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Spy shots reveal BYD's first MPV for the Ocean Network, caught charging at a BYD ultra-fast charger. The front light signature clearly shows Ocean Network design language, though the overall profile differs significantly from the Ocean-V concept shown at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, leaning toward a more traditional MPV style. Equipment includes a large grille, conventional door handles and a roof-mounted LiDAR. The Ocean-V concept was a five-seat MPV featuring a sliding center screen, 180-degree rotating seats, auto-retracting steering wheel, front-row screen extension, hidden tables and one-key bed mode – whether these carry over to the production model remains to be seen. Expected launch by year-end.

BYD has announced an increase in investment for its Brazilian EV factory from BRL 3 billion to BRL 5.5 billion. The facility, located in the Salvador metropolitan area of Bahia state, is set to have an initial production capacity of 150,000 units annually, manufacturing both electric and hybrid vehicles. Expected to commence operations within the year, BYD's commitment also includes the construction of five residential buildings for 4,230 employees, highlighting the company's long-term dedication and support for sustainable development in Brazil.

On October 13, BYD Han EV officially launched with three trims priced from RMB 235,900 to 275,900. Positioned as a full-size BEV, it is equipped with the 2nd-generation Blade Battery, delivering 1008km CLTC range for RWD variants. All trims come standard with rear-wheel steering, Cloud-A dual-chamber air suspension and ultra-fast charging, with the first unit delivered at the launch event.

XPeng has released official exterior images of the MONA L05, a mid-size 5-seat SUV with a 2940mm wheelbase. It offers both BEV and PHEV range-extender powertrains, with a maximum CLTC range of 660km for the EV variant. Pre-sales will officially kick off on October 15, targeting young consumers' first family SUV market.

TQ Wuling's Porta EV panel van has officially entered the Malaysian market with two variants: the 300 km estimated at RM99,800 OTR (commercial registration) and the 400 km at RM105,800 (final price). Based on the Wuling Yangguang, named Porta EV in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand. Dimensions are 5,010×1,800×1,975/1,960mm (400/300 km) with a 3,050mm wheelbase. Features five doors including two 777mm sliding doors and 270-degree barn-door tailgate with 6.5 cubic metres of cargo space. Both variants share a 102 PS/180 Nm rear motor: 41.9 kWh LFP for 300 km and 56.2 kWh for 400 km. Safety includes dual airbags, ABS, EBD, stability control and front disc/rear drum brakes. Standard features: LED headlights, 8-inch touchscreen (three languages incl. Bahasa Melayu), Bluetooth, USB and reverse camera. Warranties: 5 years/120,000 km vehicle, 5 years/200,000 km motor and battery, 6 years/300,000 km cells. Booking fee is RM500 with early-bird package including a RM3,500 7kW wallbox charger and 3 years/60,000 km free maintenance.

QCraft showcased its urban NOA solution at the 2026 Paris Motor Show on October 12, revealing Paris urban road testing results and offering test rides to European automakers and partners. The solution uses 11 cameras and 1 LiDAR with a one-piece end-to-end technical approach, supporting highway and urban NOA, with completed multi-scenario testing on Paris urban roads and highways. Based on a "world model + reinforcement learning" physical AI architecture with interpretable end-to-end technology. Cumulative deployments exceed 1 million units across 40+ cooperative models, with AEB false trigger rate below 1 per 500,000 km. Established European headquarters in Munich, Germany, and partnered with Qualcomm in 2025 on ADAS solutions. Next steps require meeting European road traffic regulations, functional safety and homologation requirements for mass production.