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Story no.280National· ChinaOngoingSales and marketLowCN Chine31 Oct → 7 Nov11 facts · 12 art.

China: September 2026 car sales dominated by new energy vehicles

Late October 2026, the first figures published for September show a 25.72% decline in GAC Group sales, 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. Early November, SAIC Volkswagen announces 13,100 new energy vehicles sold (+174%), Great Wall Motor 66,558 Haval, and the SAIC Yuejin DANA T1 ranks second among light new energy trucks. Data published subsequently indicates that Tesla leads brand sales in September, new energy vehicles accounting for more than 80% of registrations, and local brands dominating this segment. BYD confirms its leadership position with 463,600 new energy vehicles, wholesale segment sales estimated at 1.67 million units (+12% year-on-year), while the Buick GL8 totals only 2,442 units.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 11 events involving BYD, SAIC Motor, Tesla and 5 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 12 articles from 1 source (sales and market); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 09:01. Figures reported: 66558 vehicles.

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The activity

11 facts

Latest activity 1 day ago

31 Oct7 Nov

Countries concerned

CN Chine

Brands concerned

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

Key figures

66,558
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