China Auto Thread

China's Auto Exports Surge 63% to 4.06 Million Units in Jan-May, NEV Share Expands to 45%

2026-07-03 08:15 (GMT+8)

China's automobile exports reached 4.059 million units in the first five months of 2026, surging 63% year-on-year, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for approximately 45% of the total, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Chery led among manufacturers, followed by BYD. Meanwhile, China's domestic market remains sluggish, with industry profit margins falling to around 3%.

Overseas markets offer selling prices 40-60% higher than domestic levels and superior profitability, making them increasingly attractive. BYD will launch the "RACCO" kei EV in Japan in July, while Chery plans to enter the Japanese market next year under the "EMTA" brand.

The export offensive by Chinese automakers and their full-scale entry into Japan are poised to dramatically reshape the competitive landscape of the global auto industry.

 

China is setting the auto industry's 'future standards': Nissan CEO on EVs & the US market



Nissan (NSANY) CEO, Ivan Espinosa, chats with Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian and Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton about how China is driving trends in the autos industry, and how the market differs in the US.

 

Users who are viewing this thread

Country Watch Latest

Latest Posts

Back
Top