China new models September 2026: Hongqi G919, VW ID.AURA T6 and Hyundai Ioniq V arrive
Hongqi G919
Now that September 2026 wholesales have been covered, let’s focus on the latest launches on the Chinese market. In September it’s a record: a huge 19 new models hit the charts, 16 of them Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 161 active Chinese Brands.
1. MG 07 (14,577 sales)
The MG 07 is a mid-size fastback sedan in China, developed to succeed and electrify the sporty ICE MG7 line. It brings semi-solid-state battery options, 800V fast-charging architectures and Momenta-backed LiDAR driver assistance. It features an active front bumper air intake, semi-hidden door handles, frameless door glass and a 5-stage active electric rear spoiler. It comes at 4,886 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,478 mm high with a 2,825 mm wheelbase. The interior features a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen, an 8.88-inch digital driver instrument cluster and an electrochromic (EC) dimming panoramic glass roof. It includes a front frunk on BEV variants plus a 697L hatch trunk.
The MG 07 is offered in BEV and PHEV options. The BEV features a Qingtao semi-solid-state battery (610 km CLTC range) or a CATL LFP battery (650 km CLTC range). The flagship trims offer a rear motor paired with a 91 kWh CATL ternary lithium battery pack and a 845 km CLTC range. The PHEV pairs a 1.5L petrol engine with a 152 kW electric motor and offers 245 km of pure electric range (CLTC) and up to 1,745 km of combined range. One of the biggest trump cards of the MG 07 is its price: from 105,900 to 156,900 yuan (14,200-21,000€ or US$15,800-23,400). This way, it competes with the likes of the BYD Seal 06/Qin Max, Xpeng MONA M03/L03 and Deepal L07. After securing 31,000 orders in 10 days, the 07 has a tremendous start with almost 15,000 sales for its first month, instantly becoming the brand’s best-seller and helping it reach its strongest volume in more than 4 years. Half of this would still be deemed a success.
Bar for success: 8,000 monthly sales
2. Huajing S (7,416 sales)
The Huajing S is a full-size, 6-seat plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) under the Baojun/Huajing brand. Codeveloped as SGMW’s flagship vehicle in partnership with Huawei, it disrupts the market by offering a 5.2-metre executive SUV packed with Huawei’s full-stack smart tech suite under the 200,000 yuan mark. It uses Z-shaped LED matrix headlight clusters, a connected front light bar, and 3D crystal-textured full-width taillight bar. It comes at 5.235 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,800 high with a 3,105 mm wheelbase. It has a 2+2+2 6-seat layout featuring middle-row individual captain’s chairs. The smart cockpit is driven by Huawei HarmonySpace 5 on a large central touchscreen, paired with a full digital driver cluster and multi-zone voice command.
The cargo space is 423 L with all six seats in place, expanding up to 1,268 L. It is built on SGMW’s Tianyu L Architecture using a 1.5L turbocharged plug-in hybrid system paired with a 1-speed DHT transmission. The single-motor FWD trims pair a 272 hp electric motor with a 143 hp 1.5T petrol engine. The Dual-motor (AWD) has a 524 hp output for a 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. Two battery packs are available: 31 kWh (200 km CLTC pure electric range) or 41.9 kWH (235 km). Combined range is 1,145 km. The S is priced from 149,800-196,800 yuan (20,000-26,300€ or US$22,400-29,400) and competes with the likes of the AITO M7, Leapmotor C16 and WEY V9X. Its impressive start is enough to consider the S a success.
Bar for success: 7,000 monthly sales
3. Xiaomi Skynomad N70 (7,147 sales) and 4. N90 (5,297 sales)
The Xiaomi Skynomad N70 and N90 mark the brand’s entry into extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). Built on Xiaomi’s Kunlun Architecture, the N70 is a mid-to-large 5-seat family SUV, while the flagship N90 is a full-size 3-row family SUV. The N90 also includes a specialised N90 Max Studio Edition equipped with a factory-integrated electric lifting roof tent. The two models are designed almost identically, with clean, sculpted SUV proportions and a closed front fascia, “Mi” (米)-shaped daytime running lights, square headlight housings, flush door handles and a continuous rear light bar. They also feature external speakers and a 6-microphone array allowing occupants to operate vehicle features using exterior voice commands.
The N70 comes in at 4,960 mm long, 1,998 mm wide and 1,765 mm high with a 2,950 mm wheelbase while the N90 is at 5,285 mm (L), 1,998 mm (W) and 1,825 mm (H) with a 3,080 mm wheelbase. The N90 has a 2+2+3 7-seat configuration with flexible sliding second-row captain chairs and face-to-face seating modes. The interior includes a 21.4-inch 3K rear ceiling screen, a built-in compressor refrigerator (−6∘C to 50∘C), and a 25-speaker 4,890W 7.1.4 audio system. There is a roof-mounted LiDAR array powering Xiaomi HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) for mapless urban/highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). Both vehicles utilise Xiaomi’s Kunlun EREV System featuring a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 range extender engine (). The N70 is priced from 209,900 to 239,900 yuan (28,100-32,100€ or US$31,400-35,800) while the N90 is available from 269,900 to 299,900 yuan (36,100-40,100€ or US$40,300-44,800). Competitors include the Li Auto L7, L8 and L9, the AITO M7 and M9, the Denza N8L and the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8. One month after launch, 70,000 firm orders were secured.
Bar for success: 15,000 monthly sales for the lineup
5. Chery Fulwin T7 (6,171 sales)
The Chery Fulwin T7 is the domestic version of the global Lepas L6, a budget-focused compact electric crossover SUV. Positioned directly in China’s high-volume sub-100,000 yuan market, it emphasises a standardised 600 km CLTC range, versatile flat-folding cabin seating, and high structural safety. The T7 offers a clean, aerodynamic crossover stance featuring a closed front fascia, sleek LED matrix headlights, a lower trapezoidal intake and traditional pull-type door handles. It comes at 4,570 mm wide, 1,852 mm wide and 1,694 mm high with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
The interior features a a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central touchscreen running Chery’s Lingxi Smart Cabin 2.0, paired with a compact digital instrument cluster and column-mounted gear selector. Both front seats can fold completely flat to join the second row, creating a 1,955 mm × 1,310 mm dual-sleeping bed area. The standard 450 L trunk expands to 1,550 L with rear seats folded. The battery is a standardised 65.05 kWh Gotion High-Tech LFP “Rhino” battery pack across all trim levels for a pure electric range of 600 km (CLTC). The T7 is priced from 94,900 to 115,900 yuan (12,700-15,500€ or US$14,200-17,300) and competes with the likes of the BYD Yuan Plus / Dolphin, Geely Galaxy E5 and Aion Y Plus. It has already reached its bar for success.
Bar for success: 6,000 monthly sales
6. Dongfeng Aeolus L8Y (3,541 sales)
The Dongfeng Aeolus L8Y is an all-electric family crossover SUV. Serving as the pure electric (BEV) counterpart to the Aeolus L8 PHEV series, it focuses on providing high-spec cabin tech, 3C ultra-fast charging, and 500+ km electric range at an accessible sub-100,000 yuan price point. Its exterior design has sporty, streamlined compact-to-midsize SUV stance with a closed front fascia, sleek continuous LED front light strip, and the debut of Dongfeng’s illuminated dual-swallow logo. It features hidden flush door handles, a floating roofline, 19-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels and full-width LED taillights. It comes at 4,688 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,617 mm high with a 2,775 mm wheelbase.
The interior features a floating 14.6-inch central touchscreen paired with a compact digital instrument cluster and a column-mounted gear selector. Front seats feature heating, ventilation, and massage functions. It includes a large panoramic glass sunroof and ambient cabin lighting. The L8Y is built on Dongfeng’s MACH E electric architecture, with a Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) single permanent magnet synchronous motor for 215 hp. It offers a 62.3 kWh LFP Battery Pack for a 535 CLTC range. The L8Y is priced at a cutthroat 91,900 to 119,900 yuan (12,300-16,000€ or US$13,700-17,900) and competes with the BYD Yuan Plus, Geely Galaxy E5, Chery Fulwin T7 and Aion Y Plus.
Bar for success: 5,000 monthly sales
7. Changan Nevo Q06 (2,724 sales)
The Changan Nevo Q06 a mid-size, tech-focused family crossover SUV penned by former Volkswagen design chief Klaus Zyciora. It sports a modern crossover silhouette with smooth, sculpted surfaces, a closed front grille and an integrated full-width front LED lighting band. It features hidden flush door handles, continuous rear LED taillights and an active front air intake shutter. Upper trims feature a roof-mounted 256-line LiDAR sensor array. It comes at 4,837 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,670 mm high with a 2,940 mm wheelbase. The cockpit offers a 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen paired with a digital instrument cluster and an available 2.5K ceiling-mounted entertainment screen for rear passengers. It also has an in-car compressor refrigerator.
The cargo space is a generous 782-litre rear trunk plus a massive 196-litre front frunk on BEV models. It is equipped with Tian Shu Ultra ADAS (Horizon Robotics J6P chip delivering 560 TOPS) supporting full mapless urban and highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA).
The Q06 is offered in BEV and EREV configurations. The BEV is either a RWD single-motor 302 hp or 329 hp, or an AWD dual-motor 443 hp with 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Batteries are 66kWh or 80kWh for 602 to 700 CLTC range. Most strikingly, 6C Ultra-Fast Charging: Replenishes 30% to 80% in as little as 9 minutes. The EREV combines a 1.5 petrol range-extender generator engine paired with dual rear electric motors producing a combined 362 hp, 200 km of CLTC electric-only range and up to 1,600 km combined range. The Q06 is priced from 135,900 to 165,900 yuan (18,200-22,200€ or US$20,300-24,800) and competes with the BYD Song L, Deepal S07, Onvo L60 and Leapmotor C11. Nevo already has the Q05 at #6 overall in September so prospects for the Q06 are high. Plus it got 35,000 orders in 24 hours.
Bar for success: 7,500 monthly sales
8. Li Auto i9 (2,206 sales)
The i9 is Li Auto’s new flagship, fully electric full-size 6-seat SUV. It represents Li Auto’s top-tier push into pure electric family transport. It sports the minimalist futuristic language of the brand’s i-series, with smooth, flowing body surfaces, a seamless 2-meter continuous LED halo daytime running light bar, and flush door handles. It also boasts an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.215 Cd—the lowest for any mass-production SUV, and a standard roof-mounted LiDAR sensor housing, active lower air intakes, hidden power side steps, and a dual-tier electric rear trunk opening. The i9 comes at 5,225 mm long, 1,970 mm wide with a 3,168 mm wheelbase.
The i9 is designed in a spacious 2+2+2 layout featuring four full-size zero-gravity seats (front and middle rows). Second-row seats can rotate under power to face each other or recline to 150, featuring 18-point hot-stone massage and heating/ventilation across all rows. The cockpit is powered by dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P processors driving a twin 15.7-inch 3K OLED front display (central panel + passenger screen), an HUD, and a 21.4-inch 3K rear ceiling screen. The drivetrain is a dual-motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) producing a total output of 536 hp, equipped with a 101 kWh 5C ternary lithium battery pack for a CLTC range of 705 km. 800V architecture adds approximately 500 km of range in 10 minutes at compatible high-power charging stations.
The i9 also features air suspension with CDC continuously variable damping, steer-by-wire technology, and standard rear-wheel steering (10.6-metre turning circle). It is priced at 369,800 yuan (49,400€ or US$55,200) and competes with the likes of the AITO M9, Onvo L80, NIO ES8, Xpeng G9 and Zeekr 9X. The i6 ranks #4 overall year-to-date this year, even though it crashed to #71 in September but the i8 is down -69.6% year-on-year to 1,738 sales. We want the i9 to rank halfway between the two.
Bar for success: 4,000 monthly sales
9. Denza Z9S (1,098 sales)
The Denza Z9S is BYD’s high-performance full-size electric executive fastback sedan. The Z9S slots into Denza’s flagship Z-series alongside the Z9 sedan and Z9 GT shooting brake. Its claim to fame is the longest EV range in the world at up to 1,100 km CLTC. It sports a sporty executive fastback silhouette penned under Wolfgang Egger, featuring clean lines, split LED headlights with dual-strip DRLs, frameless doors, and a low-slung stance. It is equipped with a rear-facing LiDAR unit, flush door handles and yellow brake calipers. It comes at 5,090 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, 1,490 mm high with a 3,025 mm wheelbase.
The interior features a Triple Screen Cockpit: a 17.3-inch floating central touchscreen flanked by a 13.2-inch digital driver instrument cluster and a dedicated front passenger display. It includes 44 storage compartments, a 120 L frunk, and a 470 L rear trunk. The Z9S is equipped with God’s Eye 5.0 (DiPilot 300) driver-assistance suite backed by LiDAR for mapless urban and highway navigation on autopilot. It is offered in three BEV setups powered by BYD’s 2nd-Gen Blade 2.0 LFP batteries: 102.3 kWh LFP Blade 2.0 or 122 kWh LFP Blade 2.0. The tri-motor AWD Performance versions accelerates 0-100 km/h in 2.68 seconds.
The Z9S is priced from 255,800 to 325,800 yuan (34,200-43,500€ or US$38,200-48,700) and competes with the Tesla Model 3 Performance, Xiaomi SU7 Max and Zeekr 001/007. The similarly priced Z9GT shooting brake sold 28,934 units over the first 9 months of the year, so the S can aim at similar levels.
Bar for success: 3,000 monthly sales
10. BYD Sealion 08 (857 sales)
The Sealion 08 is BYD’s flagship, full-size Ocean series crossover SUV. Positioned directly above the Sealion 07, it offers both Plug-in Hybrid (DM-i) and Pure Electric (BEV) setups, 800V fast-charging capabilities, and BYD’s God’s Eye 5.0 intelligent driving suite. It features BYD’s “Ocean X” design language, characterised by sleek, swept-back LED headlight clusters, a closed front grille (BEV) or subtle active lower intakes (PHEV), and flush pop-out door handles. It comes at 5,115 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, 1,800 high with a 3,030 mm wheelbase and is available in both 5-seat (2+3) and executive 6-seat (2+2+2) configurations featuring dual zero-gravity middle-row captain’s chairs.
The digital cockpit is powered by a rotating 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen running BYD’s DiLink ecosystem, paired with a full digital instrument cluster and a large HUD. The cargo capacity includes a 201 L front frunk plus up to 943 L of rear boot space. The Sealion 08 is equipped with God’s Eye 5.0 driver assistance backed by a 128-line LiDAR for mapless urban/highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). The PHEV variant combines a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine with a single-motor FWD or dual-motor AWD. Battery is 55.8 kWh for a 200 km CLTC electric range and a combined range of over 1,200 km. The BEV houses a 115.1 kWh LFP battery pack for a CLTC range of 800 to 900 km.
The price goes from 229,900 to 279,900 yuan (30,700-37,400€ or US$34,300-41,800), making the Sealion 08 compete with the likes of the Li Auto L7 / L8, AITO M7 / M9, Denza N8 and Onvo L80. The 08 secured 12,000 firm orders in 24 hours which is weak for BYD, to be compared with 30,000 over the same period for the similarly-priced Tang L (and over 100,000 in 2 weeks).
Bar for success: 6,000 monthly sales
11. Fang Cheng Bao Formula S (663 sales)
Fang Cheng Bao (a brand by BYD) expands outside SUVs with this Formula S, a mid-to-large electric sports sedan. Positioned as a performance-oriented alternative to European luxury sport sedans, the Formula S utilises BYD’s 2nd-Gen Blade Battery, 800V fast-charging platform, and world-first DiSus-M magnetorheological active suspension technology (an advanced suspension technology that uses specialised magnetic fluid inside the shock absorbers to change how soft or firm the ride feels in real time). Its exterior design is derived from the Formula X concept, featuring a wide-body, low-slung stance, aggressive front splitters, sharp matrix LED headlights and a continuous light bar. It also has flush pop-out door handles and a roof-mounted LiDAR pod. It comes at 5,025 mm long, 1,960 mm wide, 1,475 high with a 2,980 mm wheelbase.
Inside, the cockpit is Powered by BYD’s DiLink AI ecosystem featuring a 17.3-inch floating central touchscreen, a full digital instrument cluster, a dedicated front passenger display and a 50-inch AR-HUD. It is equipped with God’s Eye DiPilot 300 driver assistance backed by LiDAR for mapless urban/highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). The S is built on BYD’s 800V high-performance electric architecture. It is available in either 402 hp single-motor RWD with a 92.1 kWh battery for 800-900 km CLTC range, or 657 hp dual-motor AWD performance with the same battery for 730-780 km CLTC range and the 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. It is priced from 189,800 to 229,800 yuan (25,400-30,700€ or US$28,300-34,300) and is aimed squarely at the Xiaomi SU7 (219,900-303,900 yuan). Other competitors include the Zeekr 001/007, NIO ET5T and Avatr 06T.
Bar for success: 5,000 monthly sales
12. Luxeed RX (379 sales)
The Luxeed RX is a high-performance executive electric coupe crossover (marketed by Luxeed as an “FUV” or Fashion Utility Vehicle). Jointly developed by Chery and Huawei under the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) network, the RX features a sleek profile penned by ex-Ferrari designer Werner Gruber. Its silhouette is that of a fastback coupe-SUV featuring smooth, muscular rear haunches, L-shaped LED lighting clusters, and an aggressive active rear lip spoiler/diffuser on higher trims. It features mechanical semi-hidden door handles, frameless power doors and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor array. It comes at 5,020 mm long, 2,007 mm wide, 1,585 mm high with a 3,000 mm wheelbase.
Inside, the cockpit is driven by Huawei HarmonyOS running across a 16.1-inch 2.5K central touchscreen, an 8.88-inch digital driver cluster, an 8.88-inch front passenger display and a 26-inch AR-HUD. It has front-row zero-gravity seats with active side bolsters, heating, ventilation, and 18-point massage. It also features an in-car heating/cooling refrigerator and optional digital door-mirror displays. It is equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 / L3-ready ADAS architecture with up to 4 LiDAR sensors enabling mapless city and highway NOA. Two versions are available: 372 hp Single-Motor RWD with 81.1 kWh battery for a 672 to 852 km CLTC range, and 586 hp Dual-Motor AWD Performance with 100.4 kWh battery for 700 to 753 CLTC range.
The RX is priced from 259,800 to 359,800 yuan (34,700-48,100€ or US$38,800-53,700) and competes full frontal with the Xiaomi YU7 (233,500-389,900 yuan). In fact, it became the fastest Chinese electric SUV at the Zhejiang International Circuit, beating the Xiaomi YU7 Max. Other competitors include the Zeekr 001, Avatr 11 and Onvo L60. The Luxeed R7 reached 15,903 sales in December 2024 for its third month in market but has since cratered to just 467 sales in September. We can’t expect such a high score for the RX.
Bar for success: 3,000 monthly sales
13. Jetta M6 (377 sales)
The Jetta M6 is the first all-electric (mid-size sedan produced by FAW-Volkswagen under its entry-level Jetta brand. Built on a dedicated electric chassis to mark Jetta’s transformation into a new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, the M6 disrupts China’s sub-100,000 yuan EV market by offering a 4.8-metre fastback sedan with optional vision-based Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). The exterior design is all but creative, with a front fascia inspired by the Tesla Model 3. It sports semi-hidden door handles (illuminated on upper trims), full-width connected LED rear lighting bar and a panoramic sunroof. The M6 comes in a 4,806 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, 1,500 high with a 2,820 mm wheelbase.
The cockpit is equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central touchscreen paired with an 8.88-inch digital instrument panel and a column-mounted gear selector. The front-row seats can fold completely flat to join the rear seats, forming a dual-bed rest configuration. The battery packs are 42.9 kWh for a 465 km CLTC range or 51.9 kWh for a 555 km CLTC range. The M6 is priced at a cutthroat 80,800 to 99,800 yuan (10,800-13,300€ or US$12,100-14,900) and is aimed at Chinese models such as the Xpeng MONA M03, BYD Qin MAX, Seal 06, Aion S Max and Geely Galaxy E8. We want a significant sales number to revitalise a brand down -30.8% YoY in September.
Bar for success: 4,000 monthly sales
14. Hongqi G919 (258 sales)
The G919 is Hongqi’s flagship, luxury full-size 6-seat plug-in hybrid crossover SUV. Positioned within Hongqi’s high-end executive product line, the G919 integrates 800V fast-charging hybrid tech and Hongqi’s Hongming Intelligent Driving suite to compete in China’s luxury family and executive transport markets. The exterior design has an imposing, upright executive posture featuring Hongqi’s signature vertical waterfall front grille, an illuminated centre red line emblem, and split LED headlight clusters. It also features hidden flush door handles, a full-width connected rear LED light bar with multi-layered crystal graphics, dual side power steps and roof-mounted LiDAR. It comes at 5,260 mm long, 2,010 mm wide, 1,810 mm high with a 3,120 mm wheelbase.
Inside, we have a 6-seat 2+2+2 configuration and the dash features a 16.1-unch 3K OLED front display driven by twin Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 processors, a 15.6-inch rear ceiling theatre screen and a 50-inch AR-HUD. It is standard equipped with Hongming ADAS 3.0 (backed by 128-line LiDAR) supporting mapless urban/highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). The G919 is uilt on Hongqi’s FME Modular Hybrid Architecture utilising a 201 hp 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with dual electric motors coming at 523 hp for a 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The battery is a 54.2 kWh CATL Ternary Lithium Pack for 260 km of pure electric range and over 1,250 km combined range.
The G919 is priced from 359,800 to 439,800 yuan (48,100-58,800€ or US$53,700-65,700) and competes with the AITO M9, Li Auto L9, NIO ES8 and Stelato G9. Hongqi has created -42.5% over the first 9 months of the year, so needs all the help it can get from new models. But the G919 is unlikely to provide significant volumes to reverse the brand’s trend.
Bar for success: 2,500 monthly sales
15. Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 (239 sales)
The Galaxy Battleship 700 is Geely’s flagship full-size 6-seat plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover SUV. Positioned at the top of the Geely Galaxy lineup above the Starship 7, the Battleship 700 debuts Geely’s next-generation NordThor Super Hybrid EM-i architecture, Flyme Auto smart cockpit system, and an ultra-long combined cruising range. It’s another boxy vehicle inspired by the Land Rover Defender, with the addition of a closed front fascia and continuous 3D LED daytime running light bar. It is equipped flush pop-out door handles, power side steps, a full-width connected rear matrix LED taillight bar and standard roof-mounted LiDAR. The Battleship 700 comes at 5,180 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, 1,780 mm high with a 3,100 mm wheelbase.
In the interior, we have a 2+2+2 6-seat layout with dual second-row zero-gravity captain’s chairs with power leg rests. The cockpit features a 16.8-inch 3K central touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch rear ceiling entertainment display and a 50-inch AR-HUD. The engine is a high-efficiency thermal engine paired with dual electric motors delivering a combined system output of 523 hp. 0-100 km/h is achieved in 3.95 seconds for the top trim. The battery capacity is 41.2 kWh for a pure electric range of 210 km CLTC and a combined range of 1,430 km on a full tank and charge. Like the uber-luxurious Yangwang U9, it features a maximum wading depth of 800mm and an innovative emergency floating mode, allowing the vehicle to navigate through water at speeds up to 7 km/h (4.3 mph) for up to 40 minutes.
The pricing has been lowered to 179,800-369,800 yuan (24,000-49,400€ or US$26,900-55,200) and it competes with the Li Auto L8, AITO M7, BYD Tang L and Sealion 08. The Battleship 700 has received over 10,000 orders within 12 minutes of its launch, which augurs well for a successful career.
Bar for success: 6,000 monthly sales
16. Dongfeng Aeolus E80 (135 sales)
The Dongfeng Aeolus E80 is an all-electric (BEV) mid-size sedan designed as an accessible, streamlined EV option for private buyers and commercial fleet operators. It features an integrated LED rear lighting bar and active lower grille shutters for battery cooling. It comes at 4,850 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,510 mm high with a 2,880 mm wheelbase. The interior features a floating 14.6-inch touchscreen central infotainment display paired with a digital driver instrument panel, driven by Dongfeng’s WindLink smart connectivity system.
The E80 offers L2 driver assistance including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking, pretty standard nowadays. It’a a RWD powertrain setup with an electric motor output of 215 hp, a 51.9 kWh battery pack for a 515 km CLTC range. Fast DC charging recovers 30% to 80% battery capacity in under 30 minutes. The E80 is priced from 160,800 to 168,800 yuan (21,500-22,600€ or US$24,000-25,200), which is expensive for the specs, and for a Dongfeng. It competes with the Aion S Max and BYD Seal 06. We don’t hold high hopes for the E80 which fails to stand out in a very competitive segment.
Bar for success: 3,000 monthly sales
17. VW ID.AURA T6 (111 sales)
The ID. AURA T6 is a mid-size electric crossover SUV developed by FAW-Volkswagen. It is built on Volkswagen’s Group MEB platform integrated with their new local China Electrical Architecture developed jointly by the German automaker and Xpeng. The T6 adopts a clean, streamlined EV front face featuring an active air intake, raised hood lines, and a “star-ring” continuous front LED light strip anchored by an illuminated VW emblem. It has semi-hidden aerodynamic door handles, black lower wheel arch cladding, blue light indicators on side mirrors to signal active ADAS, full-width rear light bar, and a roof-mounted LiDAR pod on upper trims. It comes at 4,811 mm long, 1,879 mm wide, 1,648 mm high with a 2,836 mm wheelbase.
The interior is a 5-seat layout featuring front seats folding down to form a 1.8-meter flat rest area. It includes a 576 L trunk (expandable to 1,796 L) plus a 90 L front frunk. The cockpit features a 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver cluster and a 25.8-inch AR-HUD. It is equipped with a 192-channel roof-mounted LiDAR and Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6H chip (420 TOPS) enabling Highway and Urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) plus multi-story automated parking. The T6 is built on a single-motor rear-wheel-drive (RWD) powertrain setup with 228 hp and in 7.2 seconds. Battery packs are 59.9 kWh for a 540 km CLTC range or 77.5 kWh for a 660 km CLTC range.
Illustrating VW’s attempt at regaining relevance in the Chinese market, the pricing is very low: from 129,900 to 166,900 yuan (17,400-22,300€ or US$19,400-24,900) and is the answer to the Toyota bZ3X. Other competitors include the BYD Sealion 06, Xpeng G6 and Geely EX5. We expect solid figures for the T6 if it wants to have an impact on VW’s recovery
Bar for success: 7,500 monthly sales
18. Hyundai Ioniq V (28 sales)
The Ioniq V is Beijing Hyundai’s first China-tailored mid-size electric fastback sedan. Debuting Hyundai’s new local design language (“The Origin”), the Ioniq V is engineered specifically to revive Hyundai’s market share in China with aggressive sub-100,000 yuan pricing, CATL batteries, and Momenta-backed intelligent driving tech. The exterior design is striking to say the least, it is a fastback sedan featuring a low-slung, single-curve silhouette with sharp wedge-shaped body surfacing, frameless doors, and an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.23 Cd. It features “Dimensional Light Blade” LED headlights, a full-width “Star Track” continuous LED rear light strip and semi-hidden aerodynamic door handles. It comes at 4,900 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,470 mm high with a 2,900 mm wheelbase.
The interior sports a massive 27-inch 4K unified widescreen combining driver instrumentation, central infotainment and passenger entertainment. The Ioniq V is equipped with an optional “Starry Sky” Level 2+ ADAS suite developed jointly with Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta, utilising 7 cameras, 1 mm Wave radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors for highway navigation assistance. It is offered in single-motor Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configurations: 53.5 kWh CATL battery pack for a 540 km CLTC range or 66.8 kWh CATL LFP battery pack for a 650 km CLTC range. Promotional pricing start from a minuscule 99,900 to 131,900 yuan (13,400-17,600€ or US$14,900-19,700) as it competes with the Xpeng MONA M03 and BYD Seal 06. A lot is riding on the Ioniq V as Hyundai saw its sales plunge -29.9% YTD and -60.3% in September…
Bar for success: 2,500 monthly sales
19. Hongqi Tiangong 07 (18 sales)
The second Hongqi model to launch this month, the Tiangong 07 is the brand’s mid-to-large all-electric executive fastback sedan. Positioned under Hongqi’s Tiangong EV lineup, the 07 pairs an 800V high-voltage architecture with ultra-fast charging. The exterior features an active lower front intake, semi-hidden aerodynamic door handles, optional dual-tone body paint, a 1.87 m2 panoramic glass roof, and a 384-line roof-mounted LiDAR unit on upper trims. It comes at 5,000 mm long, 1,915 mm wide, 1,490 mm high with a 3,000 mm wheelbase. The front passenger seat reclines up to 1,617 mm to form a 1.6-metre single rest bed.
The cockpit is equipped with a 17.3-inch central touchscreen paired with a digital driver cluster, a 50-inch AR-HUD, and an 18-speaker Bose panoramic surround-sound audio system. The 07 is offered with Hongqi Sinan Intelligent Driving 5.0 for mapless urban/highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA), memory parking and end-to-end autonomous manoeuvring. The 07 is available either as a 456 hp single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD which achieves 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. Battery options are 75 kWh or 85 kWh for a CLTC range of up to 730 km. The 800V architecture recharges from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes or less.
The 07 is priced from 167,900 to 197,900 yuan (22,400-26,500€ or US$25,100-29,600) instead of a pre-sales rand of 199,800 to 229,800 yuan. It competes with the Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007, BYD Han and Seal. Both Tiangong existing models are below 700 sales in September, so prospects for the 07 are limited.
