Refine M3 Camper Conversion: Safety, Space, and Electrical Guide

Geely will showcase its new EGOE LIFE camper van at the Chengdu RV exhibition (September 19-21, 2026). The vehicle features an electric pop-up roof, a 51.4 kWh battery with a 375 km range, and prices starting at 145,800 yuan for the base version and 159,800 yuan for the flagship. It sleeps up to four people.

The Great Wall Pao Hi4-T pop-top motorhome was officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show. Based on the Hi4-T platform, it features a 2.0T engine and P2 motor with a combined output of 310 kW and 750 N·m, a 33.1 kWh battery supporting 6 kW external discharge. The vehicle stands 2165 mm high, fits into some 2.2-meter garages, has a 26° approach angle, 21° departure angle, 220 mm ground clearance, and part-time four-wheel drive. Inside, it offers a 1400×1950 mm double bed, toilet, kitchen, and more; outside, a 42 L fridge, integrated outdoor kitchen, 270° awning, and 290 L external storage.

In March 2026, Ruisheng launched the Wangpai M7 motorhome priced at 89,800 yuan, featuring factory 3C certification and drivable with a C1 license. The hybrid SUV Benteng Yueyi 07 (from 99,800 yuan) offers external power supply and light off-road capability. Used Audi A3L (from 99,000 yuan) and A5 are unsuitable for camping due to limited trunk space and lack of external power.

In China, a tornado lifted a motorhome and hung it on a bridge dozens of meters high, with a person inside. The incident occurred on August 24, 2026; details are being clarified.

The Qijing GX7, a midsize electric SUV co-developed by GAC and Huawei, debuted at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show and is slated for launch in the second half of the year. It features the HarmonySpace 6 cockpit, Huawei Qiankun ADS5 driver assistance with four lidars, a 20-second one-touch bed conversion, and a combined range exceeding 1,500 km, with a starting price of 209,900 yuan.

Dongfeng has announced pricing for the Xinghai V9 camper with a pop-up roof: from 258,800 yuan. The regular 2027 Xinghai V9 is priced between 179,900 and 229,900 yuan, with a trade-in price from 169,900 yuan. The camper features a factory pop-up roof, a 22-liter refrigerator, a 220V outlet and 6 kW external power supply. Clean and grey water tanks and a shower are optional. The interior bed measures 1100×1900 mm, the roof bed is 1.9 meters. The regular version adds electrically adjustable seats with heating and ventilation, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip, two 15.6-inch screens and AI models. The powertrain is a 1.5T hybrid with a 34.9 kWh battery, an electric range of 200 km and a total range of 1300 km.