South Korean media: One out of every ten passenger cars sold in Europe is a Chinese brand!

On January 31, the South Korean media outlet "Newspim" published an article stating that one out of every ten passenger cars sold in Europe last month was a Chinese brand. The strong sales of hybrid and electric vehicles have driven up the market share of Chinese brands.

According to data from market research company Dataforce, Chinese brands accounted for 9.5% of the European automotive market in December last year, and for the first time within a quarter, exceeded South Korean competitors including Kia.

With the reduction of trade barriers and the acceleration of China's export growth, BYD and its competitors are expected to further penetrate the European market.

This progress is most evident in the electric vehicle sector, which has captured most of the growth in Europe. With highly competitive battery technology, Chinese automakers have won customers for pure electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles in many markets, including Spain, Greece, Italy, and the UK.

Julian Litzsch, an analyst at DataForce, said, "We were surprised by how quickly Chinese cars have become popular in Southern Europe. We knew that consumers there are relatively flexible in brand choices, but we didn't expect electric vehicles to be so popular."

Bloomberg's analysis of relevant data found that in December last year, Chinese brands accounted for 16% of the European electric vehicle market, and 11% for the entire year of 2025, more than doubling the share from 2024.

Alongside established automotive giants such as BYD and SAIC Group, Geely and Chery have also achieved significant sales performance.

If cars produced and imported by non-Chinese brands such as Tesla, Volkswagen, BMW, and Renault in China are included, China's influence will further expand. According to this standard, about one out of every seven electric vehicles sold across Europe in 2025 is made in China.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855795890626560/

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