China’s EV Revolution 2025: Top Cars, Surprising Leaders & Market Shakeups
China sold 5.46 million new energy vehicles in the first half of 2025, up 33% year-on-year. BYD overtook Volkswagen as China’s top-selling car brand, while Geely’s Xingyuan mini hatchback led sales. Foreign automakers, including Tesla, cut prices as Chinese brands gained market share. No gasoline car ranked among the top six bestsellers.