Automakers’ share in China’s NEV exports in May: BYD ranks first with 36.7%, Tesla 4th with 9.1%
June 9, 2026
- BYD dominated China’s NEV export market in May with 155,944 units exported, while Tesla China exported 38,701 units.
- In the overall passenger car export market, Chery ranked first in May with a 22.9% share, followed closely by BYD and Geely.
BYD (HKEX: 1211) was China’s largest passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) exporter in May, while Chery (HKEX: 9973) and Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175) ranked second and third respectively, showcasing strong year-on-year growth.
BYD’s passenger NEV exports in May were 155,944 units, up 85.5% year-on-year and 19.9% month-on-month. The company ranked first in the NEV export market with a commanding 36.7% share.
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) revealed these figures in a monthly sales ranking report on Tuesday, marking the first time it has published rankings on exports.
| Ranking | NEV Automaker | NEV Export | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD | 155,944 | 36.7% |
| 2 | Chery | 62,398 | 14.7% |
| 3 | Geely | 39,811 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Tesla China | 38,701 | 9.1% |
| 5 | SAIC Passenger Vehicle | 22,450 | 5.3% |
| 6 | Leapmotor | 20,168 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Dongfeng | 14,710 | 3.5% |
| 8 | SAIC-GM-Wuling | 12,662 | 3% |
| 9 | Changan | 10,716 | 2.5% |
| 10 | GWM | 6,596 | 1.6% |
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