The Chinese auto market had a powerful month in June, selling over 2 million vehicles — a jump that shows the country’s appetite for new cars is only growing.
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), total sales hit 2.084 million units, marking an 18% increase from last year and a solid 7.6% rise compared to May 2025.
Electric and Hybrid Cars Now Make Up More Than Half of Sales
The standout trend? Electric and hybrid vehicles took the lion’s share, accounting for 1.1 million cars — that’s more than 53% of all sales last month.
This clearly reflects how China is pushing hard toward greener, more sustainable mobility.
Industry experts point out that hybrid and electric models dominate the market in price ranges under 250,000 yuan, showing a rapid shift in what consumers want and what local manufacturers can produce.
Strong Start to 2025 with Nearly 11 Million Cars Sold
Looking at the bigger picture, the first half of 2025 saw China’s auto industry move a whopping 10.9 million vehicles, which is up 10.8% compared to the same period last year.
This steady growth signals the market’s resilience and evolving tastes.
The Best-Selling Cars by Price Bracket in China
Breaking down the sales by price segment reveals some interesting insights about consumer preferences:
Under 100,000 Yuan
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Geely Geome Xingyuan: 204,000 units
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BYD Seagull: 175,000 units
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Wuling Hongguang Mini EV: 171,000 units
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BYD Qin Plus: 164,000 units
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Volkswagen Lavida: 137,000 units
100,000 to 150,000 Yuan
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BYD Qin Plus: 164,000 units
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Geely Xingyue L: 146,000 units
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BYD Song Plus: 137,000 units
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Volkswagen Lavida: 137,000 units
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Nissan Sylphy: 136,000 units
150,000 to 250,000 Yuan
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BYD Qin Plus: 164,000 units
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Xiaomi SU7: 156,000 units
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Geely Xingyue L: 146,000 units
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BYD Song Plus: 137,000 units
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Volkswagen Lavida: 137,000 units
250,000 to 350,000 Yuan
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Tesla Model Y: 172,000 units
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Xiaomi SU7: 156,000 units
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Toyota Camry: 98,000 units
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Toyota RAV4: 97,000 units
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Li Auto L6: 96,000 units
350,000 to 500,000 Yuan
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Audi A6L: 84,000 units
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BMW 3 Series: 80,000 units
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Mercedes-Benz GLC: 70,000 units
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 70,000 units
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Audi Q5L: 67,000 units
Above 500,000 Yuan
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Audi A6L: 84,000 units
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Mercedes-Benz GLC: 70,000 units
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 66,000 units
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Aito M9: 60,000 units
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BMW 5 Series: 59,000 units
Local EV Brands Gaining Ground Against Global Competitors
CarNewsChina points out that Chinese electric vehicles continue to outsell foreign rivals, especially in the under 250,000 yuan segment.
Aggressive pricing and strong local production have given homegrown brands a serious edge.
With Xiaomi ramping up output at its new factory, industry watchers predict that Tesla’s Model Y might soon lose its dominance in the mid-tier price bracket.
As one analyst put it, “Tesla’s days at the top of the 250,000 to 350,000 yuan segment may be numbered,” highlighting how Chinese brands are rapidly climbing the ranks in the premium EV market.
