Six of the world's top 10 electric-vehicle sellers last year were Chinese.

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Everyone watched BYD overtake Tesla, and missed the quiet march of a pack of other Chinese automakers.

https://restofworld.org/2025/chinese-ev-global-expansion-byd/



More comprehensive breakdown here:
https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/what-are-the-global-ev-markets-most-successful-brands/#:~:text=BYD's%20global%20EV%20success,points%20(pp)%20from%202023
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Six of the world’s top 10 electric-vehicle sellers last year were Chinese. From Geely and Li Auto to the lesser-known Wuling, Chinese automakers are building automotive empires that span from Brazil to Thailand. These companies are building full manufacturing and service ecosystems overseas rather than simply exporting cars.

It represents the maturation of China’s EV industry from domestic price warriors to global contenders. The next phase, however, will test whether they can maintain cost advantages while building brand loyalty and service quality.

“Chinese EV companies are not just exporting products,” Robert Khachatryan, CEO of Freight Right Global Logistics, told Rest of World. “They’re exporting capability.”

BYD leads the charge with ambitious expansion targets. In 2025, the Shenzhen-based company aims to almost double its international sales to 800,000 units from 417,204 last year. Having started as a battery maker in 1995, it now sells vehicles in more than 80 countries and has invested in cargo ships to control export logistics.