CATL, BYD Lead as Global EV Battery Installations Hit 135 GWh in Jan–Feb
Global electric vehicle battery installations rose to 135 GWh in early 2026, with Chinese manufacturers dominating 69.7% market share, despite BYD’s decline.
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Global electric vehicle battery installations rose to 135 GWh in early 2026, with Chinese manufacturers dominating 69.7% market share, despite BYD’s decline.
China’s passenger vehicle sales fell significantly in early April, influenced by holidays and demand shifts, despite NEV growth.
Chinese EV makers are rapidly gaining traction in Germany, with BYD and Leapmotor posting triple-digit growth in March.
In March 2026, new energy vehicle prices fell by 12%, signaling a shift to stable pricing amid ongoing promotional strategies.
In March 2026, NEV passenger vehicle sales in China reached 1.12 million units, driven by new models and policy support, with Tesla’s sales rising.
The China Automobile Dealers Association released the “China Automobile Value Retention Rate Report for March 2026”. The report indicates that…
In March 2026, China’s auto market saw substantial growth, with significant deliveries and new model launches across various brands, signaling recovery post-February slump.
In the first quarter of 2026, NIO Inc. delivered a total of 83,465 vehicles, up 98.3% year-on-year.
Industry estimates place China’s passenger vehicle retail sales at around 1.8 million units for March.
NEVs have nearly disappeared from imports, with share falling to just 1% and BEV imports plunging 88% YoY.