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.

On May 13, GEELY Galaxy announced that the GEELY Galaxy Xingyao 7 will officially launch on May 22. Pre-sales for the GEELY Galaxy Xingyao 7 began on April 16, with a total of four variants released: the 220km AWD Xingyao Edition, the 230km 2WD Explorer+ Edition, the 230km 2WD Pilot Edition, and the 230km 2WD Voyager Edition.

On May 12, BYD announced that its third-generation ATTO (Yuan) PLUS—specifically the 2026 ATTO PLUS model—will officially launch on May 21. The vehicle made its official debut at this year's Beijing Auto Show, continuing the brand's signature design language while featuring the second-generation Blade Battery and fast-charging technology.

On May 12, Wuling Motors announced that its 2026 Bingo Pro pure electric compact car is set to launch on May 22. Positioned as a "refined and vibrant ride," the vehicle has already opened for pre-orders, with pre-sale prices starting at 58,800 RMB.

On May 12, AITO officially released a video announcing that the HIMA 2026 AITO M9 series will feature the "Panoramic Landscape" lighting signature. In April 2026, HIMA launched the pre-sales campaign for the 2026 AITO M9 series under the theme, "Leading the Era, Quietly Defining the Extraordinary." As the undisputed leader among Chinese brands in the ¥500,000-tier luxury SUV market, the all-new M9 represents far more than a mere model iteration; it signifies a fundamental restructuring of the intelligent mobility paradigm, aimed at the global market. Pre-sales for the Standard Edition begin at ¥499,800, while the top-tier "Ultimate" Extended Edition is priced at ¥669,800. With a vehicle length exceeding 5,402 mm, it stands as the largest mass-produced new energy SUV currently available in China. Through its "One Body, Two Forms" design philosophy, the M9 fulfills the global user's ultimate pursuit of space, technology, and luxury.