Wuhuan Huatong applies for registration of electric camper with CATL battery, 170 kW peak power

Weiertefen unveiled the Kaiyue Ningjie A68 motorhome at the CMS show in Wuhan on June 17, 2026. Based on a CATL extended-range skateboard chassis, it features a 68 kWh battery that charges from 20% to 80% in 18 minutes. The motorhome has dual-motor all-wheel drive, a 285-liter fresh water tank, and a 4.2-meter interior living space. Starting price is 468,000 yuan, with a purchase tax exemption for new energy vehicles.

CATL introduced the Xinlan chassis at the CMS Wuhan 2026 expo, designed specifically for electric motorhomes. The chassis features a low-floor height of 450 mm, 200 mm lower than traditional models, and improves space utilization by 20%. It offers 230 km of pure electric range and over 800 km total range. CATL announced a 100,000 km real-world test across six routes including Qinghai, Xinjiang, and Tibet, with open test drives for users.

The city of Yangzhou has published a guide for RV camping, listing several equipped campgrounds. These include Sai De Yi Lu Yi Jia Campground in Peacock Mountain Park (3A level), Weihang RV Campground near the Chenji exit on the Xin-Yang expressway, Man Miao Shan Ye in Miaoshan village (15 minutes from city center), and Romantex RV Campground in Chenji town. Tangli Bay Campground, known for two heart-shaped pear trees, is also mentioned.

On June 17, 2026, the CMS Wuhan Auto Show opened at the Wuhan International Expo Center. Wildefun's new premium motorhome brand Kaiyue made its debut, showcasing several models billed as world firsts.

At a conference in Alxa, Inner Mongolia, the China Tourism Vehicle and Vessel Association released a report on the development of the RV, caravan, and camping market for 2023–2024. According to the report, in 2023 the market entered a phase of stable growth with slowing pace, intensified competition, and shrinking profit margins. The share of young drivers (18–35 years old) exceeded 50%, and the total number of RV and caravan trips reached 36 billion person-trips, accounting for 73.6% of all domestic tourist trips. Key trends: cost control, youth orientation, development of lightweight and flexible campsites, and digitalization and intelligent services.