITO M6 undergoing winter testing has emerged. The new model is clad in camouflage wrap, yet its overall body silhouette remains clearly discernible.
26.01.2026 05:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NIO Models Retail Delivery Volume (2025)
ET5T: 47.6K | ES6: 43.9K | ES8: 42.9K | EC6: 17.7K | ET5: 16.6K | Others: 7.7K
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NIO Group Retail Delivery Volume (2025)
NIO: 176.4K | Onvo: 110.8K | Firefly: 38.4K
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In 2025, the top 20 models in the Chinese PV market by body-type retail delivery (based on insurance registrations) rankings are as follows:
22.01.2026 08:29 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In a video, a netizen was driving a #XPeng X9 when pedestrians suddenly darted across the road, and the AEB system intervened at the critical moment to avoid an accident.
It was a close call. 😮
#BYD Group Wholesale Volume (Jan 12-18, 2026): 55.2k
• Denza accounted for 1% of the total, with FCB at 9%.
• The top 5 BYD models were: Song (16.2k), Qin (10.5k), Seal (7.1k), Dolphin (5.7k), and Yuan (5.2k).
In 2025, the top 20 BEV models by cumulative retail deliveries (based on insurance registrations) are as follows:
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In 2025, the cumulative retail sales (based on insurance registrations) of the top 20 PV models are as follows:
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Spy shot of the suspected #XPeng G01 reveals a rear lighting design with a full-width light bar.
21.01.2026 10:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1Onvo is working non-stop to roll out batteries to battery swap stations, keeping up with and meeting all users’ battery swap demands.
#NIO #Onvo
#Geely Wholesale Volume (Jan 1-18, 2026)
From Jan 1 to 18, 2026, the total wholesale volume reached 111.8k units, representing a 22% YoY decline.
• Geely: 61.3k units (-28% YoY)
• Galaxy: 50.5k units (-12% YoY)
#Geely Auto Wholesale Volume (Jan 12-18, 2026)
• Total Volume: 42k units
• Geely Brand Share: 59%
• Galaxy Brand Share: 41%
