China's auto production and sales up in May from April, exports surge 68.7%: NEVs account for 56.9% of new car sales
Monthly production reached 2.616 million units, sales 2.629 million units. Exports hit 930,000 units, of which 446,000 were new energy vehicles (more than double year‑on‑year). For January–May, exports grew 63% to 4.059 million units.
As reported by CCTV+, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released on Wednesday, China's auto production and sales in May increased compared to the previous month: 2.616 million and 2.629 million units respectively (up 1.6% and 4.1% from April). Year‑on‑year, the figures decreased by 1.2% and 2.1%.
Auto exports continued robust growth in May, reaching 930,000 units — a 68.7% year‑on‑year increase. Among them, new energy vehicle (NEV) exports stood at 446,000 units, more than double the figure from a year earlier. Export volume remained above 900,000 units for two consecutive months.
NEV production rose 22.4% year‑on‑year to 1.554 million units, while NEV sales increased 14.4% to 1.496 million units. NEVs accounted for 56.9% of total new car sales in May, a further increase from the previous month.
For the first five months, total auto exports reached 4.059 million units, up 63% year‑on‑year. NEV exports totaled 1.833 million units, accounting for 45% of total auto exports.
China's auto industry is confidently advancing toward global leadership. One‑fifth of the world market is already a reality. When every second new car sold in China runs on a plug, and exports break records month after month, it becomes clear: the green transition and global expansion go hand in hand. It is not just cars that cross borders — technologies, standards, and the future of mobility cross them too.
