On April 30, the Audi brand—under the SAIC Audi umbrella—announced that pre-sales for the 2026 Audi E7X model will commence on May 8. This vehicle marks Audi's first luxury electric SUV slated for mass production featuring Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capabilities. Powered by the dual engines of "German Luxury × Chinese Intelligence," the E7X seamlessly blends Audi's century-old heritage of driving dynamics with cutting-edge local AI technology breakthroughs. It redefines the benchmark for value in the 300,000-RMB class of electric SUVs; it is not merely an "imported car," but rather an intelligent luxury cabin deeply customized for the Chinese market and poised for global export.

On April 29, BYD officially launched the 2026 Formula Leopard Ti 7 EV Flash Charge Edition. The lineup consists of two models: the 675km RWD Flash Charge Edition and the 755km RWD Flash Charge Edition. Deliveries are expected to commence in mid-May. The Ti 7 EV Flash Charge Edition is a rugged, pure-electric SUV equipped with megawatt-level flash charging technology. Embodying the dual-disruptive philosophy of "Hardcore Off-roading × Ultra-fast Recharging," it shatters the conventional perception that electric SUVs are "limited to urban boundaries," redefining the frontiers between outdoor adventure and daily commuting. It stands as the only pure-electric model in the ¥200,000 price segment that seamlessly combines high-intensity off-road capabilities with an ultra-fast charging experience.

On April 28, NIO’s sub-brand, ONVO, launched pre-sales for its all-new model: the 2026 ONVO L80. Positioned as an intelligent, dual-cabin, large 5-seater flagship SUV, the new vehicle joins the ONVO L90 to form the brand's "Flagship Twin Stars" lineup. It features world-class flagship-level intelligent hardware and software, embodying the design philosophy of "One Seat Less, More Comfort." By eliminating the third row of seats, the ONVO L80 dedicates all available interior space resources to maximizing comfort, storage flexibility, and the intelligent user experience for both front and rear passengers. The pre-sale price for purchasing the complete vehicle starts at ¥245,800. Test drives will officially commence on May 1, followed by the vehicle's formal market launch on May 15.

On April 28, 2026, the GEELY Galaxy M7 officially hit the market. The new vehicle lineup consists of four trim levels, with official guide prices ranging from CNY 119,800 to CNY 147,800. As a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, the entire series comes standard with a 225 km pure electric range, a 1,730 km comprehensive range, a fuel consumption rate of 3.35 L/100 km (in charge-sustaining mode), the "Qianli Haohan H3" Intelligent Driving System, and the "Longying-1" (Dragon Eagle-1) cockpit chip.

On April 22, 2026, BYD officially unveiled the 2026 Han EV Flash Charge Edition—a mid-to-large-sized all-electric sedan that, starting at a price of ¥179,900, comes standard across the entire lineup with a 705km driving range, 9-minute flash charging capability, an energy consumption rate of 10.8 kWh/100km, the second-generation Blade Battery, and the "Eye of the Gods 5.0" Intelligent Driving System. Through the use of a smaller battery, a lighter body, and higher efficiency, it demonstrates that the ultimate solution to range anxiety is not a larger fuel tank, but rather faster refueling speeds combined with lower fuel consumption.

On April 28, 2026, GAC AION officially unveiled the 2026 AION N60 at the Beijing Auto Show. This all-electric compact SUV comes with a comprehensive suite of standard features across the entire lineup, including LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, a 200 TOPS intelligent driving chip, and an L4-grade, end-to-end large model built on a unified architecture. The new vehicle is available in three distinct models—classified by their CLTC-rated driving ranges—offering 410 km, 510 km, and 610 km versions. The official manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) range from CNY 109,800 to CNY 129,800.

On April 27, 2026, Denza—the premium brand under BYD—officially unveiled the 2026 Denza D9 (the second generation of the model). Built upon the all-new "HeYuan" ultra-integrated power platform, this flagship luxury MPV combines cutting-edge technology with opulent design. With a starting price of CNY 359,800, it marks the first time that "million-yuan-class" luxury features—such as an 800km pure-electric range, 5C ultra-fast charging, LiDAR-enabled mapless NOA (Navigate on Autopilot), and dual "zero-gravity" seats—have been introduced into the 350,000-yuan segment of the family MPV market.

On April 27, 2026, Lynk & Co officially unveiled the 2026 Lynk & Co 900—its flagship large 5-seater SUV. Built upon the dedicated SPA Evo large-scale electric-hybrid architecture, this full-size flagship model enters the ¥300,000-class domestic SUV market with a starting price of ¥299,800, bringing with it a suite of premium features including a 1,443 km comprehensive range, a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 4.3 seconds, 17-minute fast charging, and an expandable child bed.

On April 24, 2026, at the Beijing Auto Show, Lynk & Co officially launched the pre-sales for the 2026 Lynk & Co 10 and Lynk & Co 10+ models. These two mid-to-large-sized sports sedans—built upon a 900V high-voltage pure electric platform—bring a high-performance experience featuring 925 horsepower, 0-100 km/h acceleration in the 3-second range, and a "1-second charge for 2 kilometers of range" capability to the mainstream consumer market, with a starting price of ¥209,900.

On April 25, 2026, SAIC VOLKSWAGEN officially unveiled the 2026 ID. ERA 9X at the Beijing Auto Show. This vehicle marks Volkswagen's first-ever global "9 Series" flagship range-extended SUV, as well as the first flagship model from a joint-venture brand designed around a "6-seat family-centric" concept—seamlessly blending German engineering heritage with cutting-edge Chinese AI intelligence. Rather than chasing headlines with exaggerated acceleration figures or cluttering the vehicle with superfluous tech labels, the ID. ERA 9X redefines the "premium family vehicle" with precision. At a starting price of ¥299,800, it delivers a compelling package featuring a 380kW all-wheel-drive powertrain, a comprehensive range of 1,600 km, an 800V high-voltage platform, L3-level mapless intelligent driving capabilities, and "zero-gravity" comfort seats.