MONTHLY REPORT
China car market, April 2026
- Launches
- 6061 the month before
- Electrified share of launches
- 51.7%31 / 60
- Retail sales
- 1,384,000-21.5% vs prior year
- NEV share of retail
- 61.4%849,000
Key facts
- 60 models launched in China, 1 fewer than the month before (61).
- 20 of the 60 launches were battery-electric and 11 plug-in hybrids or range extenders.
- The median entry list price of the month's launches was ¥194,800 (≈ €26,200).
- Passenger-car retail sales were 1,384,000 (-21.5% vs prior year); new-energy vehicles took 61.4% of them.
- Passenger-car exports, including knock-down kits, were 769,000 (+80.7% vs prior year).
Powertrains of 60 launches
- battery-electric: 20
- plug-in hybrid or range extender: 11
- several powertrains: 10
- combustion or hybrid: 19
Makers with the most launches
| Maker | Launches | BEV | Plug-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD比亚迪 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| NIO蔚来 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Chery奇瑞 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Geely吉利 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeekr极氪 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Segments with the most launches
- Mid-size SUV 11
- Compact SUV 11
- Mid-size car 10
- Upper mid-size SUV 9
- Compact car 5
Lowest entry prices
- Cowin Shiyue MaxBEV · ¥47,900–51,900 · ≈ €6,445–€6,983
- Roewe i6 (all-new)ICE · ¥74,900–84,900 · ≈ €10,077–€11,423
- Chery Tiggo 7 2026ICE · ¥79,900–91,900 · ≈ €10,750–€12,364
Highest entry prices
- Buick Century 2027PHEV · ¥539,900–699,900 · ≈ €72,639–€94,166
- Cadillac KaiweideBEV · ¥468,800–508,800 · ≈ €63,073–€68,455
- Toyota GR Yaris 2026ICE · ¥402,800 · ≈ €54,194
Retail sales, April 2026 (CPCA)
Manufacturers by new-energy retail sales
- BYD 182,025
- Geely Auto 95,585
- Changan Automobile 64,471
- Leapmotor 57,162
- Xiaomi Auto 36,702
Launches with full trim prices
These models have a reviewed trim sheet: every version with its list price, battery and range.