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Seres NEV Sales Plunge 43.96% in August, AITO Slowdown Sparks Concern

Seres NEV Sales Plunge 43.96% in August, AITO Slowdown Sparks Concern

In August 2026, Seres Group reported NEV sales of 24,244 units, a steep year-on-year decline of 43.96% — a sharp contrast to the overall growth trajectory of China's NEV market. The core AITO brand saw an even more severe drop of 49.68%, while cumulative NEV sales for January-August fell 12.58%. Against the backdrop of BYD exceeding 440,000 units and Leapmotor surpassing 100,000 in August, Seres' correction has triggered deep discussion about its product cycle timing and competitive strategy.

2659 hours 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.

49421 hours ago