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Competition in China's electric vehicle market has seemingly taken a pause in May, yet sales figures in the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) market are deviating from the norm.

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In the bustling world of automobiles, China continues to be a hotspot for new energy vehicles (NEVs), with the Geely Geome Xingyuan taking the lead in the first half of 2025. Despite specific sales data for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2025 not being readily available, the overall performance of NEVs is robust, with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) showing a particularly strong growth.

The Geely Geome Xingyuan, a new energy vehicle, has emerged as the top-selling model overall in China, demonstrating the strong performance of NEVs in the country. Although the specific powertrain details of the Geome Xingyuan are not provided, it underscores the growing influence of NEVs in China's automotive market.

In the realm of BEVs, China's sales reached an impressive 1,329,000 units in June 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 40.4%. This trend suggests that while PHEVs are part of the NEV category, BEVs are currently driving the growth in the market.

BYD continues to hold a significant position in the PHEV market, with six models placing in the top 10 during May. The BYD Song Plus remains at the top of the annual table in China, with 97,400 registrations between January and May, giving it a 5% market share. The BYD Dolphin, despite a drop in market share, showed a 25.1% improvement compared to May 2024, with 13,547 units delivered. The BYD Yuan Plus also dropped one place, rounding out the top 10 with 73,632 units and a 2.6% market share.

The Geely Panda Mini, on the other hand, ended May 2025 in sixth place with 17,155 units registered, a 106.3% increase year on year. The Geely Panda Mini jumped back into the top 10 in eighth position with 77,778 registrations between January and May, capturing a 2.7% market share.

Other notable mentions include the Xiaomi SU7, in its second month on the market, recording 28,013 units in May 2025, a 224% gain on May 2024. The Wuling Bingo was delivered in 79,994 units and had a 2.8% market share in May 2025.

In the PHEV market, the Buick GL8, a non-Chinese brand, made its first appearance in the top 10 chart in ninth position, with 12,388 registrations. The Tesla Model 3 dropped one position, to ninth, with 75,283 deliveries, capturing 2.7% of the market after the first five months of 2025. The Tesla Model Y saw a 38.1% year-on-year drop in registrations in May 2025, with 24,770 units.

The Aito M8 placed in sixth in its second month on the Chinese market, with 14,471 deliveries and a 3.1% market share. Unfortunately, specific data on the top-selling PHEVs in China for 2025 is not directly available in the provided search results. However, historically, BYD's models, such as the BYD Song PHEV, have been prominent in the PHEV segment.

In summary, while specific PHEV sales figures for 2025 are not detailed, the overall performance of NEVs is robust, with BEVs showing stronger growth compared to PHEVs based on the available data. The Geely Geome Xingyuan's dominance in the BEV market and BYD's continued success in the PHEV market underscore the growing importance of new energy vehicles in China's automotive landscape.

The Geely Geome Xingyuan's dominance in the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market and the ongoing success of BYD's plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) such as the BYD Song Plus, suggest a shift in Chinese lifestyle towards a more technology-driven and environmentally-conscious approach, with a particular focus on electric vehicles (EVs) in the automotive sector. This transition is further evident as contemporary car models, like the Xiaomi SU7, make their way into the market.

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