China’s Top 10 Large NEV SUVs in Dec 2025: NIO ES8 Takes Lead, Zeekr 9X Holds Strong
In December 2025, competition in China’s large NEV SUV market intensified, led by NIO ES8, AITO M8, and Zeekr 9X.
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In December 2025, competition in China’s large NEV SUV market intensified, led by NIO ES8, AITO M8, and Zeekr 9X.
Waymo Ojai is built in China by Zeekr and features a suite of 13 cameras, four lidar units, and six millimeter-wave radars.
The addition of the Zeekr 8X is expected to become a new growth driver for Zeekr’s sales.
From January to November this year, BYD sold a total of 8,531 vehicles in Hong Kong, capturing a market share of 22.7% and ranking first overall.
In November 2025, China’s three-row SUV market sees fierce competition, led by the AITO M8 and NIO ES8.
GAC will introduce Aion UT and Aion V in Japan, priced at JPY 3.3 million ($21,000) and JPY 5 million (32,000), respectively.
According to the announcement, approximately 70.8% of eligible Zeekr holders opted for share consideration, while 29.2% opt for $701 million cash.
Changan plans to establish more than 1,000 sales and service outlets across Europe, enter at least 10 regional markets by the end of 2025, and achieve full-market coverage by 2028.
Zeekr’s first model for the South Korean market is expected to be the Zeekr 7X, a mid-size all-electric SUV positioned against the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
In November, the auto market thrived, with sustained delivery growth and record highs among numerous Chinese NEV brands.