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Li Auto's first European model, Li 6, to debut at Paris Motor Show; sales start Q4 2026

Li Auto's first European model, Li 6, to debut at Paris Motor Show; sales start Q4 2026

Li Auto announced that its pure electric SUV i6 will be named Li 6 overseas, and will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. It plans to start sales in the fourth quarter of 2026, with specific markets, pricing, and channels not yet announced. In Europe it will focus on pure electric vehicles, while selling extended-range SUVs in the Middle East and Central Asia, and is considering launching the L6 in the UK due to tariff differences between the UK and the EU. Domestic deliveries in August were 37,679 units, up 32.1% year-on-year.

3285 days ago
Anfia Proposes Zero Tariffs on Chinese Car Imports Within 8% Quota

Anfia Proposes Zero Tariffs on Chinese Car Imports Within 8% Quota

Vavassori, president of the Italian automotive components association Anfia, proposed that the EU set an import quota for cars made in China, with zero tariffs for up to 8% and an 80% tariff on the portion above that, covering components as well. Chinese brands currently account for more than 9% of new car sales in the EU, and the EU's current combined tariff rate on Chinese EVs is about 18% to 45%. Italian component exports fell 4.6% in the first half, may decline 10% for the full year, and could fall 40% to 50% by 2028 without protection. Whether the proposal can enter the EU agenda remains to be seen.

4335 days ago
From Vehicle Export to Supply Chain Globalization: China's Auto Industry Enters Era 2.0

From Vehicle Export to Supply Chain Globalization: China's Auto Industry Enters Era 2.0

In H1 2026, China exported 4.059 million vehicles, but the pure export model faces trade barriers including EU anti-subsidy duties and Southeast Asia capacity requirements. Huayu Automotive's new Serbia plant and CATL's Hungary gigafactory mark China's transition from "product export" to "capability export." 2026-2027 will be the critical validation window for overseas mass production capabilities.

31247 days ago

BYD Exports Over 160,000 Units in May, Globalization Map Takes Shape

In May 2026, BYD exported 160,644 NEVs, with cumulative January-May sales reaching 1,405,039 units. Export regional distribution data shows Central & South America at 61,000 units, the EU & UK at 30,000 units, Southeast Asia at 10,000 units, and the CIS at 6,162 units. This data marks BYD's evolution from "China's NEV leader" to a multinational automaker with global depth. Its export structure also provides an important reference sample for Chinese automakers' overseas expansion pathways.

66590 days ago