Summary
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The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) was held at the China International Exhibition Center from April 25 to May 4. The exhibition attracted attention from renowned Chinese and non-Chinese automakers, suppliers, and technology exhibitors. The event covered a total area of 220,000 square meters, showcasing 117 world premiere models, 41 concept cars and 278 NEV models. A total of 892,000 people (including 28,000 from outside of China) visited the venue.
This report introduces new models and new trends exhibited by the top five Chinese emerging automakers Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor, XPeng, and Hozon Auto’s brand Neta Auto. Li Auto unveiled its L6 range-extender SUV and MEGA electric MPV, while NIO launched its 2024 EV sedan ET7 Executive Edition. Leapmotor unveiled the C16, a 6-seat SUV, for the first time and began taking reservations. XPeng exhibited the X9, its first electric MPV, and a flying car. Hozon Auto unveiled its range-extender SUV, the Neta L.
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Li Auto: Showcasing the L6 range-extender SUV and the MEGA, its first electric MPV
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Auto China 2024: China Emerging EV Automakers”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor, XPeng, Auto China, Emerging EV Makers and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
NIO: Launching the 2024 ET7 Executive Edition BEV sedan
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Auto China 2024: China Emerging EV Automakers”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor, XPeng, Auto China, Emerging EV Makers and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Leapmotor: Debut of the C16 6-seat SUV and start of pre-order sales
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Auto China 2024: China Emerging EV Automakers”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor, XPeng, Auto China, Emerging EV Makers and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
XPeng: Showcasing the X9, its first BEV MPV, and a flying car
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Auto China 2024: China Emerging EV Automakers”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor, XPeng, Auto China, Emerging EV Makers and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Hozon Auto: Showcasing the Neta L range-extender SUV, accelerating the development of overseas markets
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Auto China 2024: China Emerging EV Automakers”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor, XPeng, Auto China, Emerging EV Makers and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
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