Chinese automakers' SUV overseas expansion

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Lepas launches in Spain with L8 Super Hybrid SUV, targeting premium market

   Chery's Lepas brand entered Spain with the L8 Super Hybrid SUV, priced from €33,990, offering 279 hp, 90 km electric range, a 7‑year warranty, and a premium dealer network.

2. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Lepas launches L8 hybrid SUV in Spain and Indonesia

   Lepas unveiled its L8 hybrid SUV in Spain (starting at €33,990) and Indonesia (Rp589 million), highlighting advanced tech, extended electric range and new dealer networks.

3. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   BYD launches Formula S models while exports rise after domestic sales slump

   BYD rolls out Formula S lift‑back and kombi, adds Denza Z9S sport sedan and Dolphin hybrid, while domestic sales fall 46% but exports surge amid a record 650 new Chinese models in H1 2026.

4. 28 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   XPENG launches upgraded G6 EV for European market

   Chinese EV maker XPENG unveiled an upgraded G6 family SUV for Europe, featuring a 571‑liter trunk, standard high‑tech safety, a five‑year warranty and rapid charging that adds 300 km in 12 minutes.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   XPENG rolls out upgraded G6 family car and unveils L03 SUV‑coupé at global launch

   XPENG upgraded its G6 family car with fast charging and a five‑year warranty, and will globally launch the new L03 SUV‑coupé in Munich, targeting 64 markets.

6. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Lepas expands dealership network in Spain

   Lepas, Chery’s new brand, is opening 30‑plus dealerships in Spain by June, aiming for 50 by year‑end, and introduced the L8 Super Hybrid SUV at the Barcelona port.

7. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   XPeng launches X‑Mind AI platform and readies MONA L03 EV for worldwide sales

   XPeng introduced the X‑Mind AI platform for proactive autonomous driving and confirmed its VLA 2.0 system for global rollout, while preparing the MONA L03 EV for a July launch in Europe with production in China

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Chinese Lepas brand launches L8 Super Hybrid SUV in Spain

   Chinese Lepas brand from Group Chery launches the L8 Super Hybrid SUV in Spain, offering 279 hp, over 1,100 km range, prices from €41,700, with a 7‑year/150 k km warranty and a ready post‑sale network.

9. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Chery's Lepas L6 electric SUV to debut in Australia in late 2026

   Chery's Lepas brand will launch the L6 electric SUV in Australia in Q4 2026, featuring a 160 kW motor, 65 kWh battery and a claimed 450 km range, with pricing near AU$40,000.

10. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    XPeng launches upgraded G6 SUV in Australia and targets 2027 AI‑driven autonomous rollout

    XPeng unveiled an upgraded G6 SUV for Australia with rapid 800 V charging and new AWD Performance trim, while also announcing its VLA 2.0 AI system aimed at a 2027 global Level‑4 autonomous rollout.

11. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Chery and Huawei launch premium electric SUV Luxeed RX

    Chery and Huawei’s Luxeed brand revealed the RX, a premium electric SUV with up to 594 hp, large dimensions and LiDAR, slated for Chinese launch this autumn and potential EU release in 2027.

12. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Chery Group records record global shipments and expands luxury SUV sales in Pakistan

    Chery Group logged record April global shipments and is pushing luxury SUVs into Pakistan, boosting its global and NEV growth.

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