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Chinese EV makers move beyond cheap cars as western rivals stay in losses
Chinese electric vehicle makers are reshaping the global auto industry by securing profitability beyond price advantages, while many western rivals remain in the red despite heavy investment. Reports say Leapmotor, Nio and Xpeng have turned profitable, alongside BYD and others. Their edge is linked to vertical integration, battery supply-chain strength and new business models such as battery swapping. Western automakers face high transition costs and softer demand growth.
Mobility
Tesla Model Y keeps top spot in Q1 2026 EV sales despite year-on-year decline
The global electric-vehicle market lost momentum in January 2026 as U.S. and Chinese tax incentives were reduced or ended, cutting plug-in registrations 6% from a year earlier to about 1.2 million, a report cited by Cleantechnica showed. Tesla’s Model Y remained the top-selling model with 53,074 units, down 7%, while Model 3 sales fell 47% to under 15,000. Growth remained strong in parts of Asia and some emerging markets as Chinese exporters expanded overseas.
Mobility
China pushes \'moving\' EV charging stations with overhead rail robots
China is accelerating innovation in EV charging infrastructure with ceiling-rail robots seen in underground parking garages in several cities. Users request charging via QR codes or WeChat mini programs, and a robot moves above the vehicle to connect automatically, making each parking space a potential charging point. EV outlet Electrek said the approach is cost-efficient because one rail network can cover multiple bays. Several companies are developing similar systems, though they rely on Level 2 AC charging.
