Chinese Car Brands Grew 91% in Europe in 1st Half of 2025 - CleanTechnica

In the first half of 2025, Chinese car brands experienced a remarkable 91% growth in sales across 28 European markets, increasing their market share from 2.7% to 5.1%. This surge was notable despite an overall decline in the European new car market, which fell 0.3% in the same period. Chinese automakers collectively almost matched Mercedes-Benz’s market share (5.2%) and surpassed Ford’s (3.8%), with Chinese brands outselling Mercedes in June 2025. Key drivers of this growth include five major Chinese companies: BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda, Leapmotor, and Xpeng. BYD led the pack with a 311% year-on-year increase, registering 70,500 units in H1 2025, and its BYD Seal U was among the top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Europe. The rise of Chinese brands is part of a broader trend of