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AION and WAIC Signal China EVs’ Next Smart Shift

GAC AION used its July 20 Changsha user event to show that its brand reset is now producing hard results, with nearly 175,000 H1 sales, 15% year-on-year growth and strong traction for LiDAR-equipped mass-market EVs like the N60. Meanwhile, WAIC 2026 highlighted how on-device AI and Qualcomm-based smart cockpit platforms are becoming the next competitive layer for Chinese EVs, pointing to a future where software, edge computing and user ecosystems matter as much as batteries and motors.