Chinese EV makers unveil Europe expansion plans at Paris show

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-12 20:55:57 UTC

Li Auto, BYD, Xpeng, Chery and Aito announced staggered European launches, local production and safety certifications from 2027.

At the Paris Motor Show, Li Auto unveiled the Li 6 for Europe in Q1 2027, while Aito said it will enter in autumn 2027 and seek Euro NCAP five-star rating in 2026. BYD confirmed France is on its shortlist for a second European plant. [1] [4] [6]

Xpeng aims for 500,000 annual European sales by 2030, and Chery plans to sell in all 27 EU markets by 2027, expanding its dealer network in France. [2] [5]

BYD’s Denza brand will roll out its “God’s Eye” driver-assistance system in Europe next year, starting with the Z9 GT. [3]

Sources

1. 理想 Li 6 欧洲首秀，将于 2027 年第一季度正式登陆

   ITHome · 2026-10-12 13:03:40 UTC · Summary only

2. 奇瑞计划到2027年进入欧盟全部27个市场

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-12 14:31:58 UTC · Full text

3. 比亚迪腾势将在欧洲推出“天神之眼”辅助驾驶系统，Z9 GT 率先支持

   ITHome · 2026-10-12 15:00:05 UTC · Summary only

4. 问界官宣 2027 年秋季进军欧洲市场，力争年内获得 Euro NCAP 五星评级

   ITHome · 2026-10-12 15:12:04 UTC · Summary only

5. 小鹏目标2030年底欧洲年销量50万辆 或超过福特和欧宝

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-12 15:40:42 UTC · Full text

6. 巴黎车展：比亚迪表示法国已进入该公司工厂选址“候选名单”

   RFI Chinese · 2026-10-12 17:56:14 UTC · Full text

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