In December 2025, Chinese automakers’ monthly sales in Europe topped 100,000 units for the first time
Driven by brands such as Chery, BYD and SAIC-owned MG, Chinese automakers’ total sales in Europe surged 126% year on year in December 2025 to 109,864 units , marking the first time their monthly sales in the region surpassed the 100,000-unit threshold. BYD Seal U is Europe’s best-selling PHEV in 2025 BYD Seal U According to the latest data from Dataforce , Europe’s passenger car market—covering the European Union, the United Kingdom and the European Free Trade Association ( Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) —continued to recover in December 2025, with new car registrations rising 7.6% year on year (YoY) to 1.15 million units. Driven by brands such as Chery, BYD and SAIC-owned MG, Chinese automakers’ total sales in Europe surged 126% YoY in December to 109,864 units , marking the first time their monthly sales in the region surpassed the 100,000-unit threshold. Chinese brands captured a 9.5% share of the European market in December, more than double ...