2026 Hong Kong Auto Show | Mainland China’s New Energy Vehicles Rush to Capture the Right-Hand Drive Market: A Comprehensive Look at New Cars from Hongqi, Geely, GAC, Dongfeng, Chery, BYD, Leapmotor, and SAIC
The 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain (Hong Kong) Expo opened June 18 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Chek Lap Kok. The five-day exhibition runs until June 22. This year’s expo is smaller than last year’s, with only Halls 5, 7, and 9 open. It has attracted approximately 11 mainland Chinese automotive groups, including FAW Hongqi, Geely (Jikk, Cao Cao, and Farizon), BYD (and Denza), Dongfeng (Voyah and Mengshi), SAIC (MG and IM Motors), GAC (GAC and AION), Chery (ICAUR and Jaecoo), Leapmotor, JAC, Firefly, and DFSK. Many of these new models are scheduled to launch in Hong Kong later this year or next year.
FAW Hongqi (HongQi) is showcasing its strongest lineup at this exhibition, displaying three right-hand drive export versions of its new vehicles. Among them is the Hongqi HongQi E-HS9 flagship pure electric 6-seater SUV, which will first go on sale in Hong Kong. Equipped with a 120kWh lithium battery and dual-motor four-wheel drive, it delivers 637ps of horsepower and 710Nm of torque, with a WLTP range of 548km. The initial price starts at HK$998,800, with the first batch of deliveries expected in the third quarter.
Another vehicle making its Hong Kong debut is the right-hand drive Hongqi HongQi EHS5 pure electric mid-size SUV, reportedly going on sale later this year, with an initial price below HK$400,000. Also noteworthy is the unnamed Hongqi HongQi Global SUV, a new small pure electric SUV co-developed by Hongqi and Leapmotor. The right-hand drive version is expected to go into production in 2027, and it is understood that the Hong Kong distributor, Kam Lung Motors Group, will also import and sell it.
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