CATARC Data Research released H1 2026 pure EV sales TOP40. Xingyuan topped the chart at 194,200 units. Li Auto i6 and Xiaomi YU7 broke into top 5, while Harmony Intelligent Mobility AITO models ranked lower.
Overall Market Picture
CATARC Data Research recently released the H1 2026 pure electric vehicle sales TOP40 rankings, covering EVs across all price segments. According to their data, while overall domestic auto sales declined in the first half, NEVs bucked the trend with a 7.3% year-on-year increase. Pure EVs accounted for 67% of all NEV sales, demonstrating their absolute dominance in the new energy market. EX1000.COM analysis suggests the structural shifts in the pure EV market deserve close attention — the traditional low-price commuter vehicle landscape is being disrupted, with mid-to-high-end EVs reshaping the competitive map.
TOP10 Model Breakdown
The H1 pure EV sales leaderboard delivered notable highlights:
- Xingyuan claimed the top spot with 194,200 units sold. This compact commuter car, priced between 64,800-94,800 RMB, won big on affordability
- Tesla Model YModel Y held second place, proving Tesla's resilience despite fierce domestic competition
- Li Auto i6 surprisingly ranked third — remarkable for a brand that built its reputation on EREV technology
- Xiaomi YU7 took fourth place, while Xiaomi SU7 ranked sixth, making Xiaomi one of the most impressive newcomers
From a pricing perspective, 3 of the top 5 models fall in the 200K-300K RMB range, each surpassing 100,000 units in H1 sales. The remaining two are priced below 100K RMB. This indicates the market center of gravity is shifting toward the 200K-300K mid-to-high-end segment.
New Force Divergence
| Brand/Model | H1 Ranking | Price Range | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xingyuan | 1st | 64.8K-94.8K RMB | 194,200 units, EV champion |
| Tesla Model Y | 2nd | 200K-300K RMB | Strongest foreign brand |
| Li Auto i6 | 3rd | 200K-300K RMB | EREV brand's EV breakthrough |
| Xiaomi YU7 | 4th | 200K-300K RMB | Dual-model strategy success |
| Xiaomi SU7 | 6th | 200K-300K RMB | Hype translating to sales |
| AITO M7 | 35th | 200K-300K RMB | Harmony Mobility lags behind |
| AITO M6 | 40th | 200K-300K RMB | Underperforming expectations |
The new force camp shows clear internal divergence. Li Auto's i6 breakthrough proves the viability of their transition from EREV to pure EV. Xiaomi's dual-model strategy with YU7 and SU7 has translated internet buzz into solid sales numbers. In contrast, Harmony Intelligent Mobility's pure EV models underperformed. AITO M7 ranked 35th and AITO M6 ranked 40th, showing a significant gap versus leading brands. While Huawei's technology empowerment is powerful, brand recognition and user conversion in the pure EV segment remain challenges.
Market Trends and Takeaways
H1 data reveals three major trends in the pure EV market:
- Price segment elevation: The 200K-300K RMB range has become the new sales explosion point, with consumers willing to pay premiums for higher-quality EVs
- New force reshuffling: Li Auto and Xiaomi found breakthroughs in pure EV, rewriting the traditional "NIO-XPeng-Li Auto" landscape
- Technology-brand divergence: A single tech label is no longer sufficient; the combined battle of product strength and pricing strategy determines winners
With密集 new model launches in H2, pure EV competition will intensify. For dealers and buyers in Central Asia and Russia, Chinese EVs have reached globally leading levels in technology maturity and price competitiveness — the export window is worth seizing.
