The retail penetration rate for new energy vehicles in China’s passenger car market was 59.8% in November 2025.
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released the national passenger vehicle market data for the latest week (November 24 to November 30, 2025).
In November 2025, the retail penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the national passenger car market was 59.8%, and the wholesale penetration rate for manufacturers was 57.5%.
Specifically, from November 1st to 30th, the national passenger car market retailed 2.263 million units. This represents a 7% decrease compared to the same period last year but a 1% increase from the previous month. Cumulative retail sales since the beginning of the year reached 21.519 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6%.
Within that period, the average daily retail sales in the fourth week of November were 126,000 units. This is a 2% increase compared to the same period last November and a 19% increase from the same period in the previous month.
From November 1st to 30th, national passenger car manufacturers wholesaled 2.992 million units. This is a 2% increase compared to the same period last year and a 2% increase from the previous month. Cumulative wholesale volume since the beginning of the year reached 26.766 million units, a year-on-year increase of 11%.
Within that period, the average daily wholesale volume by manufacturers nationwide in the fourth week was 186,000 units. This is a 19% increase compared to the same period last November and a 9% increase from the same period in the previous month.
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Data shows that global car sales in October 2025 reached 8.64 million units, marking a 4% year-on-year and a 1% month-on-month increase. Global car sales from January to October 2025 totaled 79.25 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6%.
The 6% growth in global car sales from January to October 2025 includes 27.65 million units sold in China, representing 12% growth. Meanwhile, China’s share of the global car market continues to rise. In October, China’s global share recovered to a favorable level of 38%, an increase of 1 percentage point from the previous year.
Regarding exports, China’s automotive exports from January to October 2025 reached 6.46 million units, with a year-on-year growth rate of 22%. Among these, new energy vehicle exports were 328,000 units, showing strong performance with a 65% year-on-year increase.
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