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For every three plug-in hybrids sold in Europe, one is a Chinese car! Chinese brands accounted for 11% of the European market in June

2026-07-22·newswire-us-stock-073639
For every three plug-in hybrids sold in Europe, one is a Chinese car! Chinese brands accounted for 11% of the European market in June.

Chinese cars are making great strides in the European market. The latest data shows that for every three plug-in hybrid cars sold in Europe, one is from a Chinese brand.

Statistics from market data research organization Dataforce show that in June, Chinese brands accounted for 11% of total new car sales in Europe, 15% of the pure electric vehicle (BEV) market, and 34% of the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) market.

Nearly a quarter of all hybrid models (including non-plug-in hybrid HEVs) sold in the European market in June were from Chinese brands. The market share of Chinese brands in the two major market segments of pure electric vehicles and non-plug-in hybrid vehicles is basically the same.

It should be noted that due to the impact of the Swedish summer institutional vacation, the June data does not include sales in Sweden. Note: The black line is the European market share of Chinese brand hybrid models, the purple line is the market share of pure electric vehicles, and the orange column is the overall share of all Chinese brand models.

Recently, the development of Chinese cars in the European market has continued to improve, and they also delivered outstanding results in May. Details can be seen: In May, every 10 new cars in Europe included a Chinese brand.

Some media reported that in the European market, only Chinese-made pure electric vehicles currently face high tariffs, but plug-in hybrid models may soon be included in the scope of the tax. So far, the EU has not made it clear whether it plans to impose additional tariffs.

Dataforce analyst Julian Litzinger said Chinese car companies are stepping up sales of plug-in hybrid models before the EU may impose additional tariffs on the model.

He pointed out that Chinese automakers intend to achieve such a situation: by the time the tariffs are officially implemented, their market penetration and dealer channel layout in Europe have formed a deep foundation, making it difficult for the EU to contain them, and forceful action may have a significant impact on the local economy.

The expansion of Chinese brands is particularly rapid in the UK. Chery's JAECOO 7 SUV topped the list of new car sales in the UK in March just a little over a year after it was launched and delivered. This model has been nicknamed the "Temu version of Land Rover" by the outside world. Temu is China's affordable cross-border e-commerce platform Temu.

This statement implies that it is a replacement version of the British brand Land Rover.

European car companies are under pressure from both sides In recent years, as vehicle emission regulations have become increasingly tighter, many European car companies have shifted their focus to pure electric vehicles; while Chinese car companies continue to improve hybrid technology.

Some consumers in Europe still have concerns about purchasing pure electric vehicles due to the incomplete charging infrastructure and high prices of pure electric vehicles. China's many hybrid models have successfully won the favor of these consumer groups.

European car companies such as Volkswagen are unable to withstand the impact of the rise of Chinese car companies.

On the one hand, in the European market, it is more difficult to launch new models to attract consumers due to increasing competition from Chinese car companies; on the other hand, in the Chinese market, European car companies are losing share to local brands with cutting-edge technology and affordable prices, and they continue to lose share.

Automobile exports from Germany and other European countries are continuing to come under pressure. According to data released by the German Federal Statistics Office this week, German exports of automobiles and parts to China have fallen into a slump.

From January to May this year, exports plummeted by more than a quarter year-on-year to 4.7 billion euros (about 5.4 billion U.S. dollars). Note: The orange line is Germany’s exports of automobiles and parts to China, and the black line is Germany’s imports of automobiles and parts from China.

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For every three plug-in hybrids sold in Europe, one is a Chinese car! Chinese brands accounted for 11% of the European market in June

Chinese cars are making great strides in the European market. The latest data shows that for every three plug-in hybrid cars sold in Europe, one is from a Chinese brand. Statistics from market data research organization Dataforce show that in June, Chinese brands accounted for 11% of total new car sales in Europe, 15% of the pure electric vehicle (BEV) market, and 34% of the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) market. Nearly a quarter of all hybrid models (including non-plug-in hybrid HEVs) sold in the European market in June were from Chinese brands.

Chinese cars are making great strides in the European market. The latest data shows that for every three plug-in hybrid cars sold in Europe, one is from a Chinese brand. Statistics from market data research organization Dataforce show that in June, Chinese brands accounted for 11% of total new car sales in Europe, 15% of the pure electric vehicle (BEV) market, and 34% of the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) market. Nearly a quarter of all hybrid models (including non-plug-in hybrid HEVs) sold in the European market in June were from Chinese brands. The market share of Chinese brands in the two major market segments of pure electric vehicles and non-plug-in hybrid vehicles is basically the same. It should be noted that due to the impact of the Swedish summer institutional vacation, the June data does not include sales in Sweden. Note: The black line is the European market share of Chinese brand hybrid models, the purple line is the market share of pure electric vehicles, and the orange column is the overall share of all Chinese brand models. Recently, the development of Chinese cars in the European market has continued to improve, and they also delivered outstanding results in May. Details can be seen: In May, every 10 new cars in Europe included a Chinese brand. Some media reported that in the European market, only Chinese-made pure electric vehicles currently face high tariffs, but plug-in hybrid models may soon be included in the scope of the tax. So far, the EU has not made it clear whether it plans to impose additional tariffs. Dataforce analyst Julian Litzinger said Chinese car companies are stepping up sales of plug-in hybrid models before the EU may impose additional tariffs on the model. He pointed out that Chinese automakers intend to achieve such a situation: by the time the tariffs are officially implemented, their market penetration and dealer channel layout in Europe have formed a deep foundation, making it difficult for the EU to contain them, and forceful action may have a significant impact on the local economy. The expansion of Chinese brands is particularly rapid in the UK. Chery's JAECOO 7 SUV topped the list of new car sales in the UK in March just a little over a year after it was launched and delivered. This model has been nicknamed the "Temu version of Land Rover" by the outside world. Temu is China's affordable cross-border e-commerce platform Temu. This statement implies that it is a replacement version of the British brand Land Rover. European car companies are under pressure from both sides In recent years, as vehicle emission regulations have become increasingly tighter, many European car companies have shifted their focus to pure electric vehicles; while Chinese car companies continue to improve hybrid technology. Some consumers in Europe still have concerns about purchasing pure electric vehicles due to the incomplete charging infrastructure and high prices of pure electric vehicles. China's many hybrid models have successfully won the favor of these consumer groups. European car companies such as Volkswagen are unable to withstand the impact of the rise of Chinese car companies. On the one hand, in the European market, it is more difficult to launch new models to attract consumers due to increasing competition from Chinese car companies; on the other hand, in the Chinese market, European car companies are losing share to local brands with cutting-edge technology and affordable prices, and they continue to lose share. Automobile exports from Germany and other European countries are continuing to come under pressure. According to data released by the German Federal Statistics Office this week, German exports of automobiles and parts to China have fallen into a slump. From January to May this year, exports plummeted by more than a quarter year-on-year to 4.7 billion euros (about 5.4 billion U.S. dollars). Note: The orange line is Germany’s exports of automobiles and parts to China, and the black line is Germany’s imports of automobiles and parts from China.

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