The under-$50K mainstream — from city EVs to premium family SUVs.
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.
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.
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 2026 Changan Qiyuan Q05 is a budget electric SUV with up to 506 km CLTC range, a 540-1,380L cargo hold, and fast 15-min DC charging from $11,200.
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 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 Nissan N7 is a Dongfeng-Nissan mid-size electric sedan: up to 635 km range, a 268 hp motor, a 15.6-inch screen and Momenta assisted driving, from about $19,800.
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 Nissan NX8 is a Dongfeng-Nissan mid-size SUV offered as a 650 km 800V electric BEV or a 1,450 km range-extender REEV, with a standard LiDAR and 63" AR-HUD, from ~$23,400.
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 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.
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 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 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 2026 Toyota Aygo X Hybrid adds a 1.5L full-hybrid making 116 PS to Toyota's smallest crossover, for 76.4 mpg and just 85 g/km CO2 — the lowest of any non-plug-in Toyota.
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 Mazda CX-6e (China: EZ-60) is the brand's design-led electric SUV: 258 hp RWD, up to 484 km range, 195 kW charging and a 26-inch display. Built by the Changan-Mazda JV.
The 2027 Subaru Getaway is the brand's first three-row EV: 420 hp dual-motor AWD, 300+ miles of range, 7 seats, 8.3-in clearance, NACS charging. On sale late 2026, ~$47k.
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.
The Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra is the brand's first hot hatch: a 241 hp rear-drive electric, 0-100 in 5.9s, 50:50 balance, up to 600 km range. From ~$18,135 — Europe-bound as B05 Ultra.
The Dongfeng Nammi 06 budget EV crossover is going global — LHD + RHD, 40+ markets, English interface. 181 hp, up to 471 km CLTC range, 500 L boot, from ~$13,200 in China.
The Leapmotor A10 — the brand's cheapest SUV — sold 14,372 units in month two. From $9,500 it packs up to 505 km range, roof LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295P and a 600 L powered tailgate.
2026 VW ID. ERA 9X — Volkswagen's first EREV. Launch price DROPPED to $45,315 (Pro), 2,326 units sold in 5 days. 496 hp dual-motor, 1,611 km combined, 6-seat (2+2+2).
2026 Ferrari Luce — Maranello's first EV. 4 in-wheel motors, 1,050 PS, 122 kWh / 800V, 530 km WLTP, dual-layer Samsung OLED, Jony Ive cabin. From $640,000. World premiere May 25.
2026 Geely EX2 (Geome Xingyuan) — China's best-selling car of 2025 with 500k+ deliveries. RWD city hatchback, 410-460 km CLTC, 70 L frunk, 14.6" Flyme Auto OS. From $9,260.
2027 BYD Yuan Plus / Atto 3 3rd-gen — Blade 2.0 + Flash Charging (10-70% in 5min), 630 km, 180 L frunk, 750 L cargo, optional LiDAR. RWD only. From $16,600.
2026 Haval Menglong Plus PHEV — Defender-style 448 hp Hi4 AWD with 255 km EV / 1,000+ km combined range, optional LiDAR ADAS, 5 or 7-seat configs. From $27,800.
2026 BYD Seagull facelift launches at $10,300 with industry-first optional LiDAR + Urban NOA on a sub-$15k EV. 405 km range, 12.8" rotating screen, Blade LFP, 4 trims.
2026 Avatr 11 REV refresh confirms single rear-motor RWD layout, CATL Freevoy 39.05 kWh LFP, 225 km EV / 1,065 km combined, 3-LiDAR Huawei ADS 3.0, $36,800 entry.
2026 BYD Leopard 7 PHEV — affordable $25,300 Defender-style 1,300 km combined family off-roader, now paired with new $27,800 755 km BEV sibling launched April 29.
2026 Hyptec S600 (GAC premium) — gull-wing coupe-SUV with 800 km CLTC range, LiDAR standard, 22-speaker audio, 27" W-HUD. Pre-sale from $44,000 in China.
2026 BYD Tang L DM-p — 544 hp dual-motor AWD 7-seater PHEV with 1,389 km combined range, 215 km EV, God's Eye B ADAS. From $32,000. Now paired with new Datang sibling.
2026 BYD Tang DM-i — efficiency-focused 7-seat PHEV with 175 km EV / 1,240 km combined range, 272 hp 2WD, optional LiDAR on flagship. From $24,700. Distinct from DM-p.
2026 GAC Aion i60 lineup expands to 7 trims with new $14,400 EREV base — cheapest EREV crossover in production. 28k+ units sold since Nov 2025 launch.
2026 BYD Leopard 7 EV launches with 755 km CLTC range, 691 hp AWD, 1,500 kW DC fast charging (10-70% in 5 min), 1,000V architecture, and God's Eye B LiDAR. From $27,800.
The 2026 ROX Adamas 6-seater REV gets 469 hp dual-motor AWD, 1,405 km combined range, air suspension and tailgate spare from $51,200 — $20k less than BYD Leopard 8.
2026 GAC Aion N60 EV launches in China from $16,090 with standard LiDAR + WeRide NOA, 610 km CLTC range, LFP battery, and 221 hp single-motor FWD. 3 trims available.
2026 Geely Galaxy M7 PHEV launches with segment-leading 1,730 km combined CLTC range, 225 km EV-only, 234 hp system. Limited-time entry from $16,060 in China.
2026 ZEEKR 7X facelift upgrades to 900V SiC architecture, 6C charging on 103 kWh NMC pack. Max RWD: 503 PS / 802 km. Ultra AWD: 795 PS / 2.98 s 0-100. From $31,800 in China.
2026 Xiaomi SU7 second-gen sedan with standard LiDAR + Nvidia Thor on every trim, 902 km CLTC range on the Pro, 690 hp dual-motor Max, and 897V fast charging. From $31,870.
The 2026 Leapmotor D19 is a six-seat flagship SUV with the world's largest EREV battery (80.3 kWh), 1,000V BEV architecture, up to 724 hp tri-motor, and a $32,200 starting price.
The 2026 Avatr 07 is a Huawei-backed coupe-SUV with up to 1,200 km combined range, 598 hp dual-motor BEV option, ADS 4 standard, and a starting price of $31,910.
The 2026 ZEEKR 8X is a 900V plug-in hybrid flagship SUV with up to 1,381 hp tri-motor power, 1,416 km combined range and a $45,806 starting price. Order books opened April 2026.
2026 BYD Song Ultra EV racked up 60,000 orders in one month at $22,000. Highlights: 710 km Blade Battery 2.0, 5-min Flash Charging, optional God's Eye B LiDAR ADAS. Tesla Model Y rival.
The 2026 Avatr 06T is a 5-seat Huawei-tech wagon: 955 hp tri-motor BEV in 2.78 s, 741 km CLTC range, 896-line LiDAR, 800V/5C from $31,700.
The 2026 HongQi HS6 PHEV is a 5-seat premium SUV with 1.5T + DHT, 248 km EV / 1,650 km combined CLTC range, and 495 hp AWD top trim. From $26,200.
The 2026 Voyah Taishan X8 is a 5-seat luxury flagship with Huawei ADS 4, HarmonyOS 5.2, 727 km BEV range, 800V / 5C charging. Starts at $44,380.