Nio Inc began nationwide deliveries of the ES8 five-seat variant on July 10, 2026, with a starting price of 382,800 yuan, 5.9% lower than the three-row version. Removing the third row boosted trunk capacity to 1,334 liters; combined with the 230-liter frunk, total cargo space reaches 1,564 liters, expandable to 3,084 liters with second-row seats folded.
Multiple automotive media confirmed that BMW Brilliance will stop production of China-made i3, i5, and iX1 in July 2026. These three models, based on the CLAR platform shared with combustion vehicles, represent BMW's electric 1.0 era. The brand's future EV strategy shifts to the dedicated Neue Klasse platform, with the new iX3 debuting at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show.
On June 16, 2026, Zeekr announced cumulative deliveries exceeding 800,000 units. Led by the Zeekr 009, the world's first native luxury electric MPV, the brand has entered over 50 countries and regions, becoming the core pillar of Geely Holding's premium NEV strategy.
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