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How to Activate a Chinese Car App

Step-by-step guide to activate your Chinese car app with a +86 Chinese number. Li Auto, Zeekr, BYD, Chery and more. (Bahrain)

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Chinese car apps require a +86 number for SMS verification. KitSim provides an eSIM with a +86 number in 30 minutes.

Key facts

Chinese car apps (Li Auto, Zeekr, BYD, Chery, Geely, MG and others) send SMS verification codes only to Chinese (+86) numbers. International numbers do not receive these codes.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Order an eSIM with a Chinese +86 number from KitSim
  2. Nothing to install — no QR code needed
  3. Open your car app
  4. Choose phone number registration
  5. Enter your new +86 number
  6. Confirm with the SMS code — it arrives in an app on your phone
  7. All app features are now available

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Chinese +86 number cost?

Issuing the number costs 83 BHD. Renewal for the next year is 45 BHD/year.

How long does issuance take?

Usually one day after the owner's documents are received.

What is required from the car owner?

A phone number, email, car model, your name and surname in Latin letters as in your passport, and the passport number. No document photos, selfie or office visit required.

Does my phone support eSIM?

You do not need eSIM in your phone. Any smartphone works — even one without eSIM: iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Huawei, Android and others. We issue and manage the +86 number itself.

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