China Auto Daily丨China’s Vehicle Exports Set to Reach 7 Million in 2025, 10 Million by 2030

China aims for 7 million vehicle exports in 2025; Xiaomi launches YU7; XPeng starts Indonesian production; MIIT advances Sino-Italian auto ties.

China Automotive News · 2025-06-27

China's 2025 Vehicle Exports Projected at 7 Million Units, 10 Million by 2030  


At the 2025 Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development (Shanghai) Forum (GNEV2025) on June 25, Sun Xiaohong, Secretary-General of the Automotive Internationalization Committee at the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), revealed China exported 6.4 million vehicles in 2024. Based on current 10% annual growth trends, Sun projected 2025 exports will reach 7 million units. Sustaining this expansion rate could elevate China's automotive exports to 10 million vehicles annually by 2030, cementing its position as the world's dominant vehicle exporting nation according to customs data analysis.



Xiaomi Launches YU7 at RMB 253,500, Unveils Ecosystem Alliance  


Xiaomi has officially debuted its YU7 model with a starting price of RMB 253,500 (≈USD 35,200) on June 26, 2025. Concurrently, the tech giant announced its "Human-Vehicle-Home Smart Ecosystem" initiative, forging strategic partnerships with automakers BYD, GAC Toyota, and Zhengzhou Nissan.



XPeng X9 Debuts in Indonesia; Local Production Starts July  


XPeng Motors has launched its flagship all-electric MPV, the X9, in the Indonesian market on June 26, 2025. Localized production of right-hand-drive (RHD) variants will commence in Jakarta this July, signifying XPeng's first overseas manufacturing initiative. The automaker simultaneously confirmed plans to penetrate 60 countries and regions by 2025, establishing over 300 international service outlets. XPeng will deploy its ultra-fast charging network first in Southeast Asia, initiating global energy infrastructure development to support its expanding electric vehicle portfolio across international markets.



MIIT Pushes Deeper Sino-Italian Auto Sector Collaboration  


China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has pledged to enhance industrial cooperation with Italy during talks between MIIT Chief Engineer Xie Shaofeng and Valentino Valentini, Italy's Deputy Minister of Enterprises and "Made in Italy". Xie affirmed China's commitment to implementing their industrial cooperation memorandum, specifically deepening collaboration in automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, SME development, and green industrial transformation. China encouraged its enterprises to invest overseas while requesting Italy ensure fair, transparent, open, and non-discriminatory business environments for Chinese companies operating within its jurisdiction, aiming to inject new momentum into Sino-Italian and China-EU relations.



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