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Auto Sales Update: June 2025 Performance of Leading Chinese Automakers

Jul 24,2025

BYD

In June 2025, BYD recorded 382,585 vehicle sales, with its core BYD Auto lineup—comprising the Dynasty and Ocean series—accounting for 342,737 units. Its sub-brands Fangchengbao and DENZA contributed 18,903 and 15,783 units, respectively.

For the first half of 2025, BYD achieved a cumulative sales volume of 2,145,954 units, marking a 33% year-on-year increase, successfully surpassing the 2-million-unit milestone. As of June, BYD’s cumulative new energy vehicle (NEV) sales have exceeded 12.7 million units.

 

SAIC Motor

SAIC Motor released its sales figures for the first half of 2025, reporting 2.053 million wholesale vehicle deliveries, a 12.4% year-on-year increase. Retail deliveries reached 2.207 million units in the same period.

In June alone, SAIC sold 365,000 vehicles, reflecting a 21.6% year-on-year growth. Notably, SAIC has achieved six consecutive months of year-on-year growth since the start of the year.

Key highlights include:

  • Self-owned brands delivered 1.304 million units, up 21.1% year-on-year, accounting for 63.5% of total sales—a 4.6 percentage point increase over the same period last year.
  • New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 646,000 units, representing a robust 40.2% year-on-year increase.
  • Overseas sales totaled 494,000 units, a modest 1.3% increase, showing signs of steady recovery and growth momentum in international markets.

 

NEV Sales Surge: SAIC Motors Continues Rapid Growth in June 2025

In June 2025, SAIC Motor’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 121,000 units, reflecting a strong 29.2% year-on-year growth. From January to June, total NEV sales amounted to 646,000 units, marking a 40.2% increase compared to the same period last year.

IM Motors, SAIC’s premium smart EV brand, reported over 6,000 terminal deliveries in June, driven by the sustained popularity of its flagship models—the LS6 and the all-new L6.

Breakdown by subsidiary brands:

  • SAIC Passenger Vehicle Company delivered 16,000 NEVs, up 44.1% year-on-year.
  • SAIC Maxus sold 6,000 NEVs, doubling its sales compared to last year.
  • SAIC-GM recorded 9,000 NEV sales, representing an 8.9% year-on-year increase.
  • SAIC-GM-Wuling continued to perform strongly, with 70,000 NEVs sold, up 36% year-on-year.

These figures highlight SAIC’s accelerating momentum in the NEV segment, driven by diversified product offerings and rising consumer demand.

 

Steady Global Expansion: SAIC Strengthens Overseas Presence in H1 2025

In June 2025, SAIC Motor recorded overseas sales of 90,000 vehicles, marking a solid 11.5% year-on-year increase. Cumulatively, from January to June, SAIC sold 494,000 vehicles in international markets, achieving a 1.3% year-on-year growth.

SAIC vehicles are now sold in over 170 countries and regions, with global cumulative exports exceeding 6 million units. The company has established one major overseas market with annual sales exceeding 200,000 units in Europe, and five additional markets with annual sales above 50,000 units across the Americas, Middle East, Oceania, ASEAN, and South Asia.

Despite challenges such as the EU’s anti-subsidy tariffs, MG, SAIC’s key export brand, achieved strong double-digit growth in Europe in the first half of 2025, delivering over 150,000 vehicles—making it the best-selling Chinese auto brand in the European market.

These figures underscore SAIC's steady and resilient expansion strategy in the global automotive landscape.

FAW Group Achieves Strong H1 Performance with NEV Sales Nearly Tripling

Beijing, July 2025 — FAW Group reported a robust performance in the first half of 2025, with total vehicle sales reaching 1.571 million units, marking a 6.1% year-on-year increase. The group also produced 1.555 million units during the same period, up 3.8% from a year ago.

A key highlight was the explosive growth in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales. FAW delivered over 145,000 NEVs in H1, representing a 95.5% year-on-year surge, the highest growth rate in the group's history. This milestone underscores FAW’s rapid transition toward electrification and green mobility.

Self-owned brands recorded 449,800 units sold, up 8.5%, while joint venture brands contributed 1.121 million units, solidifying FAW’s leading position among China's automotive joint ventures.

Brand-by-Brand Performance Highlights:

  • FAW-Volkswagen
    • June sales: 160,110 units (including imports), up 15.1% year-on-year
    • Volkswagen brand: 87,048 units, +12.5%
    • Audi brand: 61,010 units, +15.7%
    • Jetta brand: 12,052 units, +33.4%
  • FAW-Toyota
    • June sales: 72,209 units, up 14%
    • H1 sales: 377,821 units, a 16% increase year-on-year
  • FAW Bestune
    • June sales: 18,269 units, up 28%
    • H1 sales: 87,517 units, a new half-year record with 43% growth, nearly three times the industry average
  • Hongqi (Red Flag)
    • June sales: 52,000 units, up 29.6%
    • H1 sales: 225,267 units, up 11.8%
    • NEV sales reached 72,552 units, representing a threefold year-on-year increase, setting new records in both volume and growth

FAW Group’s consistent momentum in both traditional and new energy segments reflects its strategic focus on innovation, brand elevation, and green transformation. The company is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the second half of the year, driven by strong market demand and an expanding NEV portfolio.

Geely Auto Group Reports Strong H1 2025 Results with NEV Sales Soaring 126%

Hangzhou, July 2025 — Geely Auto Group, encompassing the Geely, Lynk & Co, and ZEEKR brands, delivered a stellar performance in June 2025, with total passenger vehicle sales reaching 236,000 units, up 42% year-on-year. This marks the 10th consecutive month that monthly sales have exceeded 200,000 units — a milestone achievement for the group.

For the first half of 2025, Geely’s cumulative sales reached 1.409 million units, representing an impressive 47% year-on-year growth, significantly outperforming the industry average.

NEV Sales Drive Record Growth

New energy vehicles (NEVs) emerged as the core growth engine for the group. Geely Auto Group sold 725,200 NEVs from January to June, a 126% surge compared to the same period last year. In June alone, NEV sales totaled 122,367 units, up 86% year-on-year and accounting for 52% of the group’s monthly sales — highlighting Geely's accelerating transition to electrification.

Brand Performance Highlights – June 2025:

 

  • Geely Brand: Sales: 193,024 units
  • China Star Series: 102,802 units (↑18% MoM)
  • H1 cumulative: 615,895 units
  • Geely Galaxy (Galaxy Series):
    • Sales: 90,222 units (↑202% YoY)
    • H1 cumulative: 548,408 units (↑232% YoY)
  • Lynk & Co:
    • Sales: 26,310 units (↑8% YoY)
    • H1 cumulative: 154,137 units (↑22%)
    • The Lynk & Co 09 ranks in the top three for full-size hybrid SUV sales
  • ZEEKR:
    • Sales: 16,702 units
    • H1 cumulative: 90,740 units (↑3% YoY)
    • The ZEEKR 9X technology launch event was held on July 9, setting the stage for future innovation

 

Overseas Markets Expand Rapidly

In June, overseas exports reached 40,011 units, reflecting 12% year-on-year growth and a 33% increase from May. The group exported a total of 184,114 units in H1 2025, demonstrating strong momentum in global expansion.

  • The Geely Galaxy E5 (also branded as Geely EX5 internationally) launched across 26 global markets, including the UAE, Greece, Myanmar, and six Adriatic countries.
  • Lynk & Co entered Kazakhstan, opening pre-orders for the Lynk & Co 03 and 09.
  • ZEEKR 7X debuted in Norway, the Netherlands, and Sweden, establishing itself as a premium EV choice for families in Europe.

Geely’s global vision is backed by its growing international product lineup, diversified channels, and cutting-edge EV technology. With robust domestic and overseas performance, the company is poised for continued growth in the second half of 2025.

 

Chery Holding Group Reports Strong June Sales with Notable NEV and Export Growth

In June, Chery Holding Group sold a total of 233,600 vehicles, marking a year-on-year increase of 16.6%. Among them, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. contributed 219,000 units, up 15.9% from the same period last year.

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) continued to drive growth, with 71,600 units sold, representing a 59.6% year-on-year increase. Overseas markets also performed strongly, with 106,300 vehicles exported, reflecting a 9.6% year-on-year growth.

Brand performance in June:

  • Chery: 138,077 units
  • Exeed : 11,899 units
  • Jetour : 55,741 units
  • iCAR: 10,868 units
  • Luxeed : 2,459 units

Chery’s continued focus on intelligent electrification, global expansion, and multi-brand strategy has enabled it to maintain robust momentum in both domestic and international markets.

 

Changan Auto Hits 8-Year Sales High with Over 1.35 Million Units Sold in H1 2025

Changan Automobile has announced its sales figures for the first half of 2025, reporting a total of 1,355,256 vehicles sold, the highest level in nearly eight years. Of this, overseas sales reached 299,426 units, showcasing the company’s strong global presence.

In June 2025 alone, Changan sold 235,098 vehicles, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.48%. From January to June, cumulative sales increased by 1.59% compared to the same period last year. Notably, new energy vehicle (NEV) sales soared to 451,714 units, a significant 49.05% year-on-year growth, reinforcing Changan’s strategic pivot toward electrification.

Key highlights:

  • Avatr has achieved monthly sales of over 10,000 units for four consecutive months.
  • Qiyuan Q07 has surpassed 20,000 cumulative deliveries.
  • Deepal (Shenlan) has exceeded 500,000 global deliveries, a major milestone for the EV brand.
  • The Changan CS75 series has surpassed 2.8 million units in total sales.
  • The Changan Kaicene (Kaijie) has led the new energy microvan market for five consecutive months.

Changan’s diverse portfolio and accelerated EV push continue to position the brand as a leader in both domestic and international markets.

 

Great Wall Motors Posts Strong June Sales, NEV and Premium Segments See Robust Growth

Great Wall Motors (GWM) reported 110,690 new vehicle sales in June 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.86%. The company saw significant growth across key segments, with NEV sales reaching 36,405 units (+39.45%), and premium vehicles priced over ¥200,000 totaling 35,227 units (+19.51%).

Boxy SUV models—a signature segment for GWM—continued their market dominance with 48,358 units sold (+14.39%), while overseas sales hit 40,068 units, up 5.15% YoY.

From January to June 2025, GWM achieved 569,789 cumulative sales, showing steady year-on-year growth.

Brand & Model Highlights:

  • HAVAL sold 62,396 units in June (+30.73%).
  • The second-gen Haval Xiaolong MAX continued to gain traction.
  • The Haval Menglong (Fierce Dragon) surpassed 10,000 units in June.
  • The Haval Big Dog maintained monthly sales above 10,000 for 13 consecutive months.
  • WEY delivered 10,197 vehicles, a remarkable 246.95% YoY increase.

Tank series achieved 21,571 units sold, with a month-on-month increase of 3.21%.

  • The Tank 300 sold 13,455 units (+13.32% MoM).
  • The Tank 500 Hi4-Z received its second OTA update, now featuring a new "Sentinel Mode".
  • ORA sold 3,283 units, marking a 67.41% MoM surge.
    • On June 27, GWM launched the 2025 ORA Good Cat starting at ¥79,800, alongside the Good Cat GT Mulan Edition at ¥92,800—delivering on its promise of a vehicle that’s stylish, smart, practical, and fun to drive.
  • GWM Pickup (Pao) recorded 13,213 units sold in June, with global cumulative sales exceeding 2.78 million units.

Great Wall Motors' performance in June underscores its momentum across NEV, premium, and export segments, while its boxy SUV and pickup lines continue to resonate strongly with global consumers.

 

HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving officially announced that in June 2025, a total of 52,747 new vehicles across the entire lineup were delivered, with a single-day delivery volume reaching 3,651 units. This set new historical records for HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving’s monthly and daily sales, securing the title of the monthly sales champion among emerging new energy vehicle brands. Additionally, HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving achieved a cumulative delivery of 800,000 vehicles across all models in just 39 months, marking the fastest delivery record in the new energy vehicle sector.

 

On July 1st, Seres announced that its new energy vehicle sales for June 2025 reached 46,086 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.44%.

 

Leapmotor set a new historical delivery record in June, with total deliveries reaching 48,006 vehicles—a year-on-year increase of over 138%. The cumulative deliveries for the first half of the year reached 221,664 units. As of June 18, Leapmotor’s total cumulative deliveries have surpassed 800,000 vehicles.

Leapmotor has once again claimed the top sales crown among new energy vehicle startups. Thanks to its marketing strategy focused on “high quality at an affordable price” and “close-to-market tactics,” Leapmotor’s sales continue to rise steadily.

 

In June, Li Auto delivered 36,279 new vehicles, with a total of 111,074 units delivered in the second quarter. As of June 30, 2025, the company’s cumulative historical deliveries reached 1,337,810 vehicles.

Although Li Auto’s absolute delivery volume is lower than Leapmotor’s, Li Auto’s average transaction price is significantly higher. Previously, Li Auto primarily focused on extended-range electric vehicles, but starting in the second half of the year, the company will also accelerate efforts in the pure electric vehicle segment.

 

XPENG delivered 34,611 new vehicles in June, marking a year-on-year increase of 224% and maintaining delivery volumes above 30,000 units for eight consecutive months. In the second quarter of 2025, XPENG’s cumulative deliveries reached 103,181 units, setting a new quarterly record. From January to June 2025, XPENG’s total deliveries amounted to 197,189 vehicles, surpassing the entire delivery volume for 2024.

 

XPENG has made a remarkable comeback among emerging new energy brands, with half-year sales exceeding the previous year’s total. This success is attributed to XPENG’s recent models better meeting consumer demands, as well as more competitive pricing enabled by effective cost control. The XPENG G7 has officially launched.

In June, Xiaomi Automobile delivered over 25,000 vehicles as the company is fully committed to ramping up production. On June 26, the Xiaomi YU7 officially launched, achieving over 200,000 pre-orders within 3 minutes and surpassing 289,000 pre-orders within 1 hour. After 18 hours of sales, the locked-in orders exceeded 240,000 units. The phenomenal success of Xiaomi Automobile speaks for itself. The launch of the Xiaomi YU7 set a new record for new car orders. Moving forward, Xiaomi’s biggest challenge will no longer be whether the cars can sell, but whether they can be delivered on time.

 

NIO delivered 24,925 new vehicles in June, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.5%. Among these, the NIO brand delivered 14,593 units; the Leda brand delivered 6,400 units; and the Firefly brand delivered 3,932 units. In the second quarter of 2025, NIO’s total deliveries reached 72,056 vehicles, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 71.2%. For the first half of 2025, NIO delivered 114,150 vehicles, up 30.6% year-on-year.

Although NIO’s performance in the first half of 2025 was not particularly outstanding, the company is moving toward better delivery results thanks to a broader product lineup and the continuous rollout of new models. Going forward, NIO needs to clearly define the brand positioning and weight among its NIO, Leda, and Firefly brands, which will be a challenging task.

 

Zeekr Technology achieved sales of 43,012 vehicles in June, marking the fourth consecutive month with sales exceeding 40,000 units. From January to June, cumulative sales reached 244,877 vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.5%. Among these, Zeekr brand sales accounted for 16,702 units, while Lynk & Co brand sales reached 26,310 units. In June, Zeekr rolled out its 500,000th production vehicle. The Zeekr 9X technology launch event is scheduled for July 9. In the third quarter of this year, two new models—the Zeekr 9X and the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P—will be launched.

 

Since the merger with Lynk & Co, Zeekr has continued to operate exclusively with new energy vehicle models. With an expanding model lineup under Zeekr, sales performance is expected to improve steadily.

In June, DEEPAL Auto delivered 29,893 vehicles across its entire lineup, representing a year-on-year increase of 79% and a month-on-month growth of 17%. On June 10, DEEPAL Auto’s global cumulative deliveries surpassed the 500,000-vehicle milestone. The DEEPAL S07 is set to launch in Norway on July 3, marking the brand’s official entry into the European market.

 

In addition to steadily growing domestic sales, DEEPAL Auto has begun its expansion into Europe. With plans to break into more overseas markets in the future, Deep Blue expects further potential for sales growth.

Voyah Automotive achieved sales of 10,053 vehicles in June, marking a year-on-year increase of 83% and the fifth consecutive month of monthly sales growth. From January to June, cumulative sales reached 56,128 units, up 85% year-on-year. The Voyah FREE+ pre-sale attracted over 10,000 small deposits within 18 hours and was officially launched at the Voyah User Night event on July 12.

 

GAC Aion recorded sales of 27,848 vehicles in June. On June 20, Feng Xingya, Chairman and General Manager of GAC Group, revealed that GAC will continuously inject high-quality resources into GAC Aion, including the Haobo brand. GAC Aion ranked 50th on the Hurun Research Institute’s 2025 Global Unicorn List and holds the No. 1 position globally among new energy vehicle brands. It also leads the industry in the number of self-built fast-charging stations among new energy brands.

 

Avatr achieved sales of 10,153 vehicles in June, representing a year-on-year increase of 117% and marking four consecutive months with sales exceeding 10,000 units. On June 7, Avatr announced that its cumulative brand sales surpassed 150,000 vehicles, with an average product price exceeding 270,000 RMB. Currently, Avatr is vigorously advancing its “Project One” customer service initiative to comprehensively enhance service quality.

 

ARCFOX, a brand under BAIC BluePark, announced that its subsidiary, Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd., achieved sales of 11,991 vehicles in June 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.25%. Among these, ARCFOX delivered 10,352 vehicles in June 2025, up 65.13% year-on-year. For the first half of the year, ARCFOX’s cumulative sales reached 55,503 units, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 211.06%.

 

IM Motors delivered a total of 6,027 new vehicles in June. Although IM Motors primarily targets the mid-to-high-end market, sales below 10,000 units indicate that the brand’s visibility and market presence may lag behind competitors. The all-new IM L6 is positioned as a trendy urban lifestyle product for young consumers. With few new energy vehicle brands posting sales below 10,000 units, IM Motors truly needs to step up its efforts.

 

ROX Motor sold 1,259 vehicles in June, an increase of 23 units compared to May.

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