JAKARTA – Beijing Auto Show 2026 was set to become the largest automotive exhibition in the world. It will occupy a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters (the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 was 360,000 square meters). The Beijing Auto Show 2026 will even triple the size of the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, at 120,000 square meters.
Carnewschina, as quoted by DETIK, stated that the Beijing Auto Show 2026 will run for 10 days, from 24 April 24 to 3 May. For the first time, the exhibition will adopt a dual-venue format, combining the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Center. The two venues are adjacent, spanning a total of approximately 1.3 kilometers from north to south.
The exhibition schedule is divided into three phases. April 24-25 are dedicated media days. The professional visitor day is April 26-27. The public day is April 28-May 3. Visiting hours for both professionals and the public are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The exhibition features approximately 1,451 vehicles, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars. Seventeen expo halls are used, 13 of which are dedicated to finished mass-produced products.
The exhibition also features a variety of global and domestic automakers. International brands include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Ford, among others. Chinese automakers such as FAW Hongqi, Dongfeng Motor, Changan Automobile, Geely, and Great Wall Motor will also showcase their latest technologies and models. New technology-focused brands, including Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility, Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi, and Leapmotor, will also showcase developments in battery electric, long-range, and hydrogen drive systems.
BYD, along with its sub-brands Denza, Yangwang, and Fangchengbao, are expected to showcase new technologies and products at the show. Other product lineups include Dynasty models such as the Great Tang, Han, and Qin Max, as well as Ocean series models such as the Seal 08 and Sealion 08. Fangchengbao will showcase the Ti 7 EV and the coupe-style F-series models. Yangwang will showcase the four-seat U8L variant. Denza will bring the Z9S and the X-series sports car.
In addition to automotive manufacturers, the show will feature exhibitors from 21 countries and regions across key supply chain and technology sectors. Exhibits will focus on electrification, intelligent driving systems, and digital vehicle architecture, reflecting the ongoing industry transition.
More than 200 press conferences are scheduled during the event, with participation from executives, researchers, policymakers, and global media. (*)
