On May 19, ZEEKR officially launched the 2026 model of its 009 MPV. The official guide price ranges from ¥439,800 to ¥469,800, with deliveries scheduled to begin on May 20. The 2026 009 features a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture, an NVIDIA Thor-U intelligent driving chip, an optimized chassis system, and enhanced interior luxury. Offered in three distinct configurations, and serving as ZEEKR's flagship MPV, the new vehicle aims to redefine the standards of performance and comfort for high-end pure-electric MPVs, providing global users with a dual-purpose solution for both business and family travel.

On May 18, BYD launched the 2026 DENZA N9 Flash Charge Edition. Positioned as a "Flagship SUV for Tech-Driven Driving Control," the series consists of three models, with prices starting at ¥409,800. The 2026 BYD DENZA N9 Flash Charge Edition is a groundbreaking product—the first globally—to seamlessly integrate a 420 km all-electric range and a 5-minute "flash charge" refueling capability within the ¥400,000-class six-seater luxury SUV market segment. It ensures that charging no longer intrudes upon one's daily life, allowing long-distance travel to return to a state of true freedom. Guided by the philosophy of "Flash Charging: No Waiting; Six Seats: All Flagship," it establishes a brand-new technological paradigm for the global expansion of China's luxury intelligent manufacturing sector.

On May 18, Great Wall Motor (GWM) officially launched the 2026 WEY V9X. The new vehicle lineup consists of three distinct models, with prices starting at ¥349,800 RMB. All models released during this initial launch are "Super Hi4" plug-in hybrid variants; later this year, the WEY V9X series will be further expanded to include HEV (hybrid-electric) and EV (pure-electric) versions.

On May 16, CHERY Automobile launched the 2026 FULWIN T9 Long-Range Edition. The new vehicle is available in three trim levels, with an official guide price ranging from 119,900 to 139,900 RMB. The 2026 CHERY FULWIN T9 Long-Range Edition is the world's first mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV to introduce a pure-electric range of 220 km—combined with a comprehensive range of 1,800 km—into the 110,000 RMB price segment. By offering "long range without a price premium," it stands as the most cost-effective hybrid solution in the global family-car market within the 100,000–150,000 RMB range.

On May 15, the all-new 2026 L80 model from NIO’s ONVO brand officially hit the market. Positioned as a flagship large 5-seater SUV featuring an "intelligent dual-cabin" design, the new vehicle is priced between RMB 242,800 and RMB 279,800. The ONVO L80 is the world's first flagship large 5-seater SUV with an intelligent dual-cabin layout designed specifically for modern families; it redefines the value of interior space through a "philosophy of subtraction"—eliminating the third row to liberate the entire cabin for enhanced passenger comfort and storage flexibility.

On May 15, 2026, Lixiang Auto—a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer—officially unveiled its all-new generation of flagship SUVs: the 2026 Lixiang L9 Ultra and L9 Livis. With official guide prices of RMB 459,800 and RMB 509,800, respectively, deliveries for both models are scheduled to commence simultaneously on May 17. As core products within Lixiang Auto's "Embodied Intelligence Family Flagship" strategy, these two new vehicles feature comprehensive upgrades across their powertrain systems, intelligent driving capabilities, chassis technology, and cabin experience; their robust capabilities are further substantiated by data released in the 404th and 406th batches of new vehicle public notices issued by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

May 15 — This afternoon, HIMA’s first MPV model—the LUXEED V9—was officially launched. Positioned as a "Panoramic Intelligent Flagship MPV," the new vehicle carries a price range of 389,800 to 519,800 RMB, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early June.

On May 15, XPeng Inc. (Xiaopeng Motors) officially announced that the launch event for the 2026 XPeng GX is scheduled for 7:30 PM on May 20. The 2026 XPeng GX is not merely a vehicle designed for commuting; rather, it is an AI terminal that redefines the mobile lifestyle experience for families. Boasting a full-size cabin with a length of 5.27 meters and a wheelbase of 3.115 meters, it is equipped with a pure-vision Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving system powered by 3,000 TOPS of computing power. Furthermore, it pioneers features such as "Autonomous Basement Roaming" and "Driver Incapacitation Assistance," elevating the automobile from a mere "mode of transport" to a trusted partner in mobile living.

On May 14, in addition to the first-generation (2024 model year) Xiaomi SU7, Xiaomi Auto also began pushing the HyperOS 1.16 OTA update to the 2025 SU7 Ultra and 2025 YU7 models. The full-scale rollout of this new version has now commenced; it will comprehensively upgrade the feature experience for the SU7 Ultra, while simultaneously delivering significant updates to the YU7 regarding features found in the new-generation SU7.

On May 13, during the launch event for BYD's DiSus-P Ultra intelligent body control system—alongside the Formula Leopard Leopard 8 and Leopard 5 Flash-Charge Editions—BYD officially released the 2026 Formula Leopard Leopard 8 and the 2026 Formula Leopard Leopard 5 Flash-Charge Edition. Hailed as the "world's first flash-charging off-road vehicles," these models carry a starting price of ¥305,800 RMB.