China NEV-SSI Study: NIO and Li Auto Rank Highest in Respective Segment
In brand rankings, NIO scored 806 points, ranking first among both premium and Chinese domestic brands; among mass market brands, Li Auto took the top spot with 804 points.
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In brand rankings, NIO scored 806 points, ranking first among both premium and Chinese domestic brands; among mass market brands, Li Auto took the top spot with 804 points.
This week’s leaderboard reveals new momentum shifts — breakout performers and falling stars coexist.
The ONVO L90 delivered 1,976 units within three days of its launch, entering the top three in weekly large SUV sales.
CATL and BYD together account for 55.7% of global EV battery usage in H1 2025; six Chinese firms rank top ten.
In the first half of 2025, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales reached 5.469 million units, up 33.3% year-on-year.
In June 2025, BYD ranked 3rd globally with monthly sales of 357,900 units. Chery ranked 16th, and Geely Galaxy ranked 17th.
Week 30 NEV sales ranking has been released and Tesla sees slight uptick.
Week 29 sales have been released and Tesla’s sales drop 19.3% week-over-week.
Driven by the global shift toward new energy vehicles (NEVs), China’s passenger car export market continued its steady growth in the first half of 2025, with particularly strong performance in the NEV segment.
China’s NEV market grew 33% year-on-year in June, with BYD leading the pack; AITO M8 and Tesla Model Y stood out in SUV sales.