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Geely's April sales reach 235,000 units as NEV penetration climbs to 57.7%
Geely Auto sold 235,164 passenger vehicles in April 2026, marking both year-on-year and month-on-month growth. Geely-branded models accounted for 180,622 units, while Lynk & Co and Zeekr delivered 22,755 and 31,787 units, respectively.
New energy vehicle (NEV) sales across the three brands reached 135,591 units, up 8.0% year-on-year and 6.5% from March, pushing the company’s NEV penetration rate to 57.7% for the third consecutive month above 50%. The company’s overseas performance remained particularly strong, with exports surging 245% year-on-year to 83,186 units, representing 35.4% of total monthly sales.
XPENG GX debuts new AWD range-extended powertrain
XPENG recently unveiled its next-generation all-wheel-drive extended-range system on the flagship GX SUV, highlighting major upgrades in range, performance, off-road capability, and cabin refinement.
The system features a 63.3 kWh 5C lithium iron phosphate battery pack paired with a 60-liter fuel tank, delivering extended driving range and reducing range anxiety for both daily commuting and long-distance travel.
In terms of performance, the dual-motor AWD setup provides up to 465 N·m of torque per motor and maintains strong output even at low battery levels, addressing a common weakness of traditional range-extended vehicles. The system also incorporates SUV-grade off-road capability and dual-redundancy drive architecture to enhance safety and reliability across urban, highway, and challenging terrain conditions.
Aptiv, Comau partner on next-generation robotics and automation solutions
Aptiv and Comau announced on May 6 a strategic collaboration to jointly develop next-generation intelligent automation solutions aimed at enabling safer, more efficient, and increasingly autonomous operations.
Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the two companies will explore joint development opportunities in advanced robotics, autonomous systems, automated warehousing, and logistics solutions.
The partnership will combine Aptiv's portfolio — including the Wind River's edge computing platform, Aptiv PULSE™ sensing technologies, and high-performance connectivity technologies — with Comau's expertise in robotics and industrial automation, as well as its large-scale deployment experience in complex manufacturing environments worldwide.
