Quick Takeaways
- China’s November 2025 OEM rankings reveal slowing growth among top players and accelerating momentum for emerging domestic brands.
- The data highlights a structural shift toward agile, technology-driven manufacturers in China’s passenger vehicle market.
On October 30, the China auto sales November 2025 data released by the China Passenger Car Association revealed a mixed performance across leading domestic OEMs, highlighting slowing volumes at the top and accelerating growth among emerging manufacturers. The latest ranking reflects sales of passenger cars, SUVs, and MPVs produced and sold within China.
BYD Auto retained its leadership position in China auto sales November 2025 despite reporting a year-on-year decline, while Geely Auto strengthened its second-place ranking through robust annual growth. Chery Auto remained among the top three, though its monthly performance softened compared with the previous year.
China auto sales November 2025: Top OEM performance overview
BYD Auto recorded sales of 474,921 units during November, marking a 5.77 percent year-on-year decline. However, its year-to-date volume surpassed 4.13 million units, reinforcing its dominant position in China’s passenger vehicle market despite near-term demand pressure.
Geely Auto delivered 319,506 vehicles in November, achieving a strong 24.04 percent year-on-year increase. Its cumulative sales reached nearly 2.86 million units, reflecting steady momentum driven by portfolio diversification and improved competitiveness across multiple segments.
Chery Auto posted November sales of 245,547 units, down 7.70 percent year on year. Even with the decline, its year-to-date sales crossed 2.37 million units, underlining consistent scale and a resilient domestic footprint.
Growth momentum among mid-tier and emerging OEMs
Several OEMs outside the top three demonstrated notable growth trends in China auto sales November 2025. SAIC Motor delivered a sharp year-on-year increase of over 29 percent, while Leap Motor, SERES, and Xiaomi recorded rapid expansion as newer brands continued to scale production and market reach.
Key growth contributors included:
These results reflect increasing competition within China’s passenger vehicle landscape, particularly among technology-driven manufacturers.
Declines highlight pressure on legacy and joint-venture brands
Several established OEMs reported sharp declines in November volumes, pointing to structural challenges and shifting consumer preferences. Dongfeng Nissan experienced a steep contraction, while joint-venture and niche brands continued to lose share amid intensifying domestic competition.
Notable pressure points included:
The China auto sales November 2025 ranking illustrates how scale, speed, and product renewal are becoming decisive factors in sustaining market relevance.
Overall, November’s results underline a clear transition within China’s passenger vehicle market. While top players maintain scale, momentum is increasingly shifting toward agile OEMs capable of responding quickly to evolving demand, technology adoption, and pricing dynamics.
BYD Auto retained its leadership position in China auto sales November 2025 despite reporting a year-on-year decline, while Geely Auto strengthened its second-place ranking through robust annual growth. Chery Auto remained among the top three, though its monthly performance softened compared with the previous year.
China auto sales November 2025: Top OEM performance overview
BYD Auto recorded sales of 474,921 units during November, marking a 5.77 percent year-on-year decline. However, its year-to-date volume surpassed 4.13 million units, reinforcing its dominant position in China’s passenger vehicle market despite near-term demand pressure.
Geely Auto delivered 319,506 vehicles in November, achieving a strong 24.04 percent year-on-year increase. Its cumulative sales reached nearly 2.86 million units, reflecting steady momentum driven by portfolio diversification and improved competitiveness across multiple segments.
Chery Auto posted November sales of 245,547 units, down 7.70 percent year on year. Even with the decline, its year-to-date sales crossed 2.37 million units, underlining consistent scale and a resilient domestic footprint.
Growth momentum among mid-tier and emerging OEMs
Several OEMs outside the top three demonstrated notable growth trends in China auto sales November 2025. SAIC Motor delivered a sharp year-on-year increase of over 29 percent, while Leap Motor, SERES, and Xiaomi recorded rapid expansion as newer brands continued to scale production and market reach.
Key growth contributors included:
- Leap Motor, with sales rising over 75 percent year on year
- SERES, benefiting from strong demand for intelligent and electrified models
- Xiaomi, posting nearly 100 percent year-on-year growth as it expands automotive operations
These results reflect increasing competition within China’s passenger vehicle landscape, particularly among technology-driven manufacturers.
Declines highlight pressure on legacy and joint-venture brands
Several established OEMs reported sharp declines in November volumes, pointing to structural challenges and shifting consumer preferences. Dongfeng Nissan experienced a steep contraction, while joint-venture and niche brands continued to lose share amid intensifying domestic competition.
Notable pressure points included:
- Reduced volumes for traditional joint-venture OEMs
- Weak month-on-month performance among select legacy brands
- Growing dominance of domestic manufacturers across key segments
The China auto sales November 2025 ranking illustrates how scale, speed, and product renewal are becoming decisive factors in sustaining market relevance.
Overall, November’s results underline a clear transition within China’s passenger vehicle market. While top players maintain scale, momentum is increasingly shifting toward agile OEMs capable of responding quickly to evolving demand, technology adoption, and pricing dynamics.
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