China EV Battery Installations Hit 62.4 GWh in April, CATL Holds 46.64%
China’s battery sector grew in April 2026, with production up 55.6% year-on-year, dominated by LFP technology.
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China’s battery sector grew in April 2026, with production up 55.6% year-on-year, dominated by LFP technology.
China’s April 2026 vehicle market showed declining retail sales but strong export growth, particularly in NEVs.
Leapmotor’s Italian vehicle registrations surged 1,300.6% in April, reaching 4,496 units, leading the battery electric vehicle market.
China’s vehicle exports surged to 939,000 units in April 2026, with cumulative exports growing significantly, driven by demand for NEVs.
In April 2026, online used car sales rose slightly, while value retention rates varied among segments.
China’s passenger vehicle retail sales fell 20% YoY to 1.406 million units in April, as the market cooled following the aggressive Q1 sales push.
Global electric vehicle battery installations increased to 244.6 GWh in Q1, with China dominating the market significantly.
The automotive LiDAR market surpassed $1 billion in 2025, with Hesai Technology leading shipments and expanding production capacity significantly.
In March, Shanghai saw 40,203 car sales, with BEVs at 56.99%, highlighting significant electrification and consumer preference shifts.
12 Chinese brands entered the UK new car registration rankings in April, with total registrations reaching 24,669 units, representing a market share of 16.5%.