Dongfeng ePi M8 Opens Pre-Sales June 28 With Huawei Qiankun Tech

Dongfeng ePi M8 is preparing to enter pre-sales in China on June 28, 2026, with market launch and customer deliveries planned for the third quarter. The new model is positioned as a large six-seat SUV and is being developed with Huawei’s Qiankun intelligent vehicle technology package.

For global buyers watching China’s new energy vehicle market, the ePi M8 is another signal that family SUVs are becoming a major battlefield for smart cockpit, assisted driving and comfort-focused interior features. The model will be offered in both battery-electric and range-extended versions, giving Dongfeng a wider user base across city commuting and longer-distance family travel.

Large SUV Positioning

The ePi M8 uses a closed front-end design typical of many new energy vehicles, with a full-width LED light bar and separated headlamp modules. Instead of using the roof position only for a visible lidar unit, the model features a distinctive small blue intelligent display light, which gives the vehicle a recognizable exterior identity.

The SUV measures 5,020 mm long, 1,975 mm wide and 1,733 mm tall, with a 3,025 mm wheelbase. These dimensions place it clearly in the large family SUV segment, a category that is becoming especially important in China as buyers compare comfort, cabin technology and assisted driving functions.

Huawei Qiankun Technology

A key selling point is the full Huawei Qiankun package. According to the original Chinese report, the system includes Qiankun ADS 5 Pro assisted driving, HarmonySpace 5.2 smart cockpit, Qiankun vehicle control, cloud connectivity, whale-fin communication and HUAWEI SOUND audio.

The cabin is expected to include a floating digital instrument panel, a 50-inch head-up display, a 16.1-inch 3K Huawei center screen and a HUAWEI SOUND system with 21 speakers. For families and premium mobility users, this type of equipment shows how quickly Chinese SUVs are moving from basic transportation into connected mobile living spaces.

Flexible Six-Seat Cabin

The ePi M8 will come with a six-seat layout as standard and support multiple cabin modes. In six-seat mode, the second row uses independent seats with power adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and leg rests. The vehicle also offers a rear entertainment screen and an 8.8-liter smart refrigerator with cooling and heating functions.

Different seating modes allow the SUV to switch between family use, cargo use and rest-focused layouts. This matters for overseas EV accessory suppliers because large Chinese SUVs are creating new demand for seatback organizers, rear-screen protection, floor mats, storage products, sun protection and comfort accessories.

Powertrain Options

The battery-electric version is based on an 800V high-voltage platform and uses a 230 kW drive motor with a CATL battery pack. Its CLTC driving range is reported at 600 km. The range-extended version uses a 1.5-liter range extender and electric drive motor, with 300 km of CLTC pure-electric range.

This dual-power approach is becoming common in China’s SUV market. It gives buyers the option of pure EV use for daily driving while keeping longer-distance flexibility for family travel and lower-charging-coverage markets.

Why It Matters for EV Accessories

Large smart SUVs like the Dongfeng ePi M8 are useful indicators for global accessory buyers. As more models adopt large screens, premium second-row seating, smart storage spaces and high-voltage EV platforms, the aftermarket opportunity moves beyond simple universal products into model-specific cabin, charging, storage and protection accessories.

For distributors in the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia, products linked to hot-climate comfort, interior organization and screen protection may be especially relevant as Chinese new energy SUVs expand overseas.

Source: Based on public information reported by Autohome on June 24, 2026. This article is rewritten and summarized for EV Innotech readers.