China EV Sales In August 2026 BYD Leads With Huge Numbers

Traditional Giants Lead Volume

BYD maintained its position as the volume leader by selling 433,384 passenger cars in August. This figure represents a 16.7% year-on-year increase for the company. Its export volume reached 188,746 units.

Geely reached 175,877 NEV units sold with a 9.4% year-on-year increase. Zeekr hit a historic high of 36,981 deliveries during the month. The Galaxy series led volume figures with 119,115 units.

Chery reported August exports of 196,984 units which represented 70.3% of its total sales. The company delivered 120,909 NEV units representing a 69.8% year-on-year increase.

Startup Performance And Challenges

Leapmotor continued its strong momentum as the top-performing startup in August. It delivered 103,129 units globally which marked an 80.7% year-on-year increase. The brand remains the only startup to break the 100,000-unit monthly barrier for two consecutive months.

Huawei's HIMA experienced its first year-on-year decline with 42,101 units delivered. This represented a 5.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Aito accounted for nearly half of this total volume with 20,652 units.

Export Growth And Competitiveness

BYD generated more revenue outside China than in its domestic market during the first half of 2026. Overseas sales accounted for 53% of its total revenue. Its export volume is now catching up rapidly with Chery.

Chery still holds the top spot for total export volume among Chinese automakers. However, narrowing gaps between major players indicate fierce international competition. Overseas markets continue to drive primary growth for top manufacturers.