On April 7th, NIO announced the launch of its refreshed and upgraded 2026 Firefly, priced from RMB 119,800 to 125,800. The company also announced that existing Firefly owners can upgrade to TPMS direct tire pressure monitoring, automatic tilting and memory function for the side mirrors when reversing, and the intelligent driving blue light. As the world's first high-end pure electric microcar to receive dual five-star safety certifications from China and Europe, it redefines "small cars can also have great safety, intelligence, and a great experience." Designed specifically for urban commuting, young families, and environmental pioneers, it focuses on peace of mind and enjoyment every kilometer, rather than pursuing high range figures.

On April 7th, CHERY announced that its FULWIN T9L will be launched on April 13th. Positioned as a large five-seater plug-in hybrid SUV featuring "Eastern aesthetics + ultra-long range + zero-gravity comfort," it is equipped with the Falcon 700+ intelligent driver assistance system, the Horizon Journey 6P chip, and other features. The starting price is RMB 139,900-169,900. Targeting the global market, the T9L is not just a car, but a lifestyle that blends Eastern philosophy with cutting-edge technology.

On April 7th, Volkswagen Passenger Cars China CEO, Ziezet-Ziel, announced Volkswagen's new car developments for April on Weibo, revealing that the Volkswagen ID.UNYX 08 will be launched on April 16th. Pre-sales for the vehicle began on March 26th, with a pre-sale price range of RMB 239,900-299,900.

On April 7, ZEEKR announced that the official launch event for the ZEEKR 8X is scheduled to take place in Ningbo, China, on April 17 at 7:00 PM. During the event, the official retail pricing for the ZEEKR 8X will be revealed; additionally, all pre-sale benefits will expire just prior to the price announcement that evening.

On April 4, FAW-Audi announced that the 2026 model of the Audi A6L e-tron will officially launch on April 10. Concurrently, the Audi Q6L e-tron family will also make its refreshed debut. Pre-sales for the Audi A6L e-tron began on March 25, with a lineup comprising four distinct models and pre-sale prices ranging from ¥313,000 to ¥443,000.

On April 3, DONGFENG Motor announced the official launch of two new trims for its 2026 AEOLUS L7 EV—the Yuexiang and Zunxiang models—with a price range of 129,900 to 139,900 RMB. The new vehicles boast a CLTC range of 530 km, sufficient to cover a full week of urban commuting as well as weekend long-distance trips. Key specifications include a 160 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor with a peak torque of 310 N·m, enabling a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 8.5 seconds. Furthermore, the vehicles feature a high-performance tech suite comprising a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, the HMI 2.0 system, and a dual AI voice assistant system (powered by Doubao and Deepseek).

On April 3, NIO announced that the 2026 ONVO L90 will officially launch on April 21. This new vehicle is a large, six-seat, all-electric SUV designed specifically for families worldwide. It features support for 900V high-voltage fast charging (recharging from 10% to 80% in just 25 minutes) and access to NIO’s network of over 3,400 battery swap stations (allowing for a full battery swap in 3 minutes). The new model lineup includes a newly added LiDAR-equipped variant, and the entire series benefits from OTA updates to an end-to-end intelligent driving system, supporting both urban and highway NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) as well as human-machine co-driving capabilities.

On April 3, Chery Automobile announced that the 2026 EXEED EX7 will officially launch on April 17. The EXEED EX7 will be available in both range-extended and pure electric powertrain versions. Notably, it marks the first mass-produced vehicle to feature an aerospace-grade pure electromechanical brake-by-wire system (EMB), which accelerates braking response time threefold and supports the CCS2 DC fast-charging standard, making it compatible with major European charging networks.

On April 2, the 2026 Xpeng MONA M03 officially launched, introducing a lineup of six distinct models with a price range spanning from 119,800 to 151,800 RMB. Although classified as an annual update, the new vehicle features comprehensive upgrades across its exterior design, comfort features, smart technology configurations, and "three-electric" powertrain system—elevating its overall product competitiveness to rival vehicles in the 200,000-yuan class. Supports an 800V high-voltage platform, is compatible with CCS1/CCS2 charging standards, and is adapted for mainstream charging stations across Europe and Southeast Asia.

On April 2, BYD announced the official launch of the 2026 Seal 06 GT EV and the 2026 Seal 06 DM-i Touring Edition. The former is available in four trim levels, with a price range of 128,900 to 169,900 RMB; the latter is also offered in four trim levels, priced between 111,900 and 139,900 RMB.