China advanced in EVs and robotics in 2026, with major sales milestones, new product launches, and regulatory progress.

In early 2026, China's electric vehicle and robotics sectors saw major advancements, with Geely achieving 500,000 cumulative deliveries for its Xingyuan BEV and launching global pre-sales for the Galaxy V900. Xiaomi surpassed 500,000 EV deliveries in 20 months, while Li Auto and Voyah reported strong December 2025 sales and cumulative milestones. Swancor launched its Qiyuan Q1 personal robot, signaling growing interest in consumer robotics. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology introduced a national standard for solid-state batteries and strengthened carbon footprint reporting for power batteries. Pony.ai exceeded its robotaxi fleet target, and WeRide gained UAE approval for fully driverless operations. Black Sesame’s Huashan A2000 chip received U.S. approval for global use, supporting advanced driver assistance systems.