Challengers: Dongfeng, SAIC, and BAIC also reported deliveries of more than 10,000 units for their respective premium EVs, highlighting a growing momentum in favor of Chinese state-owned automakers. premium brand hopes to put its sales on a high growth trajectory heading into the final month of this year. Stellantis-backed Leapmotor and Volkswagen’s partner Xpeng Motors reported deliveries of more than 40,000 and 30,000 units of their competitive offerings, respectively, their best-ever month for EV shipments. and Volkswagen’s partner reported deliveries of more than 40,000 and 30,000 units of their competitive offerings, respectively, their best-ever month for EV shipments. Meanwhile, experts have projected a new round of price wars looming in the coming weeks because of the earlier-than-usual Chinese New Year holidays.