The likes of BYD, Zeekr, and Xiaomi all showed off new models — here are some of the most interesting vehicles on offer.
The Zeekr Mix
Zeekr might be only three years old, but the company has made a name for itself with its quirky EVs.
At the auto show, the EV firm unveiled the Zeekr Mix, an electric multi-purpose vehicle with swiveling chairs that allow it to transform into a small room when parked.
By far the biggest name in China's EV market is BYD, the Warren Buffett-backed firm that is probably giving Elon Musk sleepless nights.
The EV upstart has become known for its cheap vehicles, such as the $11,000 Seagull, but the company was showing off its more high-end models in Beijing.
That includes the Yangwang U8, the latest version of which, the Off-road Master Edition, was unveiled in Beijing.
BYD also announced a new cheap electric hatchback as it looks to squeeze Tesla even further. The Ocean-M hatchback will be released later this year and will cost between 150,000 yuan to 200,000 yuan ($20,00 to $27,000).
Xiaomi brings its Tesla rival
One of the biggest draws of the auto show was the SU7, an electric SUV built by smartphone maker Xiaomi.
The number of companies trying to make it in China's EV market — at least 123, according to one auto consultant — has seen some firms branch out in unexpected directions.
One is Chinese EV maker Xpeng with its AeroHT flying car prototype that went on display in Beijing.
The AeorHT has been in development for a decade, and the affiliate company behind it is reportedly close to receiving regulatory approval to fly — but no price or release date has been announced yet, so may be a while before the AeroHT dominates China's skies.
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