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Spy shots of Lexus' first three-row electric flagship SUV TZ (possibly named TZ9) have been exposed. Based on Toyota's electric Highlander, it is positioned to compete with Volvo EX90 and is scheduled for release between late 2026 and early 2027. Its dimensions are basically consistent with the electric Highlander, with length, width and height of 5050/1989/1709mm and a wheelbase of 3051mm, featuring exclusive Lexus design details.

The Fangchengbao Tai 7 EV Flash Charge Edition has debuted at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, with pre-order pricing from RMB 220,000 to RMB 250,000 and April market launch confirmed. Featuring a distinctive boxy rugged design, the model employs second-generation Blade Battery technology with flash charging, delivering up to 755km CLTC pure-electric range in two-wheel-drive form. Dimensions are 4,999×1,995×1,865mm with a 2,920mm wheelbase, 24° approach and 25° departure angles balancing urban commuting with light off-road capability. Notable features include dual-layer headlights, H-shaped silver front skid plate, roof-mounted LiDAR, front trunk storage, dual L-shaped taillights, exterior-mounted spare tire carrier and side-hinged tailgate, reinforcing its hardcore SUV identity and practicality.

The second-generation Denza D9 will officially launch on April 27, with pre-sales already underway across six variants priced from RMB 389,800 to RMB 489,800. Built on an all-new dedicated hybrid MPV platform, the model features second-generation Blade Battery technology with flash charging, DiPilot 5.0 (God's Eye) intelligent driving system and a next-generation AI intelligent cockpit. Exterior design highlights include a new grille with chrome accents enhancing three-dimensional layering, while dimensions of 5,250×1,960×1,900mm and a 3,110mm wheelbase are maintained with two-tone body options, reinforcing its position in the premium new energy MPV segment.

Buick has officially launched the Zhijing E7 on April 22, with three variants priced from RMB 159,900 to RMB 199,900 (launch benefits pricing from RMB 154,900). The large five-seat SUV features a 1.5T plug-in hybrid system delivering 235km CLTC electric range and 1,630km combined range. Design highlights include split Galaxy Wing headlights with Wind-Taming Shark front fascia, available in four colors. Dimensions are 4,850×1,910×1,676mm with a 2,850mm wheelbase. The roof-mounted LiDAR enables the Xiaoyao Intelligent Driving system powered by Momenta's R6 reinforcement learning model. Interior features an 8.8-inch instrument panel, 15.6-inch central display and 50-inch AR HUD with CarPlay/HiCar/CarLink support. Four floating-layer seats include standard heating/ventilation, front multi-point massage and 115°-125° electric rear recline.

The Shangjie Z7 and Z7T have debuted at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, with pre-sale pricing announced at RMB 229,800 and RMB 239,800 respectively. The Z7 is positioned as a mid-to-large coupe while the Z7T adopts a shooting brake bodystyle. Both feature a wide, low and elongated silhouette achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.21Cd. Front design highlights include headlights with 408 laser-etched light points creating a starry river effect, air curtains and an active grille for aerodynamic optimization. A next-generation 896-line dual-optical-path imaging-grade LiDAR comes standard across the range, providing robust hardware support for intelligent driving while balancing aesthetic appeal with energy efficiency.

Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed an MoA for an xEV engineering program, building on their January 2025 collaboration for next-gen EV technology development and human capital training. A photo release revealed the "Nexus EV," a second-gen Myvi facelift converted to pure-electric by UTM and NanoMalaysia (a MOSTI-linked entity). The concept features a Hybrid Electric Storage System (HESS) pairing batteries with supercapacitors, which UTM states improves power quality during high transient demands—such as sudden acceleration and repeated stop-start traffic—while protecting battery life by smoothing current spikes, offering a novel approach for affordable EV technology solutions.