Chinese NEV Deliveries August 2026 Show Wider Divergence

Chinese NEV deliveries August 2026 showed increasingly divergent results among major new energy vehicle makers in China. Leapmotor delivered 103,129 vehicles globally, exceeding 100,000 units for the second consecutive month, while Zeekr established another monthly record. Xpeng and Li Auto returned to month-on-month growth, and Li Auto posted its fastest year-on-year growth in two years. Nio Inc continued to deliver more than 35,000 vehicles for a fourth consecutive month, although its Onvo sub-brand remained under pressure. Huawei-backed HIMA recorded its third consecutive year-on-year decline, while Xiaomi Auto again reported only that deliveries exceeded 30,000 vehicles.

Major Automakers’ China Delivery Results in August 2026

The August delivery data show a wide performance gap among major automakers and new energy vehicle makers. SAIC-GM-Wuling recorded the highest reported volume at 130,870 vehicles, followed by Leapmotor at 103,129. Huawei HIMA delivered 42,101 vehicles, while Xpeng, Li Auto, Zeekr, and Nio Inc reported 39,107, 37,679, 36,981, and 35,836 vehicles, respectively. Xiaomi Auto again exceeded 30,000 deliveries, while Deepal reported 28,659. Dongfeng Honda delivered 16,891 vehicles, compared with 1,302 for VW Anhui. The source for the delivery figures is company reports.

August 2026 Delivery Results by Automaker

The reported delivery figures highlight the differing scale of monthly vehicle volumes across the listed automakers. The results include both established manufacturers and newer Chinese mobility companies, providing a snapshot of the competitive delivery landscape during August 2026. Leapmotor was the only company in the listed results, apart from SAIC-GM-Wuling, to exceed 100,000 vehicles, while several other major NEV makers remained in the 30,000-to-40,000 range.

Leapmotor Maintains Triple-Digit Monthly Growth

Leapmotor delivered 103,129 vehicles globally in August, representing an 80.72% increase from the same month a year earlier and a 1.84% increase from July. August marked the company's second consecutive month above 100,000 deliveries and its fifth consecutive monthly record. However, the month-on-month growth rate slowed from 8.45% in July to its lowest level since March, indicating that the pace of expansion is moderating. Despite that slowdown, the company maintained a significantly higher delivery level than a year earlier and continued to set new monthly performance records.

Leapmotor’s Eight-Month Delivery Progress

Leapmotor delivered 560,883 vehicles during the first eight months of the year, an increase of 70.55% year over year and approximately 56.1% of its annual target of 1 million vehicles. The company therefore needs to deliver another 439,117 vehicles during the final four months to reach that target. This requirement translates into an average of approximately 109,779 vehicles per month, which is slightly above its August delivery level. The figures indicate that Leapmotor has maintained rapid year-over-year expansion but must sustain an even higher monthly pace during the remainder of the year to achieve its stated annual objective.

Broader NEV Delivery Trends in August

Performance among other major Chinese NEV makers was mixed. Xpeng and Li Auto returned to month-on-month growth, with Li Auto recording its fastest year-on-year growth in two years. Nio Inc delivered more than 35,000 vehicles for the fourth consecutive month, although its Onvo sub-brand continued to face pressure. Huawei-backed HIMA posted its third consecutive year-on-year decline. Xiaomi Auto again reported only that deliveries exceeded 30,000 vehicles, without providing a more precise figure in the reported results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which major Chinese NEV maker delivered more than 100,000 vehicles in August 2026?
Leapmotor delivered 103,129 vehicles globally in August 2026, making it the major NEV maker in the reported results to exceed 100,000 deliveries for the second consecutive month. Its August result represented an 80.72% year-over-year increase and a 1.84% month-over-month increase. The company also recorded its fifth consecutive monthly delivery record. Leapmotor delivered 560,883 vehicles during the first eight months, reaching approximately 56.1% of its annual target of 1 million vehicles. It needs another 439,117 deliveries over the final four months to meet that target.