What to Know About roundup: July 2026 deliveries by major automakers in China
Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto all posted sequential declines, while Leapmotor and Zeekr reached new highs.
Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto all posted sequential declines, while Leapmotor and Zeekr reached new highs.
CPCA estimates China’s July NEV wholesales at about 1.47 million units, with year-on-year growth hitting its highest level so far in 2026.
NEV retail penetration rose to a record high of 64.4% as sales decline narrows.
China’s NEV retail penetration rose to a record 65.1% in July as demand for gasoline-powered vehicles continued to collapse.
NEV sales were 1,561,000 units in July, accounting for 60.4% of total new vehicle sales, topping 60% for the first time, according to CAAM data.
The 2026 Chengdu Auto Show will cover 220,000 square meters, making it China’s first A-level show of the second half of the year.
China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales were 317,000 units on August 1-9, down 22% year-on-year.
NEV retail sales totaled 399,000 units from August 1-16, with retail penetration at 63.6%.
China’s passenger NEV retail sales are expected to rise about 9.4% from July, with retail penetration reaching 65.8%.
China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 614,000 in August 1-23, with retail penetration rising to 64.3%.