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Leapmotor Overtakes Tesla with 103,129 Units in August NEV Rankings

Leapmotor Overtakes Tesla with 103,129 Units in August NEV Rankings

China's August 2026 new energy vehicle wholesale rankings have revealed significant shifts in the competitive landscape. BYD continues its dominance with 433,384 units, while Leapmotor achieved a historic breakthrough by surpassing Tesla with 103,129 wholesale units to claim fourth place. The overall market remains robust, with CPCA estimating August NEV passenger vehicle wholesale volume at 1.51 million units, up 16% year-over-year and 4% month-over-month.

34821 days ago
China NEV Sales Rankings: Leapmotor Overtakes Tesla, BYD Dominates

China NEV Sales Rankings: Leapmotor Overtakes Tesla, BYD Dominates

According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), August 2026 new energy vehicle (NEV) wholesale sales reached an estimated 1.51 million units, up 16% year-on-year and 4% month-on-month, indicating continued robust market expansion. BYD secured the top position with an overwhelming 433,384 units, creating a gap of nearly 260,000 vehicles against second-place Geely (173,675 units). The most eye-catching development was Leapmotor delivering 103,129 units, surpassing Tesla China (86,166 units) for the second consecutive month above the 100,000-unit threshold. XPeng delivered 39,107 units, Li Auto 37,679 units, NIO 35,836 units, and Xiaomi Auto maintained its position above 30,000 units. Cumulative NEV retail sales from January to August 2026 reached approximately 8.869 million units, with a penetration rate of 52%, confirming NEVs as the market mainstream.

79722 days ago
Dongfeng L Series Triple Launch, Deepal S05 Starts at ¥115,900 with Standard Lidar

Dongfeng L Series Triple Launch, Deepal S05 Starts at ¥115,900 with Standard Lidar

In the second week of August, China's auto market saw密集 new model launches. Dongfeng's new energy L series — Fengshen L8Y, L8+ and L9 — made their debut on August 5, covering pure electric, PHEV and EREV powertrains. The all-new Deepal S05 was officially launched with limited-time pricing from ¥115,900 to ¥144,900, featuring dual Horizon J6M chips and standard lidar with city navigation assist.

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