Chinese automakers closed out August with a fresh wave of launches, presales and earnings disclosures. The 2027 BYD Seal 06 landed in Chongqing with 800 V flash charging and lidar-based ADAS from ¥99,900, BYD's first-half report showed exports surging 67.8% as overseas revenue overtook domestic for the first time, and the Seal 08 flagship SUV priced its presale ahead of a September 2 launch. Below is the verified rundown.
🇨🇳 Chinese brief: 8月29-30日：2027款比亚迪海豹06重庆上市（DM-i 9.99万起/EV 10.99万起，EV版闪充5分钟补能10-70%）；比亚迪半年报显示出口79.2万辆(+67.8%)、境外收入占比52.57%首超境内；海狮08预售23-28万、9月2日上市；神行者8定9月3日全球上市；长安启源Q06将于9月4日预售。
1. 2027 BYD Seal 06: flash charging and lidar ADAS from ¥99,900
BYD launched the 2027 Seal 06 at a regional event in Chongqing on August 29, spanning 12 configurations across two powertrains: six DM-i plug-in hybrids at ¥99,900–¥141,900 (approx $14,100–$20,000) and six EVs at ¥109,900–¥155,900 (approx $15,500–$22,000).
The headline is the EV's native 800 V flash-charging platform with the second-generation Blade Battery: a 630 km CLTC top range, 10.7 kWh/100 km average consumption, and a 240 kW motor for a 5.9-second 0–100 km/h claim. In normal conditions the pack jumps from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and 10% to 97% in 9 minutes; even at −30 °C, a 20%–97% charge takes just 3 minutes longer than at room temperature. Buyers get one year of free flash charging.
The DM-i variants pair the fifth-generation DM system with a 34 kWh pack for up to 320 km CLTC of electric range, 2.59 L/100 km NEDC blended fuel consumption, and a combined range of up to 2,370 km. High trims add BYD's God's Eye-B lidar ADAS (city/highway NOA, full-scenario auto-parking) with BYD's "liability-backstop" policy, a DiLink 150 cabin on a 15.6-inch rotating screen with a DeepSeek LLM, and DiSus-C adaptive damping. The body measures 4,870 × 1,890 × 1,495 mm on a 2,820 mm wheelbase.
Powertrain: BEV + DM-i PHEV | Price: ¥99,900–¥155,900 (approx $14,100–$22,000)
Source: Sohu Auto — 2027款比亚迪海豹06重庆上市
2. BYD H1: exports +67.8%, overseas revenue overtakes domestic for the first time
BYD's 2026 interim report (released August 28) showed the first structural milestone of its globalization push: overseas revenue of ¥181.27 billion accounted for 52.57% of total revenue, surpassing domestic revenue for the first time (domestic fell 30.7% to ¥163.55 billion, hit by the January 2026 EV purchase-tax change from full exemption to half-rate).
Group revenue fell 7.1% year-on-year to ¥344.8 billion (approx $50.6 billion) and net profit slipped 20.5% to ¥12.3 billion, mostly on exchange-rate losses — Q2 net profit actually rose 30% with gross margin at a one-year high of 18.9%. NEV sales totaled 1.809 million units (−15.7%) as the second-generation Blade Battery ramps; Chairman Wang Chuanfu said "this year's sales depend on battery production." Exports reached 792,000 units (+67.8%), nearly 44% of total sales, and the premium brands (Denza, Fangchengbao, Yangwang) sold 228,000 units (+61%, 12.6% of volume). R&D spend was ¥28.9 billion.
Financial result | H1 2026: revenue ¥344.8B, overseas share 52.57%
Source: NBD (每日经济新闻) — 比亚迪上半年营收净利回落，出口狂飙近七成; 163.com / China Fund News — 比亚迪，大变动
3. BYD Seal 08: presale opens at ¥230,000–¥280,000 ahead of Sept 2 launch
BYD's Ocean network flagship, the Seal 08 large SUV, enters its final pre-launch stretch with presale pricing of ¥230,000–¥260,000 for DM-i and ¥250,000–¥280,000 for EV (approx $32,400–$39,400); the official launch is set for September 2. Offered in five- and six-seat layouts on a 5,115 × 1,999 × 1,800 mm body (3,030 mm wheelbase), it is BYD's most lavishly equipped SUV yet.
Standard kit includes God's Eye 5.0 lidar ADAS, Yunxia-A dual-chamber air suspension, and rear-axle steering (5.4 m turning radius), all on the second-generation Blade Battery. The PHEV pairs a 115 kW 1.5 T engine with 200/400 kW motors and a 55.84 kWh pack for 400 km CLTC electric / 1,650 km combined range; the 800 V EV offers 710/800/900 km CLTC with single or dual motors up to 585 kW and a 10%–97% charge in about 9 minutes.
Powertrain: BEV + DM-i PHEV | Presale: ¥230,000–¥280,000 (approx $32,400–$39,400), launch Sept 2
Source: 163.com / AutoBuy — 比亚迪海狮08等新车9月上市; Sina Auto — 9.2-9.7将要上市的3款SUV
4. FREELANDER 8: first model under the revived nameplate, global launch Sept 3
The FREELANDER 8 — the first vehicle under the revived FREELANDER nameplate — is scheduled for a global launch on September 3, with presale (equity) pricing reported at ¥329,900–¥409,900 (approx $46,500–$57,700). The six-seat flagship is offered in PRO / MAX / MAX+ trims at ¥349,900 / ¥379,900 / ¥429,900 respectively, per presale listings. Detailed specs and platform information have not been fully disclosed ahead of the launch.
China note: The FREELANDER nameplate — best known internationally from Land Rover's original Freelander — is being revived in China; overseas availability details remain to be confirmed.
Source: Sina Auto — 9.2-9.7将要上市的3款SUV; Weibo Auto Digest — 2026年08月29日汽车要闻
5. Changan Qiyuan Q06 confirms Sept 4 global presale: 800 V, 6C charging, 700 km BEV
Changan confirmed on August 29 that the Qiyuan Q06 — a midsize coupe-SUV that made its public debut at the Chengdu motor show — will open global presales on September 4 at the Changan Tech Ecosystem Conference, where pricing and final specifications will be announced.
Built on Changan's SDA architecture, the Q06 measures 4,837 × 1,970 × 1,670 mm on a 2,940 mm wheelbase (a claimed 91.7% space efficiency) and carries lidar as standard across the range, supporting the new Tianzhu Pilot Ultra driver-assistance system — built on a vision-language model with highway NOA, urban NOA and full-scenario parking.
Two powertrains are coming:
- BEV: an 800 V silicon-carbide platform with 6C flash charging (30–80% in about 9 minutes), batteries of 63.18 / 66.02 / 72.54 / 80.02 kWh for 540–700 km CLTC, in single-motor (225 kW or 245 kW) or dual-motor (330 kW) form.
- EREV: a 1.5-litre range extender with a 28.39 kWh LFP pack for roughly 150–200 km of electric range and over 1,200 km combined, with depleted-battery consumption quoted near 4.98 L/100 km.
The cabin pairs a 10.17-inch driver display with a 15.6-inch 2.5 K centre screen (optional AR-HUD and a rear ceiling screen), plus a zero-gravity passenger seat with 28-point massage, a fridge and fold-out tables. The BEV adds a 196-litre powered frunk alongside a 782-litre boot (2,199 L with the rear seats folded). Chassis hardware is all-aluminium double-wishbone front / five-link rear with adaptive hydraulic damping; Changan quotes an 86 km/h moose-test figure.
Powertrain: BEV + EREV | Presale opens Sept 4; pricing to be confirmed at launch
Source: 163.com — 80度电！长安新车官宣：9月4日，开启预售; PCauto — 长安启源Q06预售定档9月4日; Sohu Auto — 长安启源Q06即将预售
6. Lotus Group: H1 global sales up 39%
Lotus Group reported first-half 2026 results showing global vehicle sales up 39% year-on-year, part of a broader set of Chinese-owned premium brands riding export growth. No further segment breakdown was disclosed in the initial announcement.
China note: Lotus's ramp is driven heavily by its China-built EMEYA and Eletre models alongside a widening Europe distribution network.
Source: Weibo Auto Digest — 2026年08月29日汽车要闻
7. Onvo L60 crosses 110,000 deliveries
NIO's mass-market brand Onvo (乐道) delivered its 110,000th L60 SUV, with battery-subscription pricing from ¥135,800 and a top CLTC range of 740 km. The milestone underlines Onvo's ramp in the competitive ¥200,000-class family SUV segment.
Source: Weibo Auto Digest — 2026年08月29日汽车要闻
8. SAIC Group H1 revenue ¥298.65 billion
SAIC Group's 2026 interim report showed consolidated operating revenue of ¥298.65 billion for the first half, with the company continuing to lean on exports and its IM/MG brands for growth amid a soft domestic market.
Financial result | H1 2026 revenue: ¥298.65B
Source: Weibo Auto Digest — 2026年08月29日汽车要闻
9. Geely Galaxy TT adds presale perks; sub-3.8s 0–100 km/h
Geely's Galaxy (银河) sub-brand added presale benefits for the Galaxy TT performance sedan ahead of a September launch, quoting a 0–100 km/h time as fast as 3.8 seconds. Detailed pricing remains pending.
Source: Weibo Auto Digest — 2026年08月29日汽车要闻
Image credits
- 2027 BYD Seal 06: BYD official / show-floor photos via Sohu Auto.
- BYD logo: BYD brand mark.
- BYD Seal 08: BYD official press photo via CarNewsChina (image supplied by the brand).
- Changan Qiyuan Q06: Changan official / show-floor photo via 163.com.
- SAIC logo: SAIC brand mark.
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