Two national standards, effective from 1/7 in China, will require electric vehicles to have a physical power cut-off button and non-combustible batteries.
Following Li Auto's introduction of the L9 Livis, featuring individual wheel height adjustment for tire changes and off-road recovery, BYD has unveiled similar technology.
The Japanese automaker plans to halt operations at some internal combustion engine car plants as its market share declines and domestic EV competition intensifies.