China’s Auto Export Value Climbs 21% to $142.4 Billion in 2025
China’s auto exports surged 73% YoY to 990,000 units in December 2025, bringing the annual total to 8.32 million units with a 30% increase.
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China’s auto exports surged 73% YoY to 990,000 units in December 2025, bringing the annual total to 8.32 million units with a 30% increase.
In 2025, ternary battery installation accounted for 144.1 GWh, while lithium iron phosphate batteries reached 625.3 GWh.
China has introduced new regulations to strengthen the management of recycling and comprehensive utilization of retired power batteries from NEVs.
If an agreement is reached, Ford would use BYD-supplied batteries in vehicle plants outside the United States.
The new edition incorporates the auspicious phrase “Ma Dao Cheng Gong” (meaning instant success) into both exterior and interior details.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun presented detailed specifications of the next-generation SU7 in his livestream last night, focusing on upgrades, design options, and assisted driving features.
China’s pickup exports totaled 300,000 units in 2025, up 21% YoY, accounting for roughly 50% of total pickup sales.
This strategic upgrade is backed by NIO’s stronger growth expectations for the future after initiating a counter-trend growth in the second half of 2025.
China’s auto market cooled toward year-end, with December sales down 8% YoY, but full-year volumes still rose 9% to 34.4 million units, driven by exports and NEVs.
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