On May 12, 2025, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers released data showing that my country's automobile production and sales in January-April 2025 exceeded 10 million for the first time, reaching 10.175 million and 10.06 million respectively, with year-on-year growth of 12.9% and 10.8%. This data set a new historical record, indicating that China's automobile industry has shown strong resilience in a complex international environment.
New energy vehicles have become the main force of growth
The production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 4.429 million and 4.3 million respectively, a year-on-year surge of 48.3% and 46.2%, accounting for 42.7% of the total automobile sales.
Export performance was particularly outstanding, with 642,000 new energy vehicle exports, a year-on-year increase of 52.6%, becoming a key participant in the global green supply chain.
Dual drive of domestic demand and external circulation
Domestic consumption potential is accelerating, and policy support and technological innovation promote the continuation of market vitality.
The total export volume of automobiles reached 1.937 million units, of which traditional fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles worked together, highlighting the continued improvement of the international market's recognition of China's smart manufacturing.
In terms of exports, from January to April this year, 1.937 million vehicles were exported, a year-on-year increase of 6%. Among them, 642,000 new energy vehicles were exported, a year-on-year increase of 52.6%.
The comprehensive rise of Chinese brands
The passenger car market share of local automakers has continued to consolidate its advantages since it exceeded 60% in 2024. Technology upgrades and enhanced product competitiveness have injected long-term momentum into growth.
The mainstream models have a wider price range, and new energy models in the 100,000-500,000 yuan range have blossomed, with a significant trend towards high-end.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers pointed out that the current positive trend of the domestic economy provides strong support for the automobile market. Combined with the deepening of the "dual carbon" goals and the improvement of the independent and controllable capabilities of the industrial chain, the future industrial upgrading and global layout will be further accelerated. Since the beginning of this year, various macro policies have worked together, and the economy has shown a positive trend, providing strong support for the stable growth of my country's automobile market. At the same time, the timely introduction and implementation of policies such as "two new" and the continuous upgrading of enterprise product technology and relatively stable product prices have jointly promoted the continuous release of market vitality.
