China Auto Industry Revenue Hits RMB 11T in 2025, Profit Margin at 4.1%
Auto industry profit margin dropped to 4.1% in 2025; December’s 1.8% hit a recent low.
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Auto industry profit margin dropped to 4.1% in 2025; December’s 1.8% hit a recent low.
The collaboration builds on the launch of BYD–Mobil hybrid-specific engine oils, designed for DM-i PHEVs operating under frequent start-stop and low-temperature conditions.
The BYD Datang is expected to be priced from over 300,000 RMB and will pit it against the AITO M9 and Li L9 upon its launch.
Tesla and other automakers in China have introduced seven-year low-interest financing plans to stimulate demand amidst declining sales, lowering monthly payments and down payments.
In the premium segment above RMB 300,000, NIO placed three models in the top ten, led by the ES8 with 46,729 units.
Japan, Germany, the United States, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom remain the core source markets for China’s passenger car imports.
In 2025, 26.19 million automobiles were newly registered in China, of which 12.93 million were NEVs, accounting for 49.38% and approaching half of all new registrations.
Porsche delivered 41,938 vehicles in the Chinese market in 2025, a significant year-on-year decrease of 26%.
Europe and Asia remained the key destinations for China’s NEV exports, with Belgium, the UK and Mexico leading the market rankings.
This marks Tesla’s second promotional policy this month, following the launch of its “7-year ultra-low interest” car purchase plan on January 6th.