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The 2026 XPeng G9 refresh brings 5C LFP charging and a 567 hp AWD flagship. True starting price is $34,800; the advertised 725 km trim costs more.
The 2026 XPeng P7+ REV combines a 1.5T range extender with 430 km of EV range for 1,550 km combined CLTC range, starting at just $26,700.
The 2026 ONVO L90 refresh adds NIO's in-house Shenji chip and optional LiDAR while holding price steady: 456-598 hp, 600 km range, from $36,660.
The 2026 ZEEKR 001 Anniversary Edition packs 912 hp, a 2.91s 0-100 km/h sprint, and 7-minute 12C charging into a shooting brake — starting at $50,400.
The 2026 GAC Trumpchi S7 combines 386 hp, 205 km EV range, and 1,150 km combined CLTC range in a full-size PHEV SUV starting at just $23,200.
The 2026 NIO ONVO L80 offers 605 km range, 456 hp, and 2,840L max cargo — starting at $35,650, about $15,000 under a Tesla Model Y Long Range.
The 2026 NIO ES8 adds a new 5-seat version with a 1,334L boot and NIO's first in-house AI chip. Every ES8 offers 697 hp and battery swap, now from just $40,400.
The Li Auto L9 Livis pairs a world-first production by-wire chassis with 420 km EV range and 1,650 km combined range, priced from $74,940, exporting Q3 2026.
Official 2026 pricing for the AVATR 07 REV landed at $32,300-39,700, higher than earlier estimates. It now packs 338 hp, 1,200 km range and standard Huawei ADS 4.
The 2026 XPeng Mona L03 REV offers up to 1,330 km combined range and 245 hp. Starting at $21,200, it undercuts the Xiaomi YU7 by half while adding confirmed global availability.
The 2026 BYD Yuan Plus gains rear-wheel drive, 322 hp and 630 km of range, up from 510 km. Starting at $17,800, it undercuts rivals on power and charging speed.
Since February, the AVATR 12 REV price has fallen to about $37,500 while combined range grew to 1,270 km. The liftback now packs Huawei four-LiDAR ADS and 310 hp.
The XPeng GX REV officially launched at $41,100-$52,900, well under earlier estimates. This 6-seat EREV SUV offers 496 hp, 430 km EV range and 1,585 km total.
The 2026 BYD Song Ultra DM-i offers up to 1,845 km combined range and 235 hp. Starting at $19,200, it undercuts BYD's own Song L and Song Pro DM-i on price and power.
AVATR's July 2026 update makes magnetorheological suspension standard on every AVATR 11 trim, alongside a refreshed grille and privacy glass, from $36,800.
The refreshed 2026 AITO M9 REV offers 667 hp, up to 422 km EV range and 1,405 km combined. Starting at $70,600, it targets Huawei-tech buyers over budget shoppers.
The 2026 BYD Fangchengbao Titanium 7 PHEV is a rugged five-seat SUV with up to 1,300 km combined range. Starting at $25,200, it undercuts most mid-size PHEV SUV rivals on price.
The ROX 01 is a rugged 6- or 7-seat EREV SUV with 470 hp, a rear-mounted spare tyre, and 1,362 km combined range, priced from $41,000 — undercutting the BYD Leopard 8.
The BYD YangWang U8L is a 1,180-hp ultra-luxury flagship SUV that can perform a 360° tank turn and float in floodwater, priced from $179,690 in China.
The Lynk & Co 06 is a straightforward, gasoline-only compact crossover with 178 hp, priced from $17,000 — a genuinely budget entry point into the Lynk & Co brand.
BYD's Denza N9 flagship PHEV SUV adds a new Dark Gold color with a genuine gold badge. 912 hp, up to 1,520 km combined range, priced from $54,200.
The Lynk & Co 07GT is a new PHEV shooting brake with 402 hp and up to 1,422 km combined range, pre-sale priced from $24,400, undercutting the ZEEKR 007GT.
The refreshed Denza N8L is a tri-motor PHEV SUV with 751 hp, 430 km EV range, and 728 kW flash charging, priced from $47,200 — far stronger than early estimates.
The ZEEKR 007GT's 2026 update adds a 900V architecture, standard LiDAR, and up to 905 km CLTC range to this electric shooting-brake, priced from $28,400.
The ZEEKR 9X flagship EREV SUV passed 60,000 deliveries and just opened pre-sales on a 5-seat version. 1,381 hp, up to 380 km EV range, from $63,900.
Lynk & Co's flagship 900 PHEV now offers a 5-seat variant alongside the original 6-seat layout, with up to 872 hp and 1,470 km combined range from $41,250.
The MG GO! Concept is a retro-styled electric hatchback design study revealed at Goodwood, previewing MG's 2027 MG2 — a rival to the Renault 5 and Mini Cooper.
The Xpeng Mona M03 is China's best-selling A-class electric sedan: a sleek fastback with up to 640 km range, XNGP city AI driving and 0.194 drag, from about $16,800.
The Xpeng X9 Super Range-Extender is the brand's first REEV: a luxury 7-seat MPV with 452 km electric range, 1,602 km total, 800V charging and XNGP, from about $43,400.
The Avatr 06T EV is a rare electric shooting-brake wagon from Changan-Huawei-CATL: up to 741 km range, 800V charging, Huawei ADS 4 and up to 955 hp, from about $31,900.
The Leapmotor D19 is a full-size flagship SUV with the world's largest EREV battery: up to 1,300 km range, a 1000V BEV option, air suspension and LiDAR, from about $32,200.
The GAC Aion UT is a value electric supermini: up to 420 km range, a roomy 2,750 mm wheelbase, a 440 L boot and an optional battery swap, from about $9,600.
The GAC Aion i60 is a value compact SUV offered two ways: a 650 km pure-electric BEV or a 1,240 km range-extender EREV, with a roomy 5-seat cabin, from about $14,900.
The BYD Fangchengbao Tai 3 (codenamed Leopard 3) is a purely electric boxy off-roader: up to 620 km range, 800V flash charging and up to 503 hp AWD, from about $22,400.
The AITO M6 is a Huawei-backed mid-size SUV: a 1,400 km range-extender or a 760 km 800V electric, with standard 896-line LiDAR and HarmonyOS 5, from about $38,700.
The BYD Great Tang is a 5.26 m, 7-seat electric flagship SUV: up to 950 km range, a 10-97% charge in ~9 minutes on a 1,000V platform, and up to 785 hp, from about $35,500.
The 2026 Zeekr 7X is a facelifted electric SUV: up to 802 km range, 900V 6C charging, 496-784 hp and standard roof LiDAR with Nvidia Thor-U, from about $31,800.
The GAC Trumpchi S9 is a full-size plug-in hybrid SUV: 500 hp dual-motor AWD, 252 km EV range, ~1,200 km combined and standard Huawei ADS 4 Max LiDAR, from about $32,000.
The Xpeng Mona L03 is the second Mona model: a coupe-SUV offered as a 650 km BEV or a 1,330 km EREV, with ~1,500 TOPS Turing AI driving, expected from about $20,500.
BYD's Sealion 06 DM-i gets a 2026 upgrade: bigger 26.6/38 kWh Blade batteries lift EV range to 310 km and combined range to 1,845 km, with optional LiDAR. From ~$19,100.
The 2026 BYD Seal 06 GT gets a 2nd-gen Blade Battery and flash charging: up to 620 km of range, a 5-minute fast charge and up to 321 hp RWD, with four trims from ~$18,700.
BYD's Song Pro DM-i gets a Long-Range Edition: a bigger 34.27 kWh battery lifts EV range to 301 km and combined to 1,735 km, with DiSus-C and optional LiDAR. From ~$14,650.
The MG4 EV Urban is an all-new, cheaper front-wheel-drive MG4 on a new platform: up to 415 km range, a bigger boot than the regular MG4, and a 12.8-inch screen. From £23,495.
The Dongfeng e008 is the Yipai sub-brand's value flagship: a five-metre, six-seat EREV SUV with 202 km EV range, 1,220 km combined and a loaded triple-screen cabin, from ~$24,100.
The new BYD Sealion 05 DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV offers up to 305 km EV range, 2,105 km combined and 3.1 L/100km fuel use, with optional LiDAR ADAS. From just ~$14,360.
BYD's Song Plus DM-i — the world's best-selling PHEV SUV, sold abroad as the Seal U / Sealion 6 — offers up to 160 km EV range, ~1,500 km combined and 3.9 L/100km. From ~$19,100.
The Wey Gaoshan 7 PHEV is a 452 hp seven-seat luxury minivan with 945 km combined range, 128-line LiDAR assisted driving and a multi-screen lounge cabin. From ~$40,000.
BYD's new Seal 08 EV is a 5.2m flagship electric sedan: up to 905 km range, a 684 hp AWD option, air suspension and megawatt flash charging (400 km in 5 min). From ~$36,900 (est).
Reviewed: BYD's Datang flagship 7-seat EV makes 784 hp, rides on air suspension with rear steering, packs a 130 kWh battery for 950 km, and flash-charges in 9 min. From $37,000.
The Li Auto L9 Ultra is the affordable entry to the 6-seat REV flagship: same 420 km EV range, 1,650 km combined and 563 hp as the Livis, but with air suspension. From ~$66,600.
The Li Auto i6 is the brand's 5-seat electric SUV: an 87.3 kWh battery, up to 720 km range, 5C charging and standard LiDAR-based AD Max. A Model Y rival from ~$35,010.
The facelifted 2026 MG4 EV keeps its rear-drive fun and adds a new 12.8-inch screen and physical climate buttons: up to 544 km range, plus a 429 hp XPower. From £29,995.
The all-new Li Auto L9 is a 6-seat range-extender flagship: 420 km EV range, 1,650 km combined, 563 hp, and a Livis trim with 800V active suspension and 2,560 TOPS. From ~$66,600.
The MG S9 PHEV is MG's first 7-seater: a near-5m plug-in hybrid SUV with 295 hp, a class-leading 62-mile EV range and 7 seats — undercutting rivals from just £34,205.
The all-new Li Auto L8 becomes a 5-seat REV flagship: 72.7 kWh battery, 430 km EV range, 1,670 km combined, and a Livis trim with dual M100 chips (2,560 TOPS) and 4 LiDAR.
The 2026 Zeekr 001 gets a big upgrade: 900V architecture, up to 810 km range, 7-minute charging, NVIDIA Thor-U ADAS and up to 912 hp in AWD form. China price from ~$37,900.
The 2026 Lynk & Co 08 EM-P is a 402 hp plug-in hybrid SUV on a Volvo-derived platform: up to ~230 km EV range, ~1,400 km combined, roof LiDAR, FWD or 4WD. From ~$22,000 ($31k for 4WD).
The new-generation AITO M9 launched with 140+ upgrades: six-LiDAR Huawei ADS 5, an 800V DriveONE platform, up to 1,405 km range and a 903 hp tri-motor BEV. From ~$70,800; 50,000 pre-orders.
The 2026 Chery QQ3 EV revives the budget icon: a rear-drive electric hatch with up to 420 km range, a 15.6-inch screen and optional ADAS, from ~$8,200. 56,879 orders at launch.
The Dongfeng ePi 008 REEV is a full-size 6-seat family SUV: 272 PS rear motor, 1,220+ km combined range, roomier 3rd row than the BYD Tang DM-i, optional fridge. From ~$25,000.
