Tesla rivals in China Nio (NIO), Li Auto (LI) and XPeng (XPEV) reported EV deliveries Sunday, with Li Auto once taking the lead. XPeng stock jumped above a key level Friday. X Chinese EV and battery giant BYD (BYDDF) is on deck in early October. Tesla (TSLA) is due to report global sales for the third quarter. Tesla Rivals In China Eye Strong September Preliminary signs pointed to another strong month after a robust August for China EV sales. The Tesla rivals in China have all launched new and more affordable models amid a price war. Li Auto Sales Li…