China's A00 Mini EV Segment Collapses: Sales Plunge 40% as Entry-Level Market Faces Structural Retreat

The mini EV market that pioneered China's new energy vehicle adoption is rapidly shrinking. January-May 2026 A00 pure electric wholesale sales plummeted 40-55% year-over-year. Wuling Hongguang MINIEV sold only 36,000 units in Q1, down 74%. The segment is shifting from domestic marginalization to overseas growth seeking, with 2026 exports projected to exceed 183,000 units.