Reference News Network, February 28 report: According to the UK's Daily Telegraph website on February 25, Chinese auto giant BYD is further consolidating its position in the European automobile market. New data shows that its sales have more than doubled over the past year.

The report said that BYD sold approximately 18,200 cars in Europe last month, up from about 6,900 in January 2025.

Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association shows that BYD's market share in the European automobile market rose from 0.7% to 1.9% during the same period.

The report said this is the latest indication of growing demand for Chinese automakers in Europe, as they are priced lower than traditional Western brands.

From a broader perspective, fewer people are buying new cars. In January of this year, new car sales across all brands in Europe fell by 3.9%.

This is mainly due to a significant drop in the registration of gasoline and diesel vehicles. The registration of gasoline and diesel vehicles in the EU, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Iceland fell by 26% and 22%, respectively.

In contrast, the sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles, pure electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles increased by 32%, 14%, and 6%, respectively.

In 2025, BYD replaced Tesla as the world's largest seller of pure electric vehicles. In the UK, its sales have grown rapidly, surpassing popular brands such as BMW Mini, Land Rover, and Renault.

Another Chinese automaker experiencing rapid growth is Chery, which has brands such as "Jieku" and "Oumengda," which are not currently covered by the data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

The SUV model "Jieku 7" of the "Jieku" brand has quickly become one of the most popular electric vehicles in the UK.

The report said that the growing popularity of Chinese brands in Europe has raised concerns, with critics claiming these companies receive substantial government subsidies at home. However, analysts believe that Chinese automakers have "fundamentally reduced their cost structure, thanks to their stricter control over the supply chain and greater focus on the Chinese market." (Translated by Liu Zongya)

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