China produced 7.44 million and sold 7.45 million new energy vehicles in first half of 2026
In six months, China produced 7.44 million and sold 7.45 million new energy vehicles, with exports surging 120% to 2.36 million units. The shift to green mobility has long ceased to be the domain of enthusiasts and has become a strategic direction for the entire global economy. China, the world's largest automotive market, is steadily steering towards electrification: NEV production and sales are rising, and exports doubled in six months.
These figures are more than statistics — they are evidence that the country is not only transforming its own industry but also shaping global trends, becoming a key supplier of technologies and solutions for the future of mobility.
According to data released on Thursday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market showed steady growth in production, sales and exports in the first half of 2026. From January to June, China produced 7.438 million NEVs and sold 7.446 million units, up 6.7% and 7.3% year on year, respectively. In June alone, NEV sales accounted for nearly 60% of total new car sales in the country.
On the export front, China shipped 5.096 million vehicles in the first six months, up 65.3% from a year earlier, of which NEV exports reached 2.355 million units, growing by 120% compared with the previous year. Chen Shihua, Deputy Secretary General of CAAM, said that NEV exports have become the main driver of the sector's overall export growth this year. According to him, the rapid growth of exports is a concentrated reflection of the transformation and upgrading of China's automotive industry and the enhancement of its international competitiveness.
China has long been the world's largest market for new energy vehicles, supporting the industry with subsidies, charging infrastructure development and technological innovation. The export figures show growing global recognition of Chinese electric vehicles, particularly in Europe and the Asia Pacific region. As CCTV+ reports. Growth is expected to continue in the second half of the year, driven by new model launches and expanding international shipments, strengthening China's position as a global leader in green mobility.
