GWM Exports Surge 47% to 50,688 in May: Overseas Now Half of Total Sales
GWM sold 100,399 vehicles in May 2026, exports surging 46.77% to 50,688 units, now over half of all sales as overseas growth offsets domestic market decline.
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GWM sold 100,399 vehicles in May 2026, exports surging 46.77% to 50,688 units, now over half of all sales as overseas growth offsets domestic market decline.
Xiaomi EV surpassed 30,000 deliveries again in May 2026, with YU7 staying China's best-selling electric SUV as the tech giant's auto unit scales rapidly.
XPeng delivered 32,158 vehicles in May 2026, down 4.08% YoY, as it prepares for GX flagship SUV mass delivery ramp starting in June to reverse decline.
Li Auto delivered 33,350 vehicles in May 2026, down 18.37% YoY, as EREV pioneer banks on upcoming new L8 flagship SUV to reverse consecutive monthly declines.
Huawei HIMA delivered 46,122 vehicles in May 2026, the new AITO M9 securing over 20,000 orders in 24 hours and Zhijie V9 hitting 10,500 orders in 48 hours.
NIO delivered record 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, up 62.3% YoY, driven by ONVO L80 and ES9 launches as premium EV maker sustains post-profit momentum.
Leapmotor delivered a record 81,569 vehicles in May 2026, up 81% YoY, its second consecutive monthly record as the Stellantis partnership fuels expansion.
BYD sold 383,453 NEVs in May 2026, ending 8 months of decline as exports surged 80.4% to a record 160,644 units, offsetting a 24% domestic sales drop.
XPeng GX locked 24,863 orders in 12 hours as May deliveries reached 32,158 units, while L4 Robotaxi production gives the brand a second-half tech catalyst.
Geely sold 237,637 vehicles in May 2026 as exports hit 85,144 units and Zeekr delivered a record 34,377 cars, reinforcing its global EV strategy.