New Chinese EVs Coming to Europe in 2026
Complete list of new Chinese electric cars launching in Europe 2026. Confirmed models, specs, prices, and launch dates.
New Chinese EVs Coming to Europe in 2026
The European electric vehicle market is experiencing an unprecedented wave of new Chinese EV launches in 2026, with more than a dozen confirmed models set to arrive throughout the year. From affordable city cars to premium performance vehicles, Chinese manufacturers are expanding their European presence with models specifically designed for local markets, new brand entries, and significant updates to existing lineups. This comprehensive guide covers every new Chinese EV 2026 launch, including confirmed models, rumored arrivals, launch timelines, specifications, and pricing details for the most anticipated upcoming Chinese EV models hitting European showrooms.
Confirmed Launches: Models Arriving in 2026
The year 2026 marks a pivotal moment for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers in Europe, with confirmed launches spanning from premium sedans to affordable hatchbacks. These launches represent both new model introductions and strategic market expansions designed to capture different segments of the European EV market.
XPeng P7+ and G7 EREV: Flagship Launches
XPeng kicked off 2026 with a major European launch event at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, introducing two significant models: the P7+ sedan and the G7 EREV SUV. The P7+ represents XPeng’s flagship sedan, positioned as a direct rival to the Volkswagen ID.7.
Built on XPeng’s SEPA 2.0 platform, the P7+ measures 5.07 meters in length. German pricing starts at €46,600 for the standard range, €49,600 for long-range, and €53,600 for performance. Battery options include 61.7 kWh and 74.9 kWh, with the long-range model achieving up to 530 km WLTP range. The P7+ features a Turing AI chip delivering 750 TOPS, positioning it as an “AI-defined vehicle” with over-the-air update capabilities. Production takes place at Magna Steyr’s facility in Austria, with deliveries beginning in April 2026 across 25 European markets.
The P7+ EREV variant offers a comprehensive range of 1,550 km, including 430 km of pure electric driving. The G7 EREV SUV claims the title of world’s longest-range EREV SUV with 1,704 km comprehensive range and 430 km pure electric range.
BYD Dolphin G PHEV: First European-Specific Model
BYD is making history in 2026 with the Dolphin G PHEV, the company’s first bespoke European model designed specifically for the European market. This hatchback/supermini is positioned to become the UK’s smallest and cheapest plug-in hybrid, competing with the Toyota Yaris and Renault Clio.
The Dolphin G PHEV features a 1.5-litre petrol engine combined with an electric motor, offering both series and parallel hybrid modes. Production begins at BYD’s Hungarian factory in 2026, marking BYD’s first European-specific vehicle and signaling commitment to local production and market-specific product development.
NIO Firefly: Affordable City EV Entry
NIO expands its European presence in 2026 with the UK launch of the Firefly hatchback. Already available in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, and Greece, the UK launch brings affordable electric mobility to right-hand-drive markets.
Pricing starts at €29,900 (UK: £26,349), competing with the Mini Cooper Electric and Renault 5. The Firefly features a 41 kWh LFP battery delivering 205 miles (330 km) WLTP range, 141 bhp rear-wheel drive, and 0-62 mph acceleration in 8.1 seconds. Premium features include a 14-speaker sound system, 360-degree camera, 3.5kW vehicle-to-load capability, and 404 litres boot space. The vehicle supports NIO’s battery swap technology.
Zeekr 7GT: European-Designed Shooting Brake
Zeekr launches the 7GT electric estate in summer 2026, with order books opening in January 2026. Built on the PMA2+ platform shared with Volvo, the 7GT features an 800-volt architecture with 480 kW charging capability and up to 655 km WLTP range. Pricing starts at €45,990 (Netherlands) and €47,990 (Germany), positioning it as a premium electric estate.
Changan Deepal E07: SUV Expansion
Changan’s Deepal brand expands its European lineup in early Q1 2026 with the Deepal E07 SUV, following the successful Deepal S07 launch in April 2025 (starting at €45,000). The E07 expands availability to 10 European markets.
GAC Aion Brand Entry: Aion V and Aion UT
GAC Aion makes its UK debut in Q1 2026 with the Aion V family BEV SUV, already launched in Poland, Portugal, and Finland in September 2025. The Aion V features 510 km WLTP range, 10-80% charging in 24 minutes, a 2025 Euro NCAP five-star rating, and GAC Aion’s 2nd Generation Magazine Battery. The brand offers 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty and 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty, entering the UK through AION Auto UK (joint venture with Jameel Motors) with a modular showroom concept.
Also launching in 2026 is the Aion UT, a smart compact BEV hatchback designed at GAC Aion’s Milan Advanced Design Center, featuring eyebrow-inspired headlight design, 14.6-inch touchscreen, and L2 intelligent driving assistance.
Great Wall Motors: Ora 05 and Haval Brand Debut
Great Wall Motors launches the Ora 05 compact SUV in mid-2026, initially as a China import starting at €13,400—one of the most affordable Chinese EV options. The Haval brand debuts in Europe in mid-2026 with multiple SUV models featuring ICE, hybrid, PHEV, and BEV powertrains, many with Hi4 Hybrid Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive technology.
Leapmotor: Three-Model European Expansion
Leapmotor makes a major European push in 2026 with three new models premiering at the Brussels Motor Show: the B03X compact SUV (targeting Hyundai Kona, Peugeot 2008, Ford Puma), the B05 (interior revealed), and the B10 hybrid EV. This expansion follows impressive 2025 performance: 600,000 units sold globally and over 35,000 European registrations in the first full year, with 800+ points of sale established.
MG: Two New EV Models
MG is expanding its electric lineup in 2026 with two new models. The first, an unnamed compact SUV, launches in February 2026, positioned below the MG4 and competing with the Renault 4, BYD Atto 2, and Suzuki E Vitara. This represents an entirely new segment for MG. A second unnamed model launches in spring 2026, positioned between the MG4 and MG5, and is likely to be an MG4 replacement. These launches will expand MG’s all-electric lineup from 2 to 8 models by mid-2026.
BYD Denza: Premium Brand Launch
BYD’s premium Denza brand launches in Europe in Q4 2025 (EV) and early 2026 (PHEV) with the Z9 GT shooting brake/sedan. The flagship features 952 bhp, 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds, competing with the Porsche Taycan. The Z9 GT measures 5,180mm, features three electric motors, 800V architecture, and a 100 kWh battery delivering 630 km CLTC range. Designed by former Audi designer Wolfgang Egger, pricing starts around €100,000. Denza operates through a separate dealer network from BYD.
New Brands Entering the European Market
2026 marks the European debut for several Chinese automotive brands. GAC Aion enters the UK market with industry-leading warranties, planning a 7-model lineup by 2030 and targeting 50,000 unit sales by 2027. BYD Denza represents BYD’s premium brand strategy, planning 4-6 models with pricing around €100,000+. Changan Deepal expands to 10 markets in 2026, introducing hybrid cars alongside electric models. Great Wall Motors debuts its Haval brand in mid-2026, complementing the existing Ora brand with multiple SUV models across various powertrains.
Existing Brand Updates: New Models from BYD, NIO, XPeng
Established Chinese EV brands are significantly expanding their European lineups in 2026. XPeng plans mass-market models through the Mona series (starting from RMB 119,800/$16,820 in China), expanding to 30+ markets with production at Magna Steyr’s Austrian facility. BYD’s expansion centers on local production—Hungarian factory begins in 2026, Turkish facility in March 2026 (500,000 annual capacity combined)—and multiple PHEV models including Sealion 5 DM-i, Seal U DM-i, Seal 6 DM-i, and Atto 2 DM-i.
NIO expands to the UK with the Firefly and seven additional markets: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania. Zeekr adds the 7GT to its existing lineup (001, X, 7X). MG expands from 2 to 8 all-electric models by mid-2026. Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands transition toward electrification, with the Omoda 3 launching in 2026 with BEV, PHEV, and gasoline options.
Rumored and Potential Launches
Beyond confirmed launches, several models are rumored for 2026. XPeng has confirmed plans for its Mona series in Europe, though specific models and dates are to be determined. BYD is expected to launch the Sealion 5 DM-i SUV PHEV in the UK in 2026, with additional DM-i models (Seal U DM-i, Seal 6 DM-i, Atto 2 DM-i) planned for 2026-2027. The Chery Omoda 3 compact SUV is expected with BEV, PHEV, and gasoline options. Great Wall Motors’ Haval brand will introduce multiple SUV models in mid-2026. NIO’s Onvo L60 SUV (Tesla Model Y rival) was previously reported for early 2025 UK launch, but the 2026 timeline remains unclear.
2026 Launch Timeline: Q1-Q4 Breakdown
Understanding the launch timeline helps consumers and industry observers track when specific models will become available.
Q1 2026: Strong Start
The first quarter of 2026 begins with XPeng’s major launch event at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, introducing the P7+ and G7 EREV. Changan’s Deepal E07 launches in early Q1, expanding to 10 markets. GAC Aion’s Aion V makes its UK debut in Q1, while MG launches its compact SUV in February. BYD Denza’s Z9 GT PHEV version arrives in early 2026, following the EV version’s Q4 2025 launch.
Q2 2026: Deliveries Begin
April 2026 marks the start of XPeng P7+ deliveries across 25 European markets, following the January launch event. MG’s second new EV model launches in spring 2026. Zeekr begins 7GT deliveries in summer 2026, with order books having opened in January. GAC Aion’s Aion UT may also launch in Q2, though specific timing remains to be confirmed.
Q3 2026: Mid-Year Expansion
Mid-2026 brings Great Wall Motors’ Ora 05 and Haval brand launches, introducing multiple models across different segments. Changan Deepal may introduce hybrid cars starting in 2026, with Q3 being a potential launch window.
Q4 2026: Year-End Arrivals
The fourth quarter may see XPeng’s Mona series launch, though specific timing is to be determined. BYD’s various PHEV models may continue rolling out through Q4 and into 2027, representing an ongoing expansion rather than a single launch event.
Market Trends and Strategy
The 2026 Chinese EV launches reveal several important trends. Local European production accelerates with BYD’s Hungarian and Turkish facilities, XPeng’s Magna Steyr production, and planned facilities from Chery and Changan—avoiding import tariffs and signaling long-term commitment. Chinese manufacturers increasingly focus on plug-in hybrid vehicles, recognizing European consumer preferences, with BYD’s extensive PHEV lineup expansion.
Premium brand strategies emerge through BYD Denza and premium models from other manufacturers, challenging traditional luxury brands. Market segmentation covers every segment from affordable city cars (NIO Firefly, Ora 05) to premium performance vehicles (Denza Z9 GT). Brand differentiation through multiple brands from the same parent companies (BYD/Denza, Great Wall Motors/Ora/Haval) allows clear positioning. Warranty and service focus, exemplified by GAC Aion’s 8-year warranty strategy, addresses concerns about Chinese brand reliability and support.
Conclusion
The year 2026 represents a watershed moment for Chinese electric vehicles in Europe, with more than a dozen confirmed launches spanning every market segment from affordable city cars to premium performance vehicles. These new Chinese EV 2026 launches demonstrate Chinese manufacturers’ commitment to European markets through local production, market-specific product development, and comprehensive brand strategies.
For European consumers, this means unprecedented choice in electric vehicles, with models designed specifically for European preferences, competitive pricing, and expanding dealer networks. The upcoming Chinese EV models arriving throughout 2026 will reshape the competitive landscape, challenging established European brands while offering innovative technology, competitive pricing, and comprehensive warranty coverage.
As these launches unfold throughout 2026, the European electric vehicle market will become increasingly diverse and competitive. Chinese manufacturers are not just importing vehicles—they’re investing in European production, developing market-specific models, and building comprehensive brand strategies that signal long-term commitment to European markets. For consumers, this translates to more choices, better value, and accelerating electric vehicle adoption across Europe.
This article is based on confirmed launch announcements, manufacturer press releases, and industry reports as of January 2026. Launch dates, specifications, and pricing may be subject to change. Please consult official manufacturer sources for the most current information.