Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Chery Implementation
The announced price increases for the Chery Exeed ET5 officially take effect in the retail market.
Xiaomi SU7 Adjustment
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun announces a 4,000 yuan increase for the SU7 standard version due to supply chain costs.
Chery Exeed Announcement
Exeed brand announces a 5,000 yuan hike for the ET5 and a new 5,000 yuan charge for smart driving features.
FAW Bestune Price Hike
Launch of the 2026 Bestune Yueyi 03 with price increases ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan.
Nio has achieved its first-ever quarterly profit in Q4, reporting $4.95 billion in revenue and a significant jump in share price. This milestone has prompted analysts and market commentators like Jim Cramer to shift their outlook on the Chinese EV maker from bearish to speculative bullish.
A historic global oil price shock is reshaping the automotive landscape, offering a critical reprieve for China's over-leveraged electric vehicle manufacturers. As fuel costs soar, the economic case for EVs has strengthened overnight, potentially accelerating China's dominance in the global energy transition.
Xiaomi, Chery, and FAW Bestune have implemented price increases for key EV models, citing a 127% surge in lithium carbonate and a 90% spike in memory chip costs. However, analysts warn that stagnant domestic demand may soon force a return to the aggressive discounting that defined the 2025 market.
Nio achieved its first-ever quarterly net profit in Q4 2025, reporting $4.9 billion in revenue and a 76% year-over-year increase. While the market initially surged 15% on the news, analyst skepticism regarding margin sustainability and a new CEO compensation package led to a subsequent pullback.
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