China's electrified cars sell more than 1.5 million units

In September, there were almost 1.3 million, in October over 1.4 million and in November around 1.51 million. The figures represent sales of NEVs (New energy vehicles, a combination of electric cars, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen-powered cars) from China, which are outperforming and setting new records every month. This is now the third month in a row.

A record (or rather a series of records) that gives an idea of the growth of the sector in the Land of the Dragon, at the very moment when Europe is facing a black crisis.

Nearly one car in two is a NEV

In detail, 1,512,000 NEVs were manufactured in the shadow of the Great Wall, including 1,429,000 for the local market (+53.8% compared with November 2023 and +9.7% compared with October 2024) and 83,000 for export.

The market share of zero or low emission cars in China is therefore 45.6%. In practice, almost one car in two is electric, rechargeable or hydrogen-powered. Fully electric cars dominate, with 908,000 units registered (+7.8% compared with the previous month), followed by 604,000 PHEVs (plug-in electric vehicles) and a few hydrogen-powered vehicles.

BYD wins

As ever, BYD dominates the rankings, with 506,804 NEVs delivered, including 198,065 BEVs (Battery electric vehicles, i.e. 100% electric cars). Geely (122,453 NEVs, including 9133 BEVs) and SAIC (176,869 NEVs) complete the podium.

• BYD: 506,804 NEV (198,065 BEV)
• Geely: 122,453 NEV (9,133 BEV)
• SAIC: 176,869 NEV (n.a. BEV)

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