In August 2026, China's total NEV sales reached 1.643 million units, marking a 5.3 percent increase from July. These vehicles accounted for a record 60.6 percent of total vehicle sales in the country, surpassing the 60 percent threshold for the second month in a row.
Battery electric vehicles led the segment with 1.161 million units sold, a 27.8 percent year-on-year rise. Conversely, plug-in hybrid sales dropped to 482 000 units, reflecting a 0.9 percent decline compared to the same period last year.
Export performance remained a key driver, with 526 000 NEVs shipped abroad, representing a 130 percent year-on-year increase. Cumulative NEV exports for the first eight months of 2026 reached 3.435 million units, up 124.3 percent from the previous year.
Domestic NEV sales totaled 1.118 million in August, showing a 10.9 percent month-on-month growth despite a 4.6 percent year-on-year decrease. Overall, the broader automotive market saw total sales of 2.712 million vehicles, with conventional fuel-powered car sales falling by 45.7 percent.
