Electric Americans, six-seater Teslas, and all-new models from Dongfeng, Exeed, IM, Fulwin, and JMEV.

Several new models and a bunch of updates have been surfaced ahead of launches in July’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filings, including models from Tesla, Stelato, Ford, Buick, and IM.

Some of these reveals were pre-empted by the brand, such as Stelato’s S9T estate and smart’s #5 EHD, but many were caught out with their new models seeing the light of day before the brands could get their images out.

We’ve got quite an eclectic bunch, including a fightback from the flailing American brands, so let’s dive straight in with the information we’ve got.

iCar V23 S

The iCar V23 has been on the market for less than a year but we’ve already got some updates to one of our favourite cars of 2025, with an updated ‘S’ version of the compact electric SUV.

One of the main updates, which isn’t shown in its full glory in the images above, is a ‘Cyberspace’-style bodykit, a futuristic style of appendages that’s been demonstrated on models from Jetour and the Tank 300, with large full-face alloys, wider arches, and deeper splitters.

This bodykit is expected to be the reason two body lengths are shown, including 4,220mm and 4,249mm.

The S also looks to come with more power, with a boost to the single motor version from 100kW to 185kW, and on the dual motor version from 155kW combined to 335kW, with 150kW on the front axle and 185kW on the rear.

Voyah FREE+

Voyah’s updated FREE, labelled the FREE+, has already been teased quite extensively by Voyah already with the brand’s first model now sporting Huawei’s class-leading ADAS system.

The final product, complete with updated front-end styling, roof-mounted lidar unit, and new 20-inch alloy options, will measure 4,915mm in length, 1,960mm wide, 1,660mm tall, and have a wheelbase of 2,960mm.

The only version shown in the filings with a single-motor rear wheel drive version boasting 215kW and an LFP battery, though we suspect it will retain both dual-motor options and an EREV powertrain option as well.

Tesla Model Y 6-seater

The market for six-seaters in China is hotting up and Tesla looks set to take a stab at it with the curiously extended Model Y six-seater.

Measuring 4,976mm in length, it’s 22.6cm longer than the standard Y and gets a 2+2+2 seating formation, as well as, presumably, less room for those in the back and less luggage space.

Motors will be a 142kW unit on the front and 198kW unit on the back, though with so many far larger six-seaters on the market offering considerably more space and tech, it’s a question just how much help this will be to Tesla’s falling sales numbers.

Wuling Starlight 560 – Petrol / EV / PHEV

Fresh from launching a new MPV with somewhat more traditional styling, Wuling is at it again according to MIIT, with the Starlight 560 SUV.

Like the MPV, it boasts petrol, hybrid, and fully electric versions, with a 1.5-litre engine offering 130kW of power in the petrol version, a 1.5-litre engine with 78kW of power and a 100kW electric motor in the hybrid, and just the 100kW electric motor in the EV.

Measuring 4,745mm long, 1,850mm wide, between 1,755 and 1,770mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 2,810mm, and seating either 5 or 7, the Starlight 560 isn’t likely to be the most advanced or spacious 7-seater on the market, but there remains a place for such vehicles, particularly in export markets where the Starlight 560 will be heading based on the silver Wuling logo.

The hybrid version gets a 20.5kWh battery offering as much as 100km of EV-only range, and fuel consumption of 5.3-litres per 100km.

BAW M8 – Hybrid / EV

BAW somehow continues to exist despite offering the kind of cars China was producing back before 2020, the M8 MPV a new larger, minibus-esque model to spearhead their limited line-up.

It could prove fruitful as an airport shuttle, offering either seven or nine seats in a 2+2+3 formation, or a 2+2+2+3 formation, rivalling the rather more luxurious LEVC L380 on that front, and measures in at 5,317mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,955mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,200mm.

Boxy in styling, it’s available as either a hybrid or a full EV, the hybrid getting a 1.5-litre engine producing 112kW and a 170kW electric motor, and the full electric version getting the 170kW motor.

The hybrid comes with a choice of two batteries, both NMC curiously, of 34.9kWh and 46kWh in size, good for 150 or 180km of EV-only range, and fuel consumption of 6.42 or 6.5-litres per 100km

Ford Bronco – EV / EREV

Ford’s fightback in China looks set to be spearheaded by a China-only version of the famous Bronco, boasting both EV and EREV powertrains, and sacrificing the Bronco’s body-on-frame chassis.

Measuring 5,025mm long, 1,960mm wide, between 1,815 and 1,840mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 2,950mm, the Bronco gets a boxy yet rugged appearance and a lovely lurid orange paint colour, perhaps the most exciting we’ve seen in an MIIT filing.

Powertrains are all four-wheel drive. The extended range model gets a 1.5-litre engine producing 110kW of power, which is only for charging the 43.72kWh LFP battery, and 130kW front and 180kW rear motors, good for 175km of EV-only range and 7.25-litres per 100km fuel economy.

The EV version gets a 130kW motor on the front and 202kW motor on the rear, but we have no indication of battery size or range for that. We do know that 18- or 19-inch alloys will be offered.

AITO M8 BEV

AITO’s M8 model has been a roaring success so far in EREV form, and the brand will be looking to replicate that with the fully electric version revealed in the MIIT filings.

Measuring the same 5,190mm long, 1,999mm wide, 1,795mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 3,105mm the M8 seats either 5 or 6, and makes use of an NMC battery of undisclosed capacity.

It’s available with either a 227kW single rear motor, or dual motors with an additional 160kW motor on the front axle.

Wheels are of the 20- or 21-inch variety, and it should be fully equipped with Huawei’s ADS 4 assisted driving system.

Geely Galaxy Star Shine 6 EM-i

The Geely Galaxy range looks set to birth yet another saloon model, though somewhat confusingly the new Galaxy Star Shine 6 EM-i is very similar in dimensions to the L6 saloon that itself is also a hybrid.

Measuring ever-so-slightly longer in each dimension, literally only 4mm longer in the wheelbase, the Star Shine 6 EM-i gets the exact same powertrain as the L6, with an 82kW 1.5-litre engine, and a single motor, which isn’t detailed but is likely a 160kW unit.

It appears to be based on the Geely Preface model but with a shark mouth ‘Panamericana’ grille similar to that on Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

EV-only range will be either 50 or 100km, less than that on the L6, from either an 8.5 or 17kWh battery, offering fuel consumption as little as 3.75 or 3.85-litres per 100km.

Yipai 007+ – EREV / EV

Dongfeng’s Yip sub-brand has been struggling to make much noise of late and so updates to the 007, turning it into the 007+, look to be on the cards.

Available as an EREV or an EV, the 007+ get a 1.5-litre engine producing 77kW of power as a generator, and a 160kW electric motor on the rear axle for propulsion in EREV form.

The EREV version also comes with varying battery sizes, with a 28.36kWh LFP unit getting 170km of EV-only range, and a 35.03kWh version getting up to 225km, with both boasting 4.73-litres per 100km fuel consumption.

In electric form, things have been spiced up somewhat, with either 160 or 200kW rear-driven variants, and a new flagship offering 200kW on each axle, for 400kW or 536hp in total.

Shangjie H5 – EV / EREV

The Shangjie H5, which we revealed last week in this story, has now been confirmed as offering both EV and EREV variants, and MIIT has given us more details.

Measuring 4,780mm long, 1,910mm wide, between 1,657 and 1,664mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 2,840mm, the H5 will be a five-seater around the same size as the standard Tesla Model Y.

In EREV form, it gets a 1.5-litre engine as a generator and a 150kW electric motor, presumably on the rear axle but not guaranteed. This comes together with a 32.6kWh battery offering up to 181km of EV-only range and 1,300km of total range, as well as fuel consumption of 5.19-litres per 100km.

The EV variant gets a choice of 150kW or 180kW motors, the smaller using an LFP battery and the larger an NMC battery, and though we don’t have any information on sizes it’s reported it will get a CLTC range of 655km.

IM LS9 – EV and EREV

IM have been floundering of late with sales a major disappointment despite having cars in all the right segments. Ever up for a challenge however, they’re now looking to make moves in the increasingly competitive premium six-seater SUV market where models from NIO, Li Auto, Lynk & Co, Deepal, and Onvo are currently fighting it out.

The LS9 is certainly every bit as large as those competitors, at 5,279mm long, 2,000mm wide, 1,806mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 3,160mm, and consequently IM’s somewhat liquid styling has been toned down for the much larger vehicle.

Available as an EREV and a full EV, the LS9 will get a 1.5-litre 112kW range extender engine in EREV form, and dual motors of 160kW on the front and 230kW on the rear in both EV and EREV editions.

The EREV gets an impressive 318km of EV-only range courtesy of a 65.9kWh battery, giving 6.5-litres per 100km of fuel economy, but we don’t have information about the EV. We do know that it will be capable of towing up to 1.5-tonnes.

Stelato S9T – EV / EREV

Stelato were another brand to get ahead of the MIIT filing release with the estate version of their S9 model, the S9T, and now we have more details about the sizeable and sexy load lugger.

Measuring 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, 1,492mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 3,050mm, the S9T will be comfortably the largest electric estate on the planet, and should be suitably spacious as a result.

While we wait for that information, we can confirm the S9T will be available as an EREV or a full EV, with the hybrid getting a 118kW engine as a generator and a 227kW electric motor on the rear axle.

EV versions will come in either single motor form, with a 227kW electric motor on the rear axle, or dual motor form with an extra 158kW motor on the front axle. Wheels will be either 20- or 21-inches in diameter and multi-spoke in appearance.

Changan CS75 Pro

One of the rare petrol cars remaining in China, Changan’s CS75 has been updated with a Pro version, getting a 141kW petrol motor and no hybrid options at this point.

It measures 4,742mm long, 1,870mm wide, 1,720mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,786mm, making it very much a standard five-seater SUV.

The only other notable point is the alloys, which are 17- or 19-inches in diameter.

Baidu RT6

Baidu’s RT6 has been on public roads for some time as a robotaxi in cities such as Wuhan, so we’re not entirely sure what the difference is with the model that’s been revealed in the MIIT filings.

On the face of it, it looks very much the same as the standard RT6, with eight lidar units, both high and low on each side, plus a bunch of other sensors and cameras, a black rear door, and of course battery swap capability.

It is possible that this is an RT6 set for export, with Baidu recently signing an agreement to get robotaxis onto the Uber app and Apollo moving into other markets, so that seems most likely.

Here though, we can see that it measures 4,765mm long, 1,885mm wide, 1,715mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,830mm, as well as seating for four, a 110kW electric motor, and 18-inch wheels.

ROX 01 ADAMAS

The ROX 01 is getting a shinier, and seemingly smarter, upgrade, with the ADAMAS update.

ROX say that ADAMAS is the Greek word for diamond, or the hardest substance on earth, so it looks like they’re trying to play up the strength of the update, which does come with towing capacity of 750kg.

It’ll seat six or seven with two lengths offered, either 5,050mm or 5,298mm, and gets the same EREV drivetrain as the standard 01 with a 1.50-litre range extender engine, plus 150kW front and 200kW rear motors for electric propulsion.

The optional images also show extra cameras on the front fender and side mirrors, so it might get improved ADAS functionality as well.

Buick Electra L7 – EREV / EV

Buick appear to be the only US brand outside of Tesla that continue to have a serious dog in the fight in China and they’re doubling down with their Electra models with the L7.

A large saloon, available as either an EREV or an EV, the Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, 1,500mm tall, and a 3,000mm wheelbase, basically pitching it directly at cars like the Xiaomi SU7 and Geely Galaxy E8.

So far we know that both EV and EREV versions get a 252kW electric motor on the rear axle, and a 1.5-litre engine as a generator on the EREV version, giving as much as 210km of EV-only range courtesy of a 40.2kWh LFP battery.

Official pictures from Buick show turquoise lights lit up in the lightbar across the rear, and we can also see a lidar unit above the windscreen, suggesting it should come with a decent ADAS system though we’re not sure who from.

Dongfeng Fengshen L8

Dongfeng have a new model on the way, albeit not the most exciting one we’ve seen, a plug-in hybrid SUV called the Fengshen (Wind God) L8.

Measuring 4,762mm long, 1,910mm wide, 1,686mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 2,825mm, it’ll compete against the Changan CS75 we saw earlier, and features a 1.5-litre 113kW engine for drive, as well as an electric motor that’s undisclosed.

We do, however, have information about the batteries and range, with a 10.2kWh battery offering 43km of electric range, and a larger 18.06kWh battery offering 82 or 87km of electric range.

Fuel consumption is 5.29-litres per 100km.

Exeed Sterra E05

Chery brand Exeed has a new Sterra model on the way, one that looks not-too-dissimilar from a Porsche Macan, and one that will compete against EREV mid-size SUVs in China and likely abroad too, where Exeed do have international sales.

It measures 4,780mm long, 1,890mm wide, 1,725mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,800mm, and comes with a 1.5-litre onboard generator producing 115kW, but we don’t get any information on the electric motor.

We do know that it gets a 32.659kWh LFP battery, good for 165km of electric range, and fuel consumption of 5.8-litres per 100km, and wheels of 18-, 19-, and 20-inches in size, including the same design offered on the Exlantix ET.

BYD Song L GT

BYD’s sporty hatchback, the Song L, is getting a boost and a GT badge, in a bid to improve sales of a car that looks the part but lacks the practicality of a Seal 06GT.

Dimensions are unchanged, at 4,840mm long, 1,950mm wide, 1,560mm tall, and a wheelbase of 2,930mm, but one thing that does seem to have changed is the power of the front motor.

Previously, dual motor versions boasted 230kW on the rear axle and 150kW on the front, but it seems there’s a small boost to 160kW on the front, which could bring the 0-100kph time under four seconds.

It does appear that the Song L will now get the God’s Eye B ADAS system, judging by the lidar unit above the windscreen, so we’re expecting perhaps a move upmarket throughout the car.

smart #5 EHD

smart had previously said they were going to be an EV-only brand, but the arrival of the #5 EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive) seems to suggest those days are over.

The brand’s largest vehicle ever is getting a hybrid drivetrain that most likely is similar to the EM-P system from Geely, meaning the 1.5-litre 120kW engine will be able to contribute to the drive but will mostly be a range extender for single or dual motors.

We do have details of the battery, however, which is a 41.46kWh LFP battery that offers as much as 208km of electric-only range and fuel consumption of 5.46-litres per 100km.

Fulwin T11 CEM-S

Chery’s Fulwin brand is rapidly expanding, this time directly into the red hot large SUV segment with the T11 CEM-S.

We’re not entirely sure what the CEM-S stands for, but we do know the T11 will get an EREV drivetrain boasting a 1.5-litre engine producing 120kW for charging the battery, which is either a 33.6798kWh module good for 170km of EV-only range on the WLTC cycle, or a 39.9kWh battery good for 180km of EV-only range, with fuel consumption of 6.1-litres and 7.02-litres per 100km respectively.

It’s a big boy too, measuring 5,205mm long, 1,998mm wide, 1,800mm tall, and with a wheelbase of 3,120mm. It gets wheels of 20- or 21-inches.

Lynk & Co 08 EM-P

The Lynk & Co 08 is getting a performance boost courtesy of Geely’s EM-P performance drivetrain.

That means it gets a 1.5-litre 115kW engine, which can support drive but mostly charges the battery, and twin electric motors, of 160kW on the front axle and 156kW on the rear axle.

The battery is 38.2kWh, good for an EV range of 170 and 185km on the WLTC cycle, and fuel consumption of 5.5-litres and 6.0-litres per 100km depending on whether the model gets the eAWD system.

JMEV Yiche 05S

One of China’s lesser-known brands is JMEV, a joint venture between Jiangling Motors and Renault, and they finally have a new car on the way, a fully electric mid-size SUV.

Dimensions are 4,640mm long, 1,870mm wide, 1,685mm tall, and the wheelbase is 2,779mm, so it’s not the largest SUV we’ve seen and likely won’t be the most visible SUV on the roads either given the brand’s popularity.

It gets a 165kW electric motor, and 19-inch wheels, but we don’t have much more than that. Comically, the car actually has dents on the bootlid for the official MIIT pictures.

Fulwin T8L

Finally, another model from Chery’s Fulwin brand, this time the T8L, a CD-M-equipped mid-size hybrid SUV.

Measuring 4,731mm long, 1,880m wide, 1,708mm tall, and with a decent wheelbase of 2,825mm, the T8L gets a 1.5-litre engine producing 115kW, which can be used to drive the wheels or charge the battery.

The battery is a 19.5kWh LFP battery, giving the T8L an EV-only range of 101km, and fuel consumption of 5.2-litres per 100km.