Beijing Auto Show 2026: Record 380k sqm Floor Plan Revealed

The official booth map for the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition was released on April 19. The event will run from April 24 to May 3 at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Convention Center. This marks the first dual‑venue format for the show, with a total exhibition area of 380,000 square metres — the largest in global auto show history. A total of 1,451 vehicles will be displayed, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars.

Record‑Breaking Scale: 380,000 sqm with 17 Halls

The dual‑venue model links the two exhibition centres via a corridor, creating 380,000 square metres of exhibition space — an increase of 160,000 square metres from the previous edition. A total of 17 halls are spread across both venues, with 13 dedicated to passenger vehicles. The Capital International Exhibition Convention Center is being used for the first time as the “New China International Exhibition Center Phase II”, featuring nine halls and 4,000 underground parking spaces. The venue spans 1.3 kilometres from north to south.

Show Schedule: 10 Days in Three Phases

The show runs for 10 days in three phases. April 24–25 are media days, open only to domestic and international journalists. April 26–27 are professional days. April 28–May 3 are public days, coinciding with the Labour Day holiday. Opening hours for professional and public days are 10:00 to 18:00 daily.

China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi): Traditional Powerhouses

The Shunyi venue has eight halls.

Hall E1 is a dedicated hall for Chery Group, showcasing Chery, iCAR, Exeed, Jetour, and Zongheng — a new luxury hybrid off‑road brand making its Beijing Auto Show debut.

Hall E2 features Nio, Xpeng, and Aito. Nio, Onvo, and Firefly are exhibiting together for the first time. Xpeng is at booth E202, and Aito at E201.

Hall E3 is a BYD Group exclusive, displaying BYD Auto, Denza, Yangwang, and Fang Cheng Bao. BYD Flash Charging and God‘s Eye ADAS have dedicated booths.

Hall E4 is led by BAIC Group, alongside Mercedes‑Benz, Hyundai, and Smart. Mercedes‑Benz is at booth E402.

Hall W3 is known as Huawei’s “circle of friends”, featuring Huawei Qiankun, Huawei Digital Energy, Avatr, Yijing, and Qijing. Yijing and Qijing are new “Jing” series brands co‑developed by Huawei with Dongfeng Motor and GAC Group respectively, making their Beijing Auto Show debut.

Hall W4 gathers luxury brands including BMW, Porsche, and Lotus. BMW is at booths W402 and W403. CATL has a 1,500 sqm energy technology experience zone.

Capital International Exhibition Convention Center: Newcomers‘ Home

The new venue has nine halls (A1–A4, B3–B5), primarily featuring new energy vehicle brands.

Hall A1 is dominated by Geely Group and Volkswagen Group. Geely, Geely Galaxy, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr occupy half of Hall A1. Zeekr is at booth A102. FAW‑Volkswagen, SAIC‑Volkswagen, and Volkswagen Anhui share a single booth.

Hall A2 features Hongqi, Cadillac, and Audi. Audi is at booth A205.

Hall A3 hosts GAC Group, Dongfeng Motor, and SAIC‑GM‑Wuling.

Hall A4 brings together Xiaomi EV and Li Auto as neighbours. Xiaomi EV is at booth A402, Li Auto at A401.

Hall B3 is led by Changan Group, alongside Toyota, Lexus, and Lincoln.

Hall B4 features HIMA, Volvo, JAC Group, and Leapmotor. HIMA is at booth B406, Leapmotor at B403.

Hall B5 is a GWM exclusive zone, featuring Haval, GWM Poer, Wey, Tank, Ora, and Soul Motor. Booths are mainly at B501 and B502.

Full Brand Lineup: Global Players All Present

International brands include BMW, MINI, Mercedes‑Benz (including Maybach, AMG and G‑Class), Audi, Volkswagen (including VW Anhui, FAW‑VW, SAIC‑VW), Jetta, Smart, Ford, SAIC‑GM (Buick, Cadillac), Lincoln, Volvo, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Changan Mazda, Hyundai and Beijing Hyundai, Peugeot, and Citroën.

Chinese brands include FAW Hongqi, Dongfeng Motor, Changan Auto Group, BAIC Group, SAIC Group, GAC Group, Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Great Wall Motor, BYD, Denza, Yangwang, Fang Cheng Bao, Chery Auto, JAC Group, and 212 Off‑Road Vehicle.

New energy brands include HIMA, Nio, Onvo, Firefly, Xpeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi EV, Aito, Zeekr, IM Motors, Shangjie, iCAR, Luxeed, Leapmotor, and Jishi Auto.

Luxury and customisation brands include Porsche, Lotus, Mansory, Aoxuan, Fugu, and Dreame.

Supply Chain Companies Enter Main Halls for the First Time

A key highlight of this year‘s show is the large‑scale presence of supply chain and component companies in the main exhibition halls. Huawei, CATL, Bosch, Horizon Robotics, Black Sesame, and ECARX are no longer confined to separate component zones but are positioned in prime areas of both venues. The number of countries and regions represented in the component zone has increased from 13 to 21, and the theme has shifted from “Parts & Components” to “Electrification, Intelligence, Digitalisation”.

Transport Tips: Subway Recommended

For visitors, Metro Line 15 to China International Exhibition Center Station is the most convenient option. The Capital International Exhibition Convention Center has 4,000 underground parking spaces for those driving. As the combined venues span 1.3 kilometres, comfortable footwear and ample time are advised.

Conclusion

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show has become the world‘s largest auto show by exhibition area, adopting a dual‑venue format for the first time. From dedicated halls for Chery, BYD, and Huawei, to the convergence of traditional giants and new players, and the debut of supply chain companies in main halls, this year‘s show is not only a visual feast of automotive products but also a vivid reflection of the reshaping of China‘s and the world‘s automotive industry landscape. For Hong Kong car enthusiasts, while visiting Beijing in person requires long travel, coverage from major media will still bring the latest global automotive trends within easy reach.