Buick's Electra concept. Credit: CarNewsChina Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Concept vehicles presented at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show highlight a wide range of design and technology directions, with both domestic and joint-venture brands showcasing experimental and pre-production models. Expanding design boundaries The Avatr Vision Xpectra concept measures approximately 5.8 meters in length and features pillarless coach doors and a full-length glass roof extending from front to rear. The model integrates lidar sensors into the front bumper. It uses a silicon carbide motor with a reported efficiency of up to 99.1%. L4-level hardware has been installed. Avatr Vision Xpectra concept with pillarless doors and a full-length glass roof. The Lynk & Co GT concept features a low-slung, wide-body coupe. Powertrain specifications have not been confirmed. Some discussions referenced hybrid configurations, including plug-in hybrid systems, but no official specification has been announced. Lynk & Co GT concept shown with a wide-body coupe design. Shift toward performance and technology integration Hongqi’s Tiangong S-Concept features a coupe-style body. The model includes driver assistance systems and cockpit technologies, with no production specifications confirmed at the time of the event. Hongqi Tiangong S-Concept coupe with integrated driver assistance systems. The Xiaomi Vision GT concept was presented alongside a design documentary covering its development process. The vehicle has a reported drag coefficient of 0.29 and a downforce figure of approximately 1.2 tons. The concept includes integration of performance and connected system features. It is not designated for production. Xiaomi Vision GT concept featuring aerodynamic performance-focused design. Targeting new segments BYD introduced the Ocean-V concept as part of the Ocean series. The model is designed with an emphasis on interior space layout and multi-purpose vehicle usage. No production specifications were provided. The BYD Ocean-V concept focused on a multi-purpose interior layout. Geely also expanded the 2026 Beijing Auto Show’s autonomy focus by unveiling China’s first native robotaxi prototype, a purpose-built driverless model developed as a Waymo-like platform rather than a converted passenger car. Geely introduced a robotaxi prototype at the event. The vehicle is described as a native driverless platform based on L4-level architecture. It includes a system called the World Action Model, which combines perception and planning functions. The vehicle is equipped with multiple sensors and onboard computing systems and does not include conventional driving controls. The system is planned for potential commercial use through Caocao Mobility. A production-oriented version is planned for 2027. Geely robotaxi prototype without traditional driving controls. Chery’s iCar RoBox concept was shown as part of the X-series direction. The model combines the terms “ROBOT” and “BOX.” The exterior uses a one-box upper structure with a lower body section featuring high ground clearance, large wheels, and wide wheel arches. Lighting elements include circular and rectangular shapes. The model includes C-pillar blind windows and a high-mounted brake light. RoBox is associated with the i-Swift platform 3.0. The platform is described as using a high-voltage architecture compatible with lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. It is designed for megawatt-level charging capability, with axial-flux motors and multi-motor configurations supporting vector torque distribution. L3 to L4-level driving capability and AI-based cabin interaction are included in the described system. iCar RoBox concept with one-box body design and rugged lower structure. Joint-venture participation Dongfeng Peugeot and Dongfeng Citroën presented four concept vehicles. The Peugeot Polygon concept includes a rectangular steering interface enabled by steer-by-wire technology. The vehicle also includes 3D-printed recycled materials and configurable interior elements. Peugeot Polygon concept with steer-by-wire rectangular steering interface. Buick presented an autonomous concept under its Electra sub-brand. The exterior uses a design language referred to as “Floating Wing Shield.” The model includes laser-engraved surface detailing and projection-based display elements. The interior includes a reconfigurable central structure that can fold into a table layout and screen-based control interfaces. Buick Electra autonomous concept with reconfigurable interior layout. Industry direction The concept vehicles presented at the event include both design studies and pre-production concepts. Some models include references to advanced driver assistance systems, electric powertrains, and digital cockpit systems. Some concepts do not have confirmed production timelines.