Tesla’s bid to regain China market share, BYD outsells BMW in Hong Kong: 7 EV reads

From driverless taxis in China to Beijing’s restrictions on eight key battery technologies, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Reading Time:2 minutes

A Tesla Model 3 EV is seen during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on July 16, 2025. Photo: AFP

Published: 3:15pm, 23 Jul 2025Updated: 12:45pm, 6 Aug 2025

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Tesla plans 6-seat version of Model Y to reclaim lost market share in China

Tesla will introduce a longer, six-seat version of its popular Model Y SUV in China, a strategic move aimed at reclaiming market share in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market amid increasing competition from domestic rivals.

2. China and Europe power 24% growth in global EV sales in June

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surged 24 per cent in June from a year earlier, driven by strong demand in China and Europe, while the US fell behind, according to the market research firm Rho Motion.

3. Driverless taxis in mainland China could control more than 6% of market: HSBC

A worker cleans a robotaxi in Shanghai. Photo: AP

Driverless cabs in China could account for 6 per cent of the country’s total taxi market, aided by advanced digital infrastructure and consumer willingness to embrace new technologies, according to HSBC.

Select Voice

Choose your listening speed

Get through articles 2x faster

1.25x

250 WPM

Slow

Average

Fast

00:0000:00

1.25x