The Paris Auto Show 2026, starting October 12, will feature 20 Chinese automotive brands, including BYD, Geely, Xpeng, and Li Auto. Exhibitors plan to showcase at least seven global premieres of new models.
Geely will present the Monjaro EM-i, an export-focused plug-in hybrid crossover with 305 kW of power and a 1,100 km mixed range. Lynk & Co is set to debut the 07 GT, a station wagon featuring an EM-P hybrid system and a 1,315 km combined range.
Li Auto will enter the European market with the i6 electric crossover, available in RWD and 4WD variants with up to 400 kW of power. Xpeng will introduce the G9L crossover, which will be produced at the Graz plant in Austria.
The Zeekr 9X SUV will make its debut, offering a plug-in hybrid system with up to 1,030 kW in its tri-motor configuration. Leapmotor will showcase the D19, an EREV and BEV model featuring an 800V or 1,000V charging architecture.
Smart will unveil the #2, a two-seater electric vehicle designed by Mercedes-Benz. The compact model is built on the Electric Compact Architecture and features a 35.8 kWh battery providing a 410 km range under CLTC conditions.
