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China’s EU vehicle exports reach 1.83 million in first nine months as BYD leads

According to Cui Dongshu, China exported 1.83 million vehicles to the EU in the first nine months of 2026, up 87% year on year and above the previous full-year total. BYD led with 675,000 exports, up 295%, while Geely’s exports rose 991%. Plug-in hybrid exports increased 372%, making them the strongest growth driver in his assessment.

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China’s EU vehicle exports reach 1.83 million in first nine months as BYD leads
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What to know

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    China’s vehicle exports to the EU rose 128% year on year in September.

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    Dataforce reported that Chinese brands’ European registrations surpassed Japanese brands for the first time in the third quarter of 2026; their respective shares of total European sales were 12.7% and 11.9%.

Why it matters

These figures reflect expanding Chinese vehicle exports to the EU and a growing Chinese-brand share of Europe’s car market.

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