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BYD July Sales Reach 344,296 Units
BYD sold 344,296 vehicles in July 2025, including 341,030 passenger vehicles, overseas shipments maintained momentum with 80,200 exports. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) led with 177,887 units, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) accounted for 163,143 sales. Despite an 8.8% month-on-month decrease, year-to-date sales grew 27% to 2.49 million units.
Chinese EV Startups Show Divergent July Performance: Leapmotor, XPeng Set Records
July delivery data reveals stark divergence among China's EV startups: Leapmotor achieved a milestone with 50,129 units (up 126.9% YoY), securing its fifth consecutive monthly leadership. HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) delivered 47,752 vehicles including 40,753 AITO models. XPeng surged 229.45% YoY to 36,717 units, while Li Auto fell nearly 40% to 30,731. Xiaomi Auto exceeded 30,000 deliveries, and NIO recorded 21,017 units (up 2.53% YoY).
SAIC Motor July Sales Jump 34.2% to 338,000 Vehicles
SAIC Motor reported July sales report lately. In July, SAIC Motor sold 338,000 vehicles, a 34.2% year-on-year increase. Year-to-date cumulative sales reached 2.39 million units (up 15% YoY). New energy vehicle sales soared 64.9% to 117,000 units in July, contributing to H1 2025 NEV sales of 764,000 (up 43.5%).
Changan Auto July NEV Sales Soar 74.05% to 80,006 Units
Changan Automobile announced July 2025 production of 195,900 vehicles (up 34.84% YoY) and sales of 210,600 units (up 23.43% YoY). Year-to-date figures reached 1.4013 million units produced and 1.5659 million sold. In July, new energy vehicle sales surged 74.05% to 80,006 units, driven by Deepal and Avatr models.
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Huai'an
2023.0644,000kmPetrol
Xiamen
2024.0360,000kmPHEV
Changzhou
2023.0322,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2022.0120,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2025.0931,000kmPHEV
Jiangmen
2022.1163,000kmPetrol
Xuzhou
2024.0366,000kmPHEV
Suzhou
2020.1120,000kmPetrol
2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Launches with Strong Power and Smart Systems
The fifth-generation Chery Tiggo 8 launched on November 10, priced from RMB 99,900 to RMB 122,900, boasting upgraded intelligent features, advanced safety measures, and a turbocharged engine for the family SUV segment.
gasgoo · 2025-11-13
First Time: China’s Monthly NEV Sales Exceed 50% of Total Vehicle Sales in October
China’s October auto sales hit 3.32 million units, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 51.6% market share, reflecting strong growth amid 32.7% year-on-year sales rise for NEVs in January–October.
CAAM · 2025-11-12
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
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cls · 2025-11-10
China Auto Daily丨Great Wall Motor Uzbekistan Plant Hits 10,000 Vehicle Production Milestone
Great Wall Motor hits 10,000 vehicles in Uzbekistan; SAIC-GM-Wuling Bingo tops 600,000 sales; Li Auto EREV family passes 1.4 million; China vehicle sales up 7.9%.
cls · 2025-11-12