04/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2026 01:07
2026 April 25th, Beijing and Hangzhou, China - Following the implementation of the "One Geely, Leading through Innovation and Integration" strategy announced earlier this year, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) highlighted their latest global innovations and intelligent transformation at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. The exhibition saw a broad range of Geely Holding portfolio brands including ZEEKR, Lynk & Co, Geely Galaxy, Volvo, Lotus, and smart, unveil their latest products and mobility solutions utilizing the group's advanced technologies; all developed from within Geely Holding's globally integrated technology ecosystem.
These innovations included:
Beyond Geely Holding's exhibition, highlights from the group's portfolio brands include:
ZEEKR brought its latest Zeekr 8X to the event, the world's fastest hybrid SUV, a super high-performance hybrid flagship SUV redefining HEV benchmarks. The Zeekr 8X is the only mid-sized hybrid SUV in the world capable of accelerating 0-100km/h under 3 seconds. The incredible performance of the SUV is supported by a 900V high-voltage E/E platform, 2.0T super hybrid engine, and a 145kW generator. It also utilizes Geely's AI Digital Chassis and dual NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chips. In addition to the Zeekr 8X, the brand exhibited a full line-up of its latest luxury models and cutting-edge technological innovations, including the Zeekr 9X, as well as the refreshed Zeekr 009, 007, 007GT, and 001 Anniversary edition.
Lynk & Co made waves during the show with the debut of its GT Concept sports car, created in tribute to the brand's 10-year anniversary. The brand also unveiled and began pre-sales of its global sporty pure electric sedan, the Lynk & Co 10+ and 10. In addition, the brand showcased its latest executive sized 5-seater SUV, the Lynk & Co 900 which will launch just days after show.
Geely Auto/Galaxy took center stage at Auto China 2026 showcasing their brand-new design concept model and cutting-edge technologies. The brand unveiled their "Galaxy Light" 2nd Generation Concept and their first dedicated off-road new energy vehicle architecture. Geely's i-HEV intelligent hybrid system was also prominently highlighted at the brand's exhibition demonstrating the brand's leadership in the era of intelligent electrification. The i-HEV intelligent hybrid technology is set to be fully integrated across Geely Auto's lineup. In 2026, Geely Auto plans to successively launch four to five all-new intelligent hybrid models. During this year's show, the brand officially announced its newest Galaxy M7 long-range hybrid model will be launched in the coming days. The brand also unveiled a bespoke variant of their Galaxy M9 that comes with the "G-ASD H7" intelligent driving solution, bringing greater intelligent drive to the mainstream market.
Geely Holding's other global portfolio brands also exhibited at the event:
Volvo Cars celebrated their 99th anniversary and held a retrospective showcasing their classic and latest models including the ES90, EX90, EM90, EX30, XC70, and XC60. The models exhibited by Volvo highlighted a diverse selection of advanced vehicle architectures jointly developed with Geely Holding portfolio brands including the SEA, SPA, and SMA.
smart automobile showcased their highly anticipated smart Concept #2 and launched their latest smart #6 electric sedan. The newly unveiled smart Concept is the first physical expression of the highly anticipated all-electric smart #2 which will represent the reinvention of the ultimate two-seater city car and retains the ultra-compact dimensions of the classic smart fortwo. The concept model adopts a unique "Function becomes Fashion" design that elevates the city car beyond mere utility. The smart #6 broadens the brand's product portfolio into the premium fastback sedan segment and will help drive the brand's rapid expansion worldwide. Styled by Mercedes-Benz in Europe and intelligently crafted in China, smart now brings its contemporary premium NEV vehicles to 40 markets globally.
Lotus brought its latest "For Me" hyper hybrid SUV, also known as Eletre X in some markets, to the exhibition, unveiling a special edition for the Chinese market. The Lotus For Me is built on the brand's 900V X-Hybrid architecture and equipped with a 70kWh high-capacity battery offering a combined cruising range of over 1,400km. A 2.0T hybrid dedicated engine is paired with a 150kW high-power generator that functions as an on-board "super-fast charging station." Even in battery depleted mode, the vehicle can achieve an acceleration of 0-100km/h in 3.5s, retaining hypercar-level performance in any drive scenario. It also comes with Geely Afari Smart Driving (G-ASD) H7 architecture and utilizes the NVIDIA Thor flagship computing chip, enabling both highway and urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) functionalities.
This year's Auto China 2026 in Beijing highlights the growing trend towards intelligent electrification through the many products unveiled by Geely Holding portfolio brands and other exhibitors. In the era of intelligent electrification, challenges and opportunities abound, Geely Holding continues to stay at the forefront of progress by achieving greater synergies through the "One Geely, Leading through Innovation and Integration" strategy.