BYD Bags 18K Orders at BIMS 2026, Chinese Brands Sweep 8 of Top 9
BYD dominated the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show with 18,057 orders, a 74% increase from 2025.
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BYD dominated the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show with 18,057 orders, a 74% increase from 2025.
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.
Chery Group reported March sales of 240,678 vehicles, driven by exports and new energy vehicles, while expanding its global market presence.
With BYD and Tesla also competing for early access, the Canadian market is quickly heating up.
Leapmotor T03 was a key driver of this performance, with 4,776 units registered in February, ranking as the best-selling EV in Italy.
China remained the largest EV market with 646,000 units sold in Jan, accounting for 53% of global demand.
The top 15 automakers sold a combined 1.65 million NEVs, accounting for 96.5% of the total NEV market.
Among the top ten automotive brands by sales in Australia in February, four were Chinese brands.
With BYD expanding and more Chinese automakers entering, including Chery, Geely and SAIC, competition in the UK EV market is increasingly intensifying.
The first two models to be introduced in the South African market will be the V23 and 03T SUVs.