2026 Beijing Auto Show Goes Dual-Venue: Dreame Debuts, French & Korean Brands Make Comeback

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will be held from April 24 to May 3, marking the first time it adopts a dual-venue format—linking the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center. With a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters, the event showcases 1,451 vehicles, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars—the largest scale ever recorded among global auto shows. For the first time in its history, this year’s auto show features both vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers exhibiting together within the same halls. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) shares Hall W4 with brands such as BMW and Porsche; Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) has its own dedicated booth, while Huawei’s Qiankun Smart Driving and Digital Power solutions are located in Hall W3. QCraft shares Hall A1 with Geely, and Momenta exhibits alongside Leapmotor, Volvo, and JAC Group in Hall B4. BYD occupies Hall E3, showcasing its four brands—BYD, Denza, Yangwang, and Fangchengbao—and has set up a standalone booth for its “Tianshen Eye” ultra-fast charging technology. Chery takes over Hall E1, joined by suppliers including Black Sesame Intelligence,佑驾 Innovation (Youjia Innovation), and Thundersoft. Among new exhibitors, Dreame Technology makes its debut with an independent booth. Originally focused on smart home cleaning appliances, Dreame announced its entry into the automotive sector in August 2025 and, less than a year later, presents three SUV models—the Xingji T08, Xingji T08L, and Xingji D09—under the theme “Stellar Program.” The company’s founder previously stated that its vehicles would be equipped with Hesai LiDAR and aims to become the industry leader. Peugeot and Citroën return to the Beijing Auto Show after skipping several recent major exhibitions. Peugeot will unveil its brand rejuvenation strategy and globally premiere multiple intelligent electric concept cars. Dongfeng Citroën will not only display its already-launched C5 X but also introduce a futuristic new model. Hyundai Motor and Beijing Hyundai are also back on the show floor, officially launching their IONIQ (Ai Ni Qi) electric vehicle brand in the Chinese market. Lotus Sports Cars likewise returns to Beijing following its absence from the Guangzhou Auto Show. This year’s exhibition welcomes supply chain and technology companies from 21 countries and regions, covering fields such as semiconductors, intelligent driving, batteries, and software. Concurrently, numerous procurement matchmaking sessions and technical forums are being held, reinforcing the show’s role as a premier global B2B collaboration platform for the automotive industry.