China bans electronic door handles starting 2027, requiring mechanical releases after safety incidents left passengers trapped inside vehicles.

According to the latest industry data, BYD sold approximately 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2025, surpassing Tesla’s deliveries of 1.63 million EVs over the same period. This marks the first time BYD has finished a full year ahead of Tesla in global BEV sales, beating its U.S. rival by more than 600,000 units.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said he expects China to approve the company's Full Self-Driving system soon. Musk repeated an optimistic timeline he mentioned last year, suggesting approval could come next month.

Shares of Chinese solar panel makers surged after a team of staff sent by Elon Musk had reportedly visited several photovoltaic suppliers in China.

An update to the SU7 has lifted its driving range up to 902 km and could further boost demand