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Story no.280National· ChinaOngoingSales and marketLowCN Chine31 Oct → 7 Nov10 facts · 11 art.

China: September 2026 car sales dominated by new energy vehicles

At the end of October 2026, initial reports on September car sales in China show a 25.72% drop for GAC Group, down to 128,600 vehicles, while the Tesla Model Y dominates the SUV segment with around 50,000 units and BYD places five models in the top 10. In early November, SAIC Volkswagen announces 13,100 new energy vehicles sold (+174%), Great Wall Motor publishes 66,558 Haval and 6,976 Wey, and the SAIC Yuejin DANA T1 ranks second among new energy light trucks. On November 5, Tesla tops brand sales in China, where new energy vehicles account for over 80% of registrations, with local brands dominating this segment. The Buick GL8 totals only 2,442 units, reigniting questions about its appeal. Finally, on November 7, BYD is credited with 463,600 new energy vehicles sold in September, while a ranking of the ten strongest growth segments is published.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 10 events involving BYD, SAIC Motor, Tesla and 5 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 11 articles from 1 source (sales and market); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 05:50. Figures reported: 66558 vehicles.

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Official figures

  • BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months
  • SAIC Motor · 41,987 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 1 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Tesla · 68,776 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 10 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Buick · 6 recall(s) in 12 months

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66,558
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