Zero Run C16 Launched in China, Priced from 15.18 to 18.18k yuan

The all-new Zero Run C16 officially went on sale in China on June 18th, with eight variants available for purchase priced between 15.18 and 18.18 thousand yuan (approximately). Officials stated that the 2026 model year C16 has been upgraded with over 70 improved products in terms of comfort, range, intelligence, and design.

New Features

Zero Run C16 Plus

Zero Run C16 Electric

Hidden door handles

The new Zero Run C16 exterior design has maintained its predecessor's overall look while upgrading certain features such as the hidden door handle. The vehicle boasts a more aerodynamic appearance with a flat roofline, trapezoidal side panels, and an iconic design that symbolizes electric vehicles.

The car is characterized by a streamlined lateral profile, an emphasis on verticality from the front headlamps to the rear lights, and a distinctive lower area with a large taillight set back from the center line. A horizontally integrated roof rack offers ample storage space for luggage on board.

The car features a spacious cabin design featuring a long horizontal glass roof allowing passengers to feel airy and open-eyed. The B pillars also adopt a sleeker lateral profile, adding to the overall sense of dynamism within the vehicle's interior design.

A distinctive large taillight housing is embedded in the rear bumper with integrated exhaust pipes, contributing to creating an imposing appearance while adding visual interest due to its sharp lines and colors. Overall size measurements come out to approximately 4915mm (Length), 1905mm (Width), 1770mm (Height) and 2825mm.

New available exterior colors for vehicle include Black metal Silver, Heaven Gray Gray Grey Star and Pure Pearl White as well as Jade Green with a new exclusive color name Ruby Red Purple.

Available wheels in 21-inch dimensions complete the car’s comprehensive image. The main focus on improving design extends to the rear end of the car incorporating bigger bumper sections while using angular shapes creating a visual connection between all parts of body.

Climbing the Market

2026 Zero Run C16 electric 5-seat version

The electric variant is available with an interior seating capacity for five passengers, offering additional spaciousness at the back. With numerous features contributing to enhanced livability, this model promises to bring greater comfort as well.

One new feature in 2026 versions of zero run c16, will be smart interior amenities offered from both variants including a larger screen interface (14.6 inches 2.5K resolution), Nappa leather seats for the driver and passenger areas with additional support for ergonomic lumbar features. With regards to storage capacity, additional convenience is also being added in a rear glove box while storage also increases throughout vehicle.

Further enhancements in modern electric vehicles will be provided in electric models offering the option to have two variants (five-seat trim has more interior room) offering further flexibility and spaciousness. Electric model includes 800V fast charging capabilities providing greater power and longer driving distances from both pure electric trim and high-performance configurations which deliver more energy while also increasing efficiency, along with updated power output of up to 220kW at various points on a route.

The new Zero Run C16 is poised in direct competition with several rival manufacturers including:

-比亚迪唐

-广汽传祺向往S7

-星途星纪元 ET

-东风奕派eπ008

Competitive models from these car manufacturers are likely to take on the Zero Run C16's electric and performance-focused lineup, which boasts significant improvements over its predecessors along with modern technology.

Verdict

Zero Run C16 succeeds in recreating an idealized concept of a smart family SUV that meets up with consumer demands for more comfort, performance, range-boosted intelligence - making the car a viable option at budget-friendly 10-20k yuan price segments to meet growing competition and increasing passenger expectations.

Competitor Analysis

The Zero Run C16 is likely to clash with four competitors in this segment which promise comparable features to its variants, such as the BYD Tang, Geely Weiview AT, Starway Xingyun ET, Eand D Panda which might present various possibilities for future development and upgrade potential