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A Chery Q electric prototype has been spotted testing on Malaysian roads, positioned as a B-segment EV hatchback to compete with the Proton eMas 5. Measuring 4,195/1,811/1,573mm with a 2,700mm wheelbase, it is larger than the eMas 5. The Thailand-spec features a 122hp rear motor with a 41.278kWh LFP battery delivering 400km NEDC range (340km WLTP), supporting 85kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 16 minutes). Features include an 8.8-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 50W wireless charging, 360-degree camera and powered tailgate (375L + 70L front). Expected under RM100,000 but priced above the eMas 5.

BYD has officially launched the Seal 08 in China, with 8 variants priced between 229,900 and 279,900 yuan. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, the model offers both 1.5L PHEV and pure electric powertrains. The PHEV variant delivers a combined CLTC range of 1,650 km, while the EV version achieves up to 900 km CLTC range, with the dual-motor AWD completing 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Key features include second-generation Blade Battery, rear-wheel steering, Cloud Ride-A air suspension, and Tian Shen Zhi Yan 5.0 intelligent driving system. The launch marks BYD's expansion into the competitive mid-to-large family SUV segment.

Li Auto reported August 2026 deliveries of 37,679 units, bringing cumulative deliveries to 1,801,834 units. The new Li MEGA launches on September 2 and Li i9 mid-September. The Li i9 is a six-seat pure electric SUV (5,225/1,970/1,752mm, 3,168mm wheelbase) with four standard LiDARs, dual motors (150kW front + 250kW rear) and 101kWh battery delivering 680-705 km range. In H1 2026, the Li i6 ranked among the top 3 best-selling vehicles above 200,000 yuan for seven consecutive months. Mahou VLA will roll out to Thor and Orin-X platform users in September. As of August 31, Li Auto operates 487 retail centers (160 cities), 533 service centers (218 cities) and 4,162 supercharging stations with 22,939 piles.

The 2027 ZEEKR 7X will launch in Q4 with unchanged exterior design but new color options and an available 85kWh Golden Brick battery. The current model is priced at 229,800-269,800 yuan, equipped standard with Thor chip and Qianli H7 autonomous driving. Powertrain options include RWD 370kW with 75/103kWh battery and AWD 585kW with 103kWh, offering up to 802km range. Current purchase benefits include free rear electric sofa, fridge and 20-inch wheels, plus choice of 5-year 0% finance, 10,000 yuan discount or premium gift.

Spy shots of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra facelift have emerged in China. The model retains the fastback silhouette with carbon fiber mirrors, roof-mounted LiDAR and ceramic brakes, while the rear features a large goose-neck spoiler with DRS for improved downforce. A new quad-motor powertrain delivering over 2,054hp is expected, a significant jump from the current 1,548hp tri-motor setup. For reference, the current version accelerates 0-100 km/h in 1.98 seconds with a top speed exceeding 350 km/h.

Jaecoo has launched the J7 PHEV AWD in Australia this month. The model features a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission with a 1.5L turbo engine (103hp/215Nm) paired with a front motor (204hp/210Nm) and rear motor (154hp/210Nm), delivering a combined 354hp and 490Nm. The 18.4kWh BYD LFP battery offers 80km NEDC pure electric range (approximately 70km WLTP). It supports 40kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 20 minutes). The cabin features a 10.25-inch instrument display, 14.8-inch portrait touchscreen and head-up display. Priced at AU$47,990 (approximately RM138,500) in top Summit trim.