In the first half of 2026, China's passenger vehicle retail sales reached only 8.701 million units, down 20.2% year-on-year. Domestic brands' market share climbed to 71.8%, while joint ventures fell across the board, with Honda's sales declining 34.7%.
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The EU is considering imposing anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made PHEVs. Some automakers without local European production capacity are still engaged in technical consultations on price undertakings. Chinese automakers' European registrations are expected to exceed 1.3 million in 2026.
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In June 2026, 23 A- and H-share listed automakers sold a combined 2.2166 million vehicles, up 5.97% year-on-year. BYD led with 403,500 units, while Chery's exports of 191,100 units set a new monthly record for the fourth consecutive month. NEV sales reached 1.3986 million units, with penetration at approximately 64.46%.
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Stellantis delivered 1.6 million units globally in Q2, up 10% YoY. Leapmotor brand shipped 33,000 units in Europe, up approximately 25,000 YoY, becoming the group's key China representative in electrification. T03 and B10 models drove strong demand.
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On July 9, Xiaomi EV unveiled its second product line — the SkyNomad series, a smart transformable large SUV developed over 3.5 years on the Kunlun Architecture. Meanwhile, Leapmotor officially announced its entry into the North American market.
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Leapmotor officially launched the A05s, its first A-series sedan, with a pre-sale price starting at 109,900 RMB. Positioned as a compact pure-electric sedan, the vehicle offers two motor configurations (70kW and 90kW), with CLTC ranges covering 405km to 510km. Most notably, the A05s brings LiDAR — previously exclusive to higher-end models — into the entry-level EV segment for the first time, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the small EV market.
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China's NEV startup delivery data for the first half of 2026 is out, with Leapmotor securing the top spot with 352,000 units, followed by Li Auto at 186,000 and XPeng at 158,000. NIO and Xiaomi ranked fourth and fifth with 129,000 and 105,000 units respectively. Leapmotor has maintained its delivery championship for three consecutive months while accelerating overseas expansion into Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. This delivery landscape reflects not only domestic competition dynamics but also signals the reshaping of Chinese NEV brands' global footprint.
45210 days agoLeapmotor officially opened blind pre-orders for the new B01 and B10 on July 8. Customers paying a 99-yuan deposit unlock 10,000 exclusive energy points and free new exterior colors. The updated B01 adds Cloud Purple and Liquid Silver paint options, while the cabin features a 50-inch AR-HUD, 17.3-inch 3K central display, and a 14-speaker audio system. Pre-orders run until the official launch event.
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In July 2026, Malaysia further tightened CBU electric vehicle import policies, effectively blocking new entry for non-premium imported models. Beyond BYD, popular Chinese vehicles like Zeekr 7X and Chery OMODA E5 face import restrictions. Leapmotor and XPeng are pivoting to CKD local assembly, while domestic brand Proton has reclaimed market leadership through its e.MAS lineup.
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Leapmotor released official images of the updated B10 and B01. The B01 adds a 180kW high-power variant with new Cloud Purple and Liquid Silver colors, plus a 50-inch AR-HUD, 17.3-inch 3K screen, and 14-speaker audio. The B10 gains dual front zero-gravity seats, a convertible bed function, and a 1.83m² panoramic roof. Current B01 range: 430/550/650km; B10 range: 510/600km.
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In June 2026, Chinese EV startup delivery figures were released. Leapmotor set a new all-time record with 93,376 deliveries. Nio delivered 40,597 vehicles and Xpeng delivered 40,126, both achieving their best monthly performance of the year. Tesla China's wholesale volume reached 89,091 units, up 24.43% year-on-year, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth. Meanwhile, Li Auto and Huawei-backed HIMA faced stiffer competition in the premium segment, with year-on-year delivery declines. June data clearly shows China's NEV market is undergoing structural differentiation.
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Leapmotor announced June 2026 delivery results: 93,376 units globally, up 95% year-over-year. H1 cumulative deliveries reached 356,487 units. Global cumulative deliveries surpassed 1.5 million units as of June 18. The flagship MPV D99 officially launched on June 25.
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