Chinese Automakers Push Europe Share to 9% as Trade Fight Intensifies

Chinese carmakers could capture 15% to 30% of European market by 2035: analysts

‘Made in Europe’ requirement in EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act cited as key factor in lowest growth forecast.

Europe Destroyed Its Auto Industry—China Did Not

Chinese electric vehicle sales in Europe reached a record high during the first five months of 2026. Chinese brands sold 171,800 battery-electric vehicles

Chinese automakers push Europe share to 9% as trade fight intensifies

Chinese automakers captured 9.5% of Europe's new-car market in the first half of 2026, up from 5.0% a year earlier, as their expansion continued quarter-by-quarter. The gains have prompted concerns across Europe's auto industry and led analysts to raise forecasts for how far Chinese brands could go in the region.

China Could Take 30% of Europe's Car Market

London, 14 August 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Nick Staunton Chinese carmakers could hold between 15% and 30% of the European market by 2035, against roughly 10% today, according to Citi analysts. The bank warns European manufacturers face a decade of volume losses and restructuring. Read the range carefully, because it is not a forecast about China. It is a forecast about Brussels. Three Policies, Three Outcomes Citi’s base case — current …