MONTHLY REPORT
China car market, January 2026
- Launches
- 340 the month before
- Electrified share of launches
- 58.8%20 / 34
- Retail sales
- 1,544,000-13.9% vs prior year
- NEV share of retail
- 38.6%596,000
Key facts
- 34 models launched in China, 34 more than the month before (0).
- 10 of the 34 launches were battery-electric and 10 plug-in hybrids or range extenders.
- The median entry list price of the month's launches was ¥148,900 (≈ €20,000).
- Passenger-car retail sales were 1,544,000 (-13.9% vs prior year); new-energy vehicles took 38.6% of them.
- Passenger-car exports, including knock-down kits, were 576,000 (+52% vs prior year).
Powertrains of 34 launches
- battery-electric: 10
- plug-in hybrid or range extender: 10
- several powertrains: 2
- combustion or hybrid: 12
Makers with the most launches
| Maker | Launches | BEV | Plug-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD比亚迪 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| XPeng小鹏汽车 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| GAC Toyota广汽丰田 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NIO蔚来 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chery奇瑞 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Segments with the most launches
- Mid-size SUV 8
- Compact SUV 8
- Mid-size car 6
- Upper mid-size SUV 3
- Small car 3
Lowest entry prices
- Chery QQ Ice Cream 2026BEV · ¥43,900–49,900 · ≈ €5,906–€6,714
- Chery Little Ant 2026BEV · ¥54,900–60,900 · ≈ €7,386–€8,194
- Wuling Starlight 560ICE/BEV/PHEV · ¥62,800–98,800 · ≈ €8,449–€13,293
Highest entry prices
- NIO ET9 one-millionth vehicle limited editionBEV · ¥818,000 · ≈ €110,056
- Audi Q6 2026ICE · ¥467,600–610,600 · ≈ €62,912–€82,152
- Voyah Dream PHEV 2026 Collector's EditionPHEV · ¥459,900 · ≈ €61,876
Retail sales, January 2026 (CPCA)
Manufacturers by new-energy retail sales
- BYD 94,176
- Geely Auto 92,135
- HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) 57,915
- Xiaomi Auto 39,002
- Changan Automobile 31,122
Launches with full trim prices
These models have a reviewed trim sheet: every version with its list price, battery and range.