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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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).
China's car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar
China's passenger car exports have already exceeded last year's total for this year. August saw a significant 67.1% surge in passenger car exports, driven by electric vehicles. This strong export performance is expected to largely offset domestic sales which continue to fall. Intense competition and economic pressures are impacting China's internal car market significantly. Chinese automakers are expanding their global reach by establishing more…
China's passenger car exports surpass 2025 total as EV shipments surge
Hong Kong: China's passenger car exports during the first eight months of 2026 have already exceeded the total recorded in 2025, driven by strong demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), passenger car exports rose 67.1 per cent year-on-year in August to about 890,000 units.China exported more than 6.2 million passenger vehicles during the first eight months of the year…
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