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Spy shots reveal the refreshed AITO M7 adopting M9-inspired styling and introducing its first pure-electric variant. Length grows to 5100 mm and wheelbase to 3050 mm for larger battery packaging. A full-width taillight with AD “blue indicator” completes the rear. Pre-orders are expected to open in August, with CLTC EV range likely exceeding 300 km.

On July 11, Geely launched the 2026 ICON Chocolate at a promo price of 7.98-8.58 k RMB. The 4 350 mm compact SUV adds four new colours and keeps the 133 kW 1.5TD+7DCT combo, delivering 6.3 L/100 km WLTC. Standard kit includes Flyme Auto, 14.6-inch screen, heated front seats and Bluetooth smart key.

Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi will launch close to ten key models in the second half of 2025. Mercedes brings the 800 V EQA LWB sedan, Shooting Brake and GLC EV with up to 866 km range. BMW debuts the Neue-Klasse iX3 claiming 900 km CLTC and Alibaba’s AI assistant. Audi’s Q6L e-tron, A5L and AUDI E5 Sportback all debut with Huawei ADS. All three deepen Chinese tech partnerships to accelerate electrification and smart-cockpit roll-outs.

On 15 July, BYD unveiled the Indonesian-market Atto 1—a rebadged global Seagull—at GIIAS 2025. The city EV packs a 30 kWh Blade battery, 55 kW/135 Nm motor and 300 km NEDC range, priced IDR 250–350 million. Standard kit includes ESC, ABS and cruise control. Public display runs 24 Jul–3 Aug at ICE BSD; BYD Indonesia reports 80–90 % readiness for the event.

The 2026 BMW i3 will launch in September with an upgraded e-drive system, boosting CLTC range by ~5 %: eDrive35L rises from 526 km to 550 km and eDrive40L from 592 km to 625 km, both powered by a 248 kW motor; styling, trim and pricing remain unchanged. Concurrently, the next-generation i3 built on the Neue Klasse platform (codenames NA0/NA8) is slated for July 2026 production, offering standard- and long-wheelbase variants including the M60 xDrive performance model.

On July 17, Volvo launched the EX30 Cross Country at a special price of CNY 233,800 (regular CNY 263,800). The rugged variant adds mountain-pattern grille, roof rails rated 68 kg and 18-inch alloys to the 4.23 m compact SUV. Inside, two Nordic-themed cabins feature a 12.3-inch portrait screen and shift-by-wire. Standard L2 ADAS includes Pilot Assist, 360° camera and cross-traffic alert.