On February 6, 2026, Li Xiang, founder of Lixiang Auto, officially teased the all-new generation Lixiang L9 Ultimate Edition – the Lixiang L9 Livis – via Weibo, announcing that a "flagship SUV for the embodied intelligence era," priced at 559,800 RMB, would have its global debut in the second quarter of 2026. This is not a simple configuration upgrade, but a generational leap from a "car" to an "intelligent mobile space."

On February 4, 2026, Xiaopeng Motors officially began the full-scale OTA rollout of its Tianji AIOS 6.0 intelligent cockpit system, marking the official entry of the world's first mass-produced in-car system with "all-weather proactive service" into daily user use. This upgrade is not only a UI refresh but also a revolutionary leap from "human-controlled car" to "car that understands people."

If you have a budget of around 300,000 RMB and want to buy a pure electric mid-to-large SUV that balances quality, space, and intelligence, many consumers will likely be torn between the 2026 ONVO L90 from NIO's sub-brand and the 2026 AITO M7, deeply empowered by HUAWEI. Both are from major manufacturers and boast impressive capabilities, but they have distinct characteristics. Today, we'll conduct an in-depth comparison to see which one better suits your actual needs.

On February 2, 2026, the BYD Formula Leopard brand officially released the ninth OTA system upgrade for the Leopard 5 and the sixth for the Leopard 8. This update focuses on two core areas: "comfort" and "ecological connectivity," injecting unprecedented family-oriented features into these rugged off-road vehicles. This upgrade is not simply a function addition, but rather a redefinition of the technological sophistication of off-road vehicles through hardware and software collaboration.

On February 2, 2026, BMW China officially launched the 2026 innovative all-electric i5. The three models in the series are priced between 368,000 RMB and 458,000 RMB, a significant reduction of 72,000 RMB compared to the starting price of the 2025 model. The entire series comes standard with numerous high-value features, representing a sincere upgrade with "more features at no extra cost," making it a new focal point in the 300,000 RMB class of all-electric mid-to-large sedans.

On February 2nd, the official GEELY Galaxy Weibo account announced that GEELY's first mid-size hybrid SUV in the M series is officially named the GEELY Galaxy M7, specifically the 2026 GEELY Galaxy M7. According to the announcement, the new car will feature "three gold-standard technologies": "Gold-Standard Driving Control" developed with the participation of a world-class engineering and tuning team, a "Gold Brick Battery" offering ultra-safety, ultra-fast charging, ultra-long lifespan, and ultra-long range, and "Gold-Standard Range Calculation" with a 225km pure electric range and an ultra-long comprehensive range of 1730km.

A groundbreaking empirical study released by Recurrent, a globally renowned electric vehicle data analytics company, reveals for the first time, using large-scale real-world usage data, the significant advancements in electric vehicle battery technology in China and globally: 2023 model year electric vehicles maintain an average range retention rate of 91% after 240,000 kilometers, far exceeding the 81% level of models from a decade ago. This data is not an ideal laboratory value, but is based on long-term operational statistics of nearly 1,000 real user vehicles, marking a shift from "range anxiety" as a technical bottleneck to a historical memory.

On January 29, 2026, XPeng Motors officially opened pre-orders for the 2026 XPeng X9 pure electric version. With its "all-around capabilities," it directly competes with the extended-range version, becoming the most technologically advanced and practical large seven-seater pure electric MPV on the market. Based on data released by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and official announcements, this new vehicle achieves a comprehensive leap forward in range, intelligence, space, and driving control. The 2026 XPeng X9 pure electric version will fully align with the X9 Super Extended-Range version in terms of "all-around capabilities," providing an unprecedented experience for families and business travelers.

On January 28, 2026, BYD officially released the "SkyEye 5.0" advanced driver-assistance system, marking a new era of "AI self-evolution" in BYD's intelligent driving technology. This is not a simple functional upgrade, but a revolutionary leap from "tool assistance" to "intelligent partner."

The all-new Dongfeng NISSAN NX8, a mid-to-large-sized electric SUV, officially rolled off the production line at the Guangzhou Huadu factory on January 27, 2026, marking the joint venture brand's full-scale entry into the high-end new energy vehicle market. As the third product in the "N series," the NX8 features four core technologies: an 800V high-voltage platform, 5C ultra-fast charging, lidar-based intelligent driving, and an OLED quantum light screen. It will offer both pure electric and range-extended power versions, both utilizing an 800V silicon carbide platform and equipped with CATL lithium iron phosphate batteries, supporting 5C ultra-fast charging technology.