China NEV Daily: Stelato G9 Launches $60.5K, BYD Da Han EV 1,008 km, VW ID.ERA 5S PHEV Under $13K (Aug 21)

The 2026 Chengdu Auto Show opened today with a wave of launches spanning battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extended vehicles. From Huawei-backed hardcore luxury SUVs to a sub-$13,000 Volkswagen plug-in sedan, Chinese electrified vehicles continue to push price and capability boundaries across every powertrain type.

Stelato G9 (享界G9): Huawei's "tech-luxury hardcore SUV" launches from RMB 429,800

The Chengdu show's headline act came a day early: on August 20, Huawei and BAIC's Stelato brand launched the G9, billed as the first "technology-luxury hardcore SUV." It offers both battery-electric and range-extended (EREV) powertrains, with prices starting at RMB 429,800 (approximately $60,500 USD).

• Two body styles: five-seat and six-seat; dimensions 5,377 × 2,050 × 1,897 mm, wheelbase 3,160 mm.
• BEV version: 120 kWh ternary battery, up to 728 km CLTC; EREV version: 1.5T range extender, up to 405 km electric + 1,366 km combined CLTC.
• Debuts Huawei's all-terrain "Tuling" platform, an 800V disconnectable anti-roll bar, adaptive differential-lock e-drive, and L3-architecture design (approved for 120 km/h L3 road testing in China).
• This is the China-market launch version; Stelato/Harmony Intelligent Mobility models are currently sold only in China, with no overseas variant announced.

BYD dual flagships: Da Han EV previews at RMB 249,900, 3rd-gen Tang debuts

BYD's Dynasty Network took over Hall 9 with two flagships. The all-new D+ class sedan Da Han EV opened pre-sales at RMB 249,900–299,900 (approximately $35,200–$42,200 USD), while the third-generation Tang large five-seat SUV made its global debut ahead of a Q4 launch.

• Da Han EV: 5,256 mm long, 3,130 mm wheelbase; second-generation Blade Battery delivers 1,008 km CLTC; 0–100 km/h in 3.3 s; flash-charge adds 10%→70% in 5 minutes.
• 3rd-gen Tang: 5,045 mm long, 2,950 mm wheelbase; second-gen Blade Battery, 850 km CLTC, 800V flash-charge, LiDAR "God's Eye" B ADAS.
• Both are BEV China-market launches. BYD's premium Han/Tang EVs already sold overseas (Europe, Southeast Asia) differ in trim, charging port, and ADAS feature set, so overseas readers should not assume parity with these China specs.

Deepal G318: Huawei-equipped range-extended "box" SUV from RMB 196,800

Changan's Deepal brand launched the all-new G318 at the show, a 20k-class "box" SUV pairing a range-extended powertrain with Huawei's dual smart systems. Pricing starts at RMB 196,800 (approximately $27,700 USD), with the top trim at RMB 236,800 ($33,300).

• EREV system: 1.5T BlueWhale range extender + dual motors, 450 PS, 0–100 km/h in ~5 s.
• 35.07 kWh LFP battery, 200 km CLTC electric range, 60 L tank, 1,000+ km combined.
• Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Pro + HarmonySpace 5 cockpit; available air suspension and CDC damping on higher trims; 6 kW V2L discharge.
• China-market launch; Deepal exports to select markets, but this Huawei-equipped variant may differ from overseas specs.

VW ID.ERA 5S: plug-in sedan with city NOA from RMB 89,900

SAIC Volkswagen launched the ID.ERA 5S, a midsize plug-in hybrid sedan and the first Volkswagen-branded sedan with city NOA worldwide. After launch benefits the price drops to RMB 89,900 (approximately $12,650 USD), with guide prices of RMB 119,900–149,900 ($16,900–$21,100).

• PHEV system: 1.5L dedicated hybrid engine (80 kW) + motor (130 kW); 160 km CLTC electric range, 2,000+ km combined, 2.82 L/100 km depleted-fuel consumption.
• 30%–80% DC fast charge in 15 minutes; 3.5 kW V2L; "Xingyun" ADAS on Horizon J6M with end-to-end model, high-speed + city NOA, AEB to 140 km/h.
• China-market model; VW's global ID. lineup uses different powertrains overseas, so this PHEV is not representative of overseas ID. models.

Dongfeng Aeolus L8Y: sub-$13k pure-electric family SUV launches

Dongfeng's Aeolus brand launched the L8Y, its first pure-electric SUV, at Chengdu with a limited-time price from RMB 91,900 (approximately $12,900 USD).

• 61.83 kWh "Macha" battery, 535 km CLTC; three trims (Leading / Excellent / Flagship).
• 4,688 × 1,900 × 1,617 mm, wheelbase 2,775 mm; Tianyuan OS 2.0 with DeepSeek + Doubao dual AI models, 50-inch AR-HUD, 15.6-inch 2.5K screen, 8155 chip.
• Zero-gravity front seats with massage/ventilation/heating; 14-speaker audio; large cooled/warmed box.
• China-only for now; no overseas variant announced.

MG 07: SAIC's coupe sedan adds a plug-in hybrid from RMB 105,900

MG (SAIC) launched the MG 07 coupe sedan in seven trims spanning BEV and PHEV, with limited-time prices from RMB 105,900 (approximately $14,900 USD) to RMB 156,900 ($22,100).

• BEV: 800V platform, up to 845 km CLTC, 5C charging, 5-second 0–100 km/h; 67–91 kWh (semi-solid / NCM) batteries.
• PHEV (DMH): 1.5L engine + motor, 245 km CLTC electric range, 1,745 km combined, NEDC depleted fuel use 2.79 L/100 km, CATL LFP battery.
• 8295P chip, 15.6-inch 2.5K screen, Momenta R7 world model + lidar on higher trims; 4-door frameless doors, active rear wing.
• MG is a global brand; overseas variants (Europe, Thailand, etc.) may differ in battery supplier, charging standard, and ADAS availability.

BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase: China-exclusive Neue Klasse SUV pre-sales from RMB 269,900

BMW opened pre-sales for the China-exclusive long-wheelbase iX3 at Chengdu, with a "pre-sale = launch price" strategy from RMB 269,900 (approximately $38,000 USD) to RMB 339,900 ($47,900).

• Built on the Neue Klasse EV platform; 800V architecture, 108 kWh large cylindrical battery.
• Up to 919 km CLTC (top 50L xDrive, 351 kW); 10-minute charge adds ~400 km; 10%–80% in 21 minutes.
• 4,885 × 1,895 × 1,635 mm, wheelbase stretched to 3,005 mm (+108 mm vs global standard); Panoramic iDrive, Alibaba LLM + DeepSeek, Momenta co-developed ADAS.
• This is a China-exclusive long-wheelbase version; the overseas iX3 (Neue Klasse) is the standard-wheelbase global model with different dimensions and battery options.

NIO ES8 hits 140,000 deliveries, keeps large-SUV crown

On the show's opening day, NIO delivered its 140,000th ES8, reaching the milestone just 335 days after first deliveries began. In July 2026 the full-size BEV SUV sold 10,284 units, topping both the large-SUV and 400k-class segments.

• Current ES8 uses a 900V architecture, dual-motor AWD (520 kW), 102 kWh battery, up to 655 km CLTC (five-seat version from RMB 382,800 / ~$53,900).
• NIO's swap/charge network now exceeds 9,200 charge-swap stations; the brand sells in Europe but specs and energy service (battery swap) differ by market.
• The milestone underlines how Chinese premium BEV SUVs are pulling share from legacy luxury brands.

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Image credits: Stelato G9 — Huawei/BAIC official, via CRI/Cover News; BYD Da Han EV — BYD official, via China National Radio; Deepal G318 — Deepal official, via ifeng; VW ID.ERA 5S — SAIC VW official, via QQ Auto; Dongfeng Aeolus L8Y — Dongfeng official, via China National Radio; MG 07 — MG/SAIC official, via ifeng; BMW iX3 LWB — BMW official, via CarNewsChina/Autohome; NIO ES8 — NIO official, via ZOL.