MONTHLY REPORT
China car market, October 2026
- Launches
- 4965 the month before
- Electrified share of launches
- 65.3%32 / 49
Key facts
- 49 models launched in China, 16 fewer than the month before (65).
- 18 of the 49 launches were battery-electric and 14 plug-in hybrids or range extenders.
- Geely launched the most models: 4.
- The median entry list price of the month's launches was ¥152,900 (≈ €20,600).
Powertrains of 49 launches
- battery-electric: 18
- plug-in hybrid or range extender: 14
- several powertrains: 3
- combustion or hybrid: 14
Makers with the most launches
| Maker | Launches | BEV | Plug-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geely吉利 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| BYD比亚迪 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| FAW Hongqi一汽红旗 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Changan Qiyuan长安启源 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jetour捷途 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Segments with the most launches
- Mid-size SUV 10
- Upper mid-size SUV 9
- Mid-size car 8
- Compact SUV 6
- Upper mid-size car 4
Lowest entry prices
- Bestune Pony five-doorBEV · ¥44,900–54,900 · ≈ €6,041–€7,386
- BYD Seagull (second generation)BEV · ¥65,900–99,900 · ≈ €8,866–€13,441
- Geely Coolray Super Energy 2027ICE · ¥66,800–78,800 · ≈ €8,987–€10,602
Highest entry prices
- Aston Martin DBX SICE · ¥2,788,000 · ≈ €375,104
- Aston Martin DBX GTICE · ¥2,568,000 · ≈ €345,505
- Lorinser Dreamer Shanhe four-seat high-roofPHEV · ¥809,900 · ≈ €108,966
Retail sales, October 2026 (CPCA)
CPCA has not released sales for this month yet.
Launches with full trim prices
These models have a reviewed trim sheet: every version with its list price, battery and range.