# 2026 Wuhan Auto Show and Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X pre-orders > On October 31, 2026, the Wuhan International Auto Show highlights new energy vehicles, with strong public interest in electric and hybrid models. The same day, the show opens with the national premiere of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X, then Volkswagen opens blind pre-orders for this model in China, featuring a wheelbase of 2,815 mm and a lidar. On November 1, the show highlights models produced in Hubei and serves as a platform for a loyalty operation via tickets coupled with consumption offers. On November 2, the city of Wuhan launches 42 million yuan in consumption coupons on the occasion of the "Made in Wuhan" cars tour at the show. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Volkswagen and Tesla, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 22 articles from 2 sources (launches and reviews, sales and market); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 12:52. Figures reported: 1 vehicle. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (China) - Category: Launches and reviews, Sales and market - Countries: Chine - Brands: Volkswagen, Tesla - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 13:47 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 12:52 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/14-2026-wuhan-auto-show-and-volkswagen-id-era-5x-pre-orders ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Confirmed by several sources** - The public showed strong enthusiasm for new energy vehicles at the Wuhan auto show. (5 independent sources: [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9qYVkyUFJUS3VvNHppbzQ4ZnRfcmNxSWc0X3RIZnlmdVZtQnVGU3VyVGhsRXBfVi1pTzRhc0t1OHYwTWNVUnU2UUM3aVppeVU4elVDN2ctX0JIQWNfYllfdjk0dHlTbmNpMnR6ZGg3aG9SS3JLQnFsSVQ5cldmdw?oc=5), [搜狐网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNbE8yaXVhYU83ZGJmbm16TUdZdkN4ZnVsVG92NEd4MHkwRDJXZkJlMHg4WFMyUHFLMDVueXNmQ3NyV1ZTeUc1X3NaeEJEekN0ZXFneExKVlhnUUpaUTdlRHYzRFA5NjlvMUlFNUpGT0c5bEVPX211U1psdVFrSWNmUUh1bG0xM2QtWlE3Uw?oc=5), [中国新闻网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTFBhbGtneV90LUNxOUh1dXZJVThtT0hXa1JfYjdWTE9vSXROd0FmNTVZdjJYXzdCVnN3T0JWTm5XSGJYMDYyUnZpS0VuUVM2dTJ1UmNteWtkNWpKYUlLdUJNYWtGeWNVazdl?oc=5), [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFBIM2lLNjNfRks4eDFqb2dYcy14b2VZanVubUg0c1F1RWJpTGpCOXQ4eGhDMXdwMmFRSjJSWmR6UVdLUjJPbmNZVFY1SE9DNlphV3ZTWkVmWkhRc3dka083Sm9sMGVDT0t3aEJzNjZoWjhHNTh4NEFKLQ?oc=5), [武汉市人民政府](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE40QUlzRjduQUI0Q2F4V0xxWTJYMEpaTnZSWGtKUWk3NjlvZHFUVmMxV01OaWRkVmFOUUk2NWdRc2NXZHVmTC1JcGhnekNEbG5iRHh1d19YckgzT0wxUVhZdnk3cjYxdlAxblpyMS1wVQ?oc=5)) - The 26th Wuhan International Auto Show opened on October 31, 2026. (2 independent sources: [China Daily](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTFBMWE9sU3BJcC1HR2dabWFsTmY1TTlGR1hxWklGYTVXbjM2bjNkejByd05oRTZiMmNPZW0wUFRqZ2daY1Zibk9oSllOTnV6aVdiYnMtZ1FXMWJkMGZiRUY2TEZOb2dSUjJSdG1YTmg1bE51TGd0eklkV2dmLUQ?oc=5), [中工网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE02SUJVczdEa3RyTndnd2hKYzBoelRnREtWLUxiMzV6Yl81VUhyU1RzSS1jNGE0LTA5RnBSWV9JOGUzMTJlYzB1bjJGSW91UWxjT1lCWGNqUVduWFg3dE00?oc=5)) **Single source so far** - More than 60 new models were presented in premiere at the Wuhan auto show. (according to [武汉市人民政府](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTFB2QzY4LVNibnhPS0V2MWtKYXpQdkpXeUh2LWs1X2Rzb2VVMm4zUHpXWmE2QzItMkVWOE00dGRiTWQzeTlFTW5STkdqQ0wyNnc3dVVFQV9uemJmdnIwaElUeXE5Q25CWEU2TWxiSXFSV3g?oc=5)) - The Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X made its national premiere at the Wuhan auto show. (according to [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE0tTFJoaUc5LTdnanJkbWtkV1FXdmE4OEVlTm5QQVRsYnhzb3hGdUhLelBZTGFKR084UDR2ejBQR0paWTVCYWtwMldkTHVUM2NYUkpJOEpYY2JLTjA?oc=5)) - Volkswagen opened blind pre-orders for the ID.ERA 5X in China. (according to [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBiZElybEN1OGR4a1ktUkVPRVAwU29COXU0SmRqcy1WajJObmE1N2YyS2J3dzNOTkgtSnEyTnFsN1UxVmhNc3c1QkhRQzQ2X1RnUVZUY2VaUjc4NkROSWJKODJHWWwtTU05XzJn?oc=5)) - The ID.ERA 5X has a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. (according to [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBiZElybEN1OGR4a1ktUkVPRVAwU29COXU0SmRqcy1WajJObmE1N2YyS2J3dzNOTkgtSnEyTnFsN1UxVmhNc3c1QkhRQzQ2X1RnUVZUY2VaUjc4NkROSWJKODJHWWwtTU05XzJn?oc=5)) - The ID.ERA 5X is equipped with a lidar. (according to [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBiZElybEN1OGR4a1ktUkVPRVAwU29COXU0SmRqcy1WajJObmE1N2YyS2J3dzNOTkgtSnEyTnFsN1UxVmhNc3c1QkhRQzQ2X1RnUVZUY2VaUjc4NkROSWJKODJHWWwtTU05XzJn?oc=5)) - New energy vehicles occupied a dominant place at the Wuhan auto show. (according to [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNRl9hbnhxaEVibm5ZdXVqRDVhOTdlN1F0ODRway1ocFpSRkk3SHpucFFjdHI5T3RJOE5vZk9kUTJqZXU2dGxiNWM0S0R4RmFERmZDbHpibXRBTDhIM0o4dTdvS1dVU3VYQzZlNUFUSHZySjFMMW5iM2NZSDhGUk1XdA?oc=5)) **Checked on the web** _Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._ - Not confirmed at this stage: The public showed strong enthusiasm for new energy vehicles at the Wuhan auto show. ([media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/section/volkswagen-group/corporate/evenements-corporate), [volkswagen.fr](https://www.volkswagen.fr/fr/magazine/innovation/trois-concept-cars-dessinent-l-avenir-automobile.html), [media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/premier-trimestre-2026-volkswagen-group-progresse-dans-un-environnement-difficile-avec-une-reduction-des-frais-generaux-dun-milliard-deuros-et-une-acceleration-de-la-transformation-de-lentreprise), [media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/section/volkswagen-group/corporate), [volkswagengroup.fr](https://volkswagengroup.fr/communique_de_presse/le-groupe-volkswagen-augmente-ses-livraisons-mondiales-a-66-millions-de-vehicules-a-la-fin-du-mois-de-septembre/)) - Not confirmed at this stage: The 26th Wuhan International Auto Show opened on October 31, 2026. ([media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/section/volkswagen-group/corporate/evenements-corporate), [media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/premier-trimestre-2026-volkswagen-group-progresse-dans-un-environnement-difficile-avec-une-reduction-des-frais-generaux-dun-milliard-deuros-et-une-acceleration-de-la-transformation-de-lentreprise), [volkswagen.fr](https://www.volkswagen.fr/fr/magazine/innovation/trois-concept-cars-dessinent-l-avenir-automobile.html), [volkswagengroup.fr](https://volkswagengroup.fr/communique_de_presse/le-groupe-volkswagen-augmente-ses-livraisons-mondiales-a-66-millions-de-vehicules-a-la-fin-du-mois-de-septembre/), [remio.ai](https://www.remio.ai/fr/post/volkswagen-id-era-5s-technology-news-a-headline-price-escalates-chinas-phev-f-fr)) - Not confirmed at this stage: More than 60 new models were presented in premiere at the Wuhan auto show. ([media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/section/volkswagen-group/corporate/evenements-corporate), [media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/premier-trimestre-2026-volkswagen-group-progresse-dans-un-environnement-difficile-avec-une-reduction-des-frais-generaux-dun-milliard-deuros-et-une-acceleration-de-la-transformation-de-lentreprise), [volkswagengroup.fr](https://volkswagengroup.fr/communique_de_presse/le-groupe-volkswagen-augmente-ses-livraisons-mondiales-a-66-millions-de-vehicules-a-la-fin-du-mois-de-septembre/), [media.volkswagen.fr](https://media.volkswagen.fr/section/volkswagen-group/corporate), [volkswagen.fr](https://www.volkswagen.fr/fr/magazine/innovation/trois-concept-cars-dessinent-l-avenir-automobile.html)) ## Sources by country and language - China: 21 articles, 12 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (21), English (1) ## Timeline (5 events) ### 31 October 2026 — [Wuhan International Motor Show highlights new energy vehicles](https://mecapress.com/events/106-wuhan-international-motor-show-highlights-new-energy-vehicles.md) The Wuhan show attracts the public, particularly interested in the electric and hybrid models on display. 2 sources, 17 articles · Wuhan — Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [Wuhan auto show opens with national premiere of Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X](https://mecapress.com/events/225-wuhan-auto-show-opens-with-national-premiere-of-volkswagen-id-era-5x.md) The Wuhan auto show has opened, marked by the national premiere of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X. 1 sources, 1 articles · Wuhan — Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen opens pre-orders for ID.ERA 5X in China](https://mecapress.com/events/436-volkswagen-opens-pre-orders-for-id-era-5x-in-china.md) The Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X enters the blind pre-order phase in China, with a 2815 mm wheelbase and a lidar. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Le salon de Wuhan met en avant les modèles produits dans le Hubei](https://mecapress.com/events/1237-le-salon-de-wuhan-met-en-avant-les-modeles-produits-dans-le-hubei.md) Le salon automobile de Wuhan met en avant les nouveautés fabriquées dans le Hubei et sert de support à une opération de fidélisation via les billets couplés à des offres de consommation. 1 sources, 1 articles · Wuhan — Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [Wuhan : 42 millions de yuans de coupons pour la tournée du salon automobile](https://mecapress.com/events/1834-wuhan-42-millions-de-yuans-de-coupons-pour-la-tournee-du-salon-automobile.md) La ville de Wuhan lance 42 millions de yuans de coupons de consommation à l'occasion de la tournée des voitures « fabriquées à Wuhan » au salon international de l'automobile. 1 sources, 1 articles · Wuhan — Chine --- Cite as: Mecapress, “2026 Wuhan Auto Show and Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X pre-orders”, https://mecapress.com/stories/14-2026-wuhan-auto-show-and-volkswagen-id-era-5x-pre-orders Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology