UAE
Follow everything about the UAE's role in the Chinese auto industry's global push. This tag collects coverage tied to Chinese carmakers' activities in the United Arab Emirates, a wealthy Gulf market that is becoming one of the most important Middle East gateways for China's EV and smart-mobility companies.
The UAE combines strong luxury-car demand, an increasingly EV-friendly policy environment, Dubai's logistics and retail reach, and Abu Dhabi's strategic capital.
From model launches, dealer partnerships and investment deals to charging, fleet adoption, autonomous-driving pilots and regional expansion, here's where you'll find news on Chinese automakers in the UAE.
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Zeekr begins volume shipments of 9X SUV to UAE in global push
The Zeekr 9X starts at 369,900 dirhams ($100,720) in the UAE.
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Li Auto launches new L9 in UAE in key Middle East expansion step
The new Li L9 starts at about $87,100 in the UAE and has been specially adapted to the local climate and user preferences.
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Li Auto maps overseas push with i6 for Europe, L9 for Dubai
Li Auto plans to begin sales of the Li i6 electric SUV in Europe in the fourth quarter and the Li L9 in Dubai in September.
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Aito signs UAE dealer to kickstart global expansion efforts
Aito's flagship model Aito 9 — known as the Aito M9 in China — has launched local test drives in the UAE.
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Xpeng Aeroht gets special flight permit for modular flying car in UAE
Xpeng Aeroht will next conduct manned flight tests across multiple locations in the UAE.
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WeRide begins fully unmanned robotaxis pilot operations in UAE
WeRide began fully unmanned robotaxi pilot operations in Abu Dhabi, creating the first purely unmanned robotaxi fleet in the Middle East.
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Dongfeng EV unit Voyah expands into Middle East, launches 2 models in UAE
Voyah has started selling the Voyah Free SUV and Voyah Dream MPV in the UAE.
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BYD launches 4 electric commercial cars in UAE
BYD launched 4 electric commercial vehicles in the UAE for use in the delivery and public transportation sectors.
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Nio opens 1st swap station in UAE, its 1st in MENA region
In the UAE, a single battery swap service costs AED 119 ($32) for a 100-kWh battery pack and AED 99 for a 75-kWh pack.
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Nio opens new showroom in UAE
Nio opened a Nio Space in Dubai, its 439th globally, after opening a Nio House in Abu Dhabi last November.
