Quick Takeaways
- China’s passenger NEV market continues to demonstrate structural strength, with December volumes comfortably above one million units despite month-on-month moderation.
- High market concentration among leading OEMs underlines scale advantages and reinforces China’s global leadership in electrified mobility.
Recently, China passenger NEV wholesale sales are estimated to have reached 1.57 million units in December, according to industry data released by the China Passenger Car Association. This volume reflects a 4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, despite an 8 percent decline from November levels.
The December performance reinforces the sustained momentum of China passenger NEV wholesale sales, even as monthly volumes moderated. Cumulative wholesale deliveries of passenger new energy vehicles stood at approximately 15.33 million units in 2025, representing a solid year-on-year growth of 25 percent and underlining the country’s leadership in electrified mobility.
China Passenger NEV Wholesale Sales Maintain Market Concentration
Manufacturers reporting passenger NEV wholesale volumes above 10,000 units contributed nearly 94 percent of total sales during December. Based on preliminary manufacturer data, these automakers collectively delivered around 1.47 million units during the month, forming the foundation for the projected final tally of 1.57 million units.
This concentration highlights the dominance of leading players in China’s NEV ecosystem and reflects economies of scale across production, supply chains, and distribution networks supporting the broader electric vehicle market.
China Passenger NEV Wholesale Sales Cross One Million Units Again
December marked the sixth instance in which monthly China passenger NEV wholesale sales exceeded the one-million-unit threshold. This milestone signals continued structural growth in demand for electrified vehicles, supported by model diversification, improved charging infrastructure, and policy alignment favoring low-emission transportation.
In the Chinese market, new energy vehicles include:
Leading Automakers Drive China Passenger NEV Wholesale Sales
Several major automakers played a key role in December’s performance. One domestic manufacturer led the market with over 414,000 units sold, followed by other large players delivering volumes ranging between 150,000 and 100,000 units. International and export-focused brands also recorded strong monthly sales, reinforcing competitive intensity across the segment.
The combined performance of these manufacturers continues to shape China passenger NEV wholesale sales trends, influencing pricing strategies, technology investments, and future capacity planning across the industry.
The December performance reinforces the sustained momentum of China passenger NEV wholesale sales, even as monthly volumes moderated. Cumulative wholesale deliveries of passenger new energy vehicles stood at approximately 15.33 million units in 2025, representing a solid year-on-year growth of 25 percent and underlining the country’s leadership in electrified mobility.
China Passenger NEV Wholesale Sales Maintain Market Concentration
Manufacturers reporting passenger NEV wholesale volumes above 10,000 units contributed nearly 94 percent of total sales during December. Based on preliminary manufacturer data, these automakers collectively delivered around 1.47 million units during the month, forming the foundation for the projected final tally of 1.57 million units.
This concentration highlights the dominance of leading players in China’s NEV ecosystem and reflects economies of scale across production, supply chains, and distribution networks supporting the broader electric vehicle market.
China Passenger NEV Wholesale Sales Cross One Million Units Again
December marked the sixth instance in which monthly China passenger NEV wholesale sales exceeded the one-million-unit threshold. This milestone signals continued structural growth in demand for electrified vehicles, supported by model diversification, improved charging infrastructure, and policy alignment favoring low-emission transportation.
In the Chinese market, new energy vehicles include:
- Battery electric vehicles
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
- Fuel cell electric vehicles
Leading Automakers Drive China Passenger NEV Wholesale Sales
Several major automakers played a key role in December’s performance. One domestic manufacturer led the market with over 414,000 units sold, followed by other large players delivering volumes ranging between 150,000 and 100,000 units. International and export-focused brands also recorded strong monthly sales, reinforcing competitive intensity across the segment.
The combined performance of these manufacturers continues to shape China passenger NEV wholesale sales trends, influencing pricing strategies, technology investments, and future capacity planning across the industry.
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