China Auto Data Research released H1 2026 pure electric vehicle sales TOP40 data. Star Wish leads with 194,200 units, Tesla Model Y follows with 172,500 units, and Li i6 ranks third with 120,400 units. The pure EV market shows a solidified "two-hot-ends" pattern.
Data Overview: Pure EV Market Grows Against the Trend
According to China Auto Data Research, H1 2026 saw overall domestic auto sales decline, but NEVs rose 7.3% YoY, with pure EVs accounting for 67% of NEV sales.
H1 Pure EV Sales TOP10
| Rank | Model | H1 Sales | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wish | 194,200 | ¥64,800-94,800 |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y | 172,500 | ¥263,500-313,500 |
| 3 | Li i6 | 120,400 | ~¥250,000 |
| 4 | Xiaomi YU7 | 104,600 | ¥220,000-280,000 |
| 5 | BYD Yuan UP | 82,700 | ¥100,000-150,000 |
| 6 | Xiaomi SU7 | ~80,000 | ¥200,000-300,000 |
| 7 | BYD Seagull | ~75,000 | ¥70,000-100,000 |
| 8 | BYD Dolphin | ~70,000 | ¥100,000-130,000 |
| 9 | Wuling MINIEV | ~70,000 | ¥30,000-50,000 |
| 10 | Tesla Model 3 | ~66,000 | ¥230,000-330,000 |
Top 4 Deep Dive
Champion: Star Wish
With 194,200 units and 6 consecutive monthly wins, the Star Wish precisely targets urban commuting needs at ¥64,800-94,800.
Runner-up: Tesla Model Y
Despite priced at ¥263,500-313,500, Model Y remains the global mid-size pure EV SUV benchmark. Its "evergreen" formula includes continuous FSD OTA upgrades, Supercharger network moat, and strong brand recognition.
3rd Place: Li i6
Li Auto's first pure EV SUV hitting top 3 is a textbook transformation case. Starting at ~¥250,000, i6 climbed from just 404 units in its debut month to stable monthly sales exceeding 20,000 by January 2026.
4th Place: Xiaomi YU7
Xiaomi's second model became an instant hit. The YU7, priced at ¥220,000-280,000, leveraged SU7's traffic dividend and the "human-car-home" ecosystem advantage.
Market Pattern: "Two-Hot-Ends" Solidifies
The H1 TOP40 reveals a prosperous yet polarized market:
- Under ¥100K commuter cars: Star Wish, MINIEV, Seagull lead volume
- Above ¥250K premium SUVs: Model Y, Li i6, Xiaomi YU7 each exceed 100K units
Mid-range models around ¥150K struggle: This price band has become the toughest nut to crack.
Harmony OS Intelligent Driving Challenge
Harmony OS models ranked relatively low:
- AITO M7: 35th place, 24,900 units
- AITO M6: 40th place, 20,300 units
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