# Wuhan Auto Show 2026 and launch of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X > The Wuhan International Auto Show 2026 opens on October 31, highlighting new energy vehicles, with the national debut of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X. Volkswagen then opens blind pre-orders for the model in China, featuring a wheelbase of 2815 mm and a lidar sensor. The show also highlights models produced in Hubei and attracts a large audience. On November 2, the city of Wuhan launches 42 million yuan in consumption coupons linked to the tour of cars manufactured in Wuhan. SAIC Volkswagen sets the launch date for the ID.ERA 5X at November 12, the first fully electric SUV in the ID.ERA family, built on the CMP platform developed for China and the CEA architecture co-developed with Xpeng. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 9 events involving Volkswagen, Dongfeng, Dongfeng Motor and 5 more, in 2 countries (Chine, R.A.S. chinoise de Macao), followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 44 articles from 5 sources (launches and reviews, electric and batteries, sales and market); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 10:00. Figures reported: 1 vehicle. - Status: ongoing - Scope: National (China) - Category: Launches and reviews, Electric and batteries, Sales and market - Countries: Chine, R.A.S. chinoise de Macao - Brands: Volkswagen, Dongfeng, Dongfeng Motor, Nio, SAIC Motor, Tesla, Voyah, Xpeng - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 11:48 - Updated: 4 November 2026 at 10:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/14-wuhan-auto-show-2026-and-launch-of-the-volkswagen-id-era-5x ## 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 enthusiasm for new energy vehicles at the Wuhan 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 their world premiere at the Wuhan 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 debut at the Wuhan show. (according to [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE0tTFJoaUc5LTdnanJkbWtkV1FXdmE4OEVlTm5QQVRsYnhzb3hGdUhLelBZTGFKR084UDR2ejBQR0paWTVCYWtwMldkTHVUM2NYUkpJOEpYY2JLTjA?oc=5)) - Volkswagen has 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 2815 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 sensor. (according to [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBiZElybEN1OGR4a1ktUkVPRVAwU29COXU0SmRqcy1WajJObmE1N2YyS2J3dzNOTkgtSnEyTnFsN1UxVmhNc3c1QkhRQzQ2X1RnUVZUY2VaUjc4NkROSWJKODJHWWwtTU05XzJn?oc=5)) - New energy vehicles dominated the Wuhan 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 enthusiasm for new energy vehicles at the Wuhan 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 their world premiere at the Wuhan 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: 41 articles, 21 outlets - Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (40), English (2), German (1), Spanish (1) ## Timeline (9 events) ### 31 October 2026 — [Dongfeng presents all its brands at the Wuhan auto show](https://mecapress.com/events/84-dongfeng-presents-all-its-brands-at-the-wuhan-auto-show.md) The Dongfeng Group is exhibiting its entire range of brands on the occasion of the 26th edition of the Wuhan International Motor Show. 1 sources, 13 articles · Wuhan — Chine, R.A.S. chinoise de Macao ### 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 ### 2 November 2026 — [NIO presents its fifth-generation battery swap station at Wuhan salon](https://mecapress.com/events/2153-nio-presents-its-fifth-generation-battery-swap-station-at-wuhan-salon.md) NIO exhibits its fifth-generation battery swap station at the Wuhan auto show, capable of swapping batteries in an average of three minutes. 1 sources, 1 articles · Wuhan — Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [Le salon de l'automobile de Wuhan 2026 attire un large public](https://mecapress.com/events/2311-le-salon-de-l-automobile-de-wuhan-2026-attire-un-large-public.md) Le salon international de l'automobile de Wuhan 2026 suscite une forte affluence selon les visiteurs, confirmant l'intérêt du public pour la manifestation. 1 sources, 5 articles · Wuhan — Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [SAIC Volkswagen fixe au 12 novembre le lancement de l'ID.ERA 5X](https://mecapress.com/events/2302-saic-volkswagen-fixe-au-12-novembre-le-lancement-de-l-id-era-5x.md) SAIC Volkswagen lancera le 12 novembre l'ID.ERA 5X, premier SUV entièrement électrique de la famille ID.ERA, construit sur la plateforme CMP développée pour la Chine et l'architecture CEA co-développée avec Xpeng. 3 sources, 3 articles · Chine --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Wuhan Auto Show 2026 and launch of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X”, https://mecapress.com/stories/14-wuhan-auto-show-2026-and-launch-of-the-volkswagen-id-era-5x Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology