Auto China 2026, the world's largest auto show, opened on April 25 with a record 1,400 vehicles on display, including over 180 global debuts, spanning two venues covering 380,000 square meters. The show runs from April 25 to May 3, 2026.
Chinese brands dominate the exhibition, showcasing advanced technologies in autonomous driving, battery tech, and robotics. The Zeekr 8X, a large plug-in hybrid SUV, features a side collision prevention system that lifts the vehicle up to 80mm before impact. Denza Z is an electric GT with over 1000bhp and a 0-62mph time of under two seconds. XPeng showcased its GX model, a six-seater SUV with a third row that lies completely flat. BYD showcased a new generation of its 'blade' EV battery that can achieve near full charge in nine minutes. CATL unveiled a new version of its 'Shenxing' battery that can charge from 10% to 98% in about six-and-a-half minutes.
We survive and are successful without the US market today.
According to BBC News - Business, BYD executive vice president Stella Li described BYD as an ecosystem that can survive and be successful without the US market. She also described that BYD is suffering from insufficient capacity due to higher demand than supply. BYD's flash charging technology can add hundreds of kilometers of range in minutes.
X-Peng plans to begin manufacturing flying cars in 2027. SAIC and HIMA launched the Z7 electric car, which resembles the Porsche Taycan, priced at around a quarter of a Taycan. Peugeot showcased Concept 6 and Concept 8 electric concepts, which preview future flagship models for the Chinese market and will not be sold in Europe.
Consumers feel the daily savings when oil prices increase. EVs help them save money every day.
According to major media reports, every second European consumer is open to buying a Chinese car as their next car, as stated by Georg Mrusek, Automotive and China expert at Horváth. Chinese passenger-car market share in parts of Europe is already above 10%, with BEVs accounting for roughly 14% of the European BEV market. Mrusek expects the Chinese share in Europe to reach 15–25% within four to five years.
Actually, we are now suffering [insufficient] capacity. Our demand is much higher than what we can supply.
We are not just a car company. We produce one-third of global smartphone components, we are a leading player in battery storage, solar panels, buses, and trucks. So BYD is an ecosystem.