China’s car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar
Exports rose 67.1% in August to about 890,000 units as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles drove growth, CAAM said.
- On Thursday, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported that China's passenger car exports in the first eight months of 2026 surpassed last year's total.
- Domestic passenger car sales fell 25.6% year-on-year to just below 1.5 million vehicles, as intense competition and a slowing economy continue to undermine consumer confidence.
- August exports jumped 67.1% from the year before to around 890,000 units, driven by plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles as drivers shift to EVs.
- Chinese-Made passenger cars are reaching markets in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, while hefty tariffs restrict access to other major international regions.
- Stephen Chan of Global Ratings projects 50% to 70% growth in full-year passenger vehicle exports, noting strong foreign demand will likely mitigate domestic weakness.
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China’s Auto Exports in First Eight Months Surpass 2025 Total
China’s Auto Exports in First Eight Months Surpass 2025 Total - With August marking a third straight month of more than 1 million shipments, the momentum is fueling expectations that full-year exports will hit 10 million cars
Exports of passenger cars increased 67.1% in August, compared to the same month of the previous year, to about 890,000 units, driven by hybrid and fully electric vehicles, according to the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
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