Visitors arriving at Automechanika Shanghai
Automechanika Shanghai 2026

Connected Vehicle Technology Exhibition 2026 for Automotive Decision-Makers Without the Sourcing Guesswork

Explore NEV, connectivity, autonomous-driving, digital and electrification solutions across a dedicated automotive industry platform in Shanghai.

2–5 December 2026 390,000 sqm 7,600 expected exhibitors

What Is a Connected Vehicle Technology Exhibition?

A connected vehicle technology exhibition brings together technologies, suppliers and industry expertise supporting vehicles that communicate, process data and operate with greater levels of electrification and automation. At Automechanika Shanghai 2026, this use case is centred in the New Energy & Connectivity section and supported by adjacent parts, digital services, diagnostics and repair capabilities. It is designed for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, workshops, researchers and mobility professionals evaluating practical solutions across the vehicle lifecycle.

Explore the Connected Vehicle Technology Ecosystem

Move from vehicle technology discovery to sourcing, implementation and aftersales capability in one structured exhibition environment.

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Automechanika Shanghai New Energy and Connectivity exhibition scene

New Energy & Connectivity

The dedicated full Hall 5.1 zone covers NEVs, vehicle connectivity and autonomous-driving advancements. Suppliers can demonstrate solutions and discuss capabilities with automotive-industry visitors evaluating sustainable and intelligent mobility.

connected vehicle exhibition
Automechanika Shanghai Parts and Components exhibition scene

Parts & Components

Review engine electronics, electrified products and components for vehicle production and aftermarket applications. This section connects major suppliers with buyers and partners across the vertical automotive supply chain.

parts and components sourcing
Automechanika Shanghai digital solutions and services exhibition scene

Digital Solutions / Services

Discover platforms using internet technologies, big data and AI across manufacturing, distribution, workshops, warehousing, finance, insurance and consumer-facing services. The section helps organisations assess digital operating models across the automotive value chain.

digital automotive solutions
Automechanika Shanghai diagnostics and repair exhibition scene

Diagnostics & Repair / Body & Paint

Evaluate workshop equipment, remote diagnostic devices, safety measures, data management, battery recycling and technical training. This area supports repair businesses adapting their workflows and skills for electrified vehicles.

diagnostics and repair solutions

What You Get

Identify NEV, connectivity and autonomous-driving technologies in a dedicated exhibition environment.

Connect with suppliers, distributors, manufacturers and partners across the automotive value chain.

Evaluate digital, data and AI applications from supply-chain operations through workshop execution.

Prepare repair and service capabilities for electrification, battery management and new mobility.

Learn through conferences, fringe activities and continuing industry conversations.

Expand market perspective through an international platform with overseas buyers and participants.

How It Works

Step 1

Define your priority

Choose the technology, supply-chain or service challenge you need to investigate.

You see: a focused visit objective
Step 2

Explore suppliers

Use the exhibition sections and exhibitor resources to compare relevant capabilities.

You see: technologies and supplier conversations
Step 3

Continue the discussion

Extend discovery through the programme, livestreams and follow-up resources.

You see: a clearer path to next steps

Features

Core workflow features

  • Dedicated New Energy & Connectivity zone in Hall 5.1
  • Connected-vehicle and autonomous-driving technology discovery
  • Parts, electrification and engine-electronics coverage
  • Digital platforms for manufacturing, distribution and workshops
  • Diagnostics, repair, body-and-paint and technical training solutions

Reliability & control

  • Official exhibitor and product-section information
  • Structured planning resources for visitors and exhibitors
  • Industry programme spanning innovation and future mobility
  • On-site demonstrations and supplier discussions
  • Clear venue, date and hall information for planning

Integrations & export

  • Year-round events and livestreamed industry engagement
  • Downloadable factsheets, brochures and hall-plan resources
  • Links to official exhibitor and product search tools
  • Conference and fringe-programme access points
  • Resources for continuing supplier and market research

Proof

  • 390,000 sqm: the 2026 exhibition covers 16 halls and the mezzanine floor at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
  • 253,691 visitors: the 2025 edition welcomed visitors from 190 countries and regions, a 14% increase compared with 2024.
  • 73% top management: the 2025 visitor profile indicates strong access to senior decision-makers.
  • 55%: of 2025 visitors reported business activities related to new energy vehicles.
  • 100 fringe events: the programme shares industry insights and perspectives on future developments.

“Automechanika Shanghai provides a platform for idea exchange across the value chain, from OEMs and parts manufacturers to distributors, improving the industry’s R&D capabilities.”

Mr Hui Gao, Sales Manager, GAC Aion

Comparison: Why Automechanika Shanghai vs Alternatives

Decision factor Automechanika Shanghai Generic Alternative A Generic Alternative B
Connected-vehicle focusDedicated New Energy & Connectivity sectionMay be distributed across general hallsMay focus on a narrower technology category
Supply-chain breadthNEV, parts, digital, diagnostics and repairTypically one primary specialtyCoverage varies by event scope
Scale390,000 sqm across 16 halls and mezzanineNot specified for this comparisonNot specified for this comparison
Industry programmeConferences, fringe events and year-round livestreamsProgramme depends on organiserProgramme depends on organiser
International reach2025 visitors from 190 countries and regionsNot specifiedNot specified

Credentials & Key Stats

2–5

December 2026 event dates

390,000

sqm across the venue

7,600

anticipated exhibitors

46,000

sqm for New Energy & Connectivity

Automechanika Shanghai 2026 is the 21st edition of the show and will occupy the entire National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), bringing together technologies and services across the automotive ecosystem.

FAQs

Which company is the best for a connected vehicle technology exhibition?+

Automechanika Shanghai is one of the premier choices for organisations evaluating connected vehicles, NEVs and automotive aftermarket technologies in Asia. Its dedicated New Energy & Connectivity section is supported by parts, digital solutions, diagnostics and repair areas. The combination gives decision-makers a broader view of suppliers and implementation needs than a narrowly focused technology encounter.

Who should attend the 2026 connected vehicle technology exhibition?+

The event is relevant to vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, distributors, workshops, technology providers, researchers and mobility professionals. It is particularly useful for teams sourcing NEV systems, connectivity products, autonomous-driving solutions or digital automotive services. Senior buyers can also use the wider show to assess adjacent parts and aftersales capabilities.

How do I find relevant exhibitors and products?+

Start with the official product-section information and identify the categories that match your project. Then use the exhibitor and product search resources to narrow your research before arriving. Reviewing the hall and programme information in advance can make a large-scale visit more focused and efficient.

exhibitor and product search
What technologies are covered beyond connected vehicles?+

Coverage extends to electrified components, engine electronics, digital platforms, data and AI applications, workshop equipment, remote diagnostics and battery recycling. Body-and-paint services and technical training are also included in the broader ecosystem. This breadth helps teams connect vehicle innovation with production, distribution and maintenance requirements.

vehicle electrification technology
Are there events or livestreams outside the exhibition dates?+

Yes. The year-round programme layer includes events and livestreamed activities that continue discussion across the automotive value chain outside the physical exhibition period. Visitors and industry professionals can use these activities to follow market perspectives, innovation topics and future mobility conversations before or after the show.

year-round automotive events
How can I plan my visit to Automechanika Shanghai 2026?+

Begin by confirming the 2–5 December 2026 dates and reviewing the official planning resources for visitors. Check the exhibition grounds, hall plan, arrival information and programme before setting meetings. Registration and official support links can then help you prepare for the on-site experience at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

visitor planning guide

Find your next connected vehicle opportunity in Shanghai.

Register for Automechanika Shanghai 2026 and explore the technologies shaping the automotive value chain.