Range-Extended Vehicle Sales Plunge 25% in May: Is the Pure EV Era Really Here?

In May 2026, range-extended electric vehicle sales plummeted nearly 25% year-over-year, marking the largest single-month decline in nearly five years. Only 3 models in the entire market broke through 5,000 monthly sales. This shift is triggering industry re-examination of technology pathway choices. For overseas buyers, the retreat of EREVs and the establishment of pure EV dominance will directly affect the technical composition of Chinese export models and long-term value assessments.