China's NEV Sales in UK Surge Over 110% YoY in H1 2026, Capturing 16.1% Market Share

In the first half of 2026, sales of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the UK reached 183,000 units, surging by over 110% year-on-year and capturing a market share of 16.1%. Among them, SAIC Motor’s MG brand sold nearly 49,000 units, ranking first among Chinese brands; BYD sold approximately 38,000 units, nearly doubling its sales from the same period last year; and Jaecoo, a brand under Chery, saw its sales grow by more than 300%, with its models entering the UK’s top ten best-selling NEVs. Emerging brands such as Leapmotor and XPeng achieved several-fold growth, while Geely also made initial progress in the local market. During the same period, the overall penetration rate of NEVs in the UK reached 56.5%, as internal combustion engine vehicle sales continued to decline. The UK government has been actively advancing purchase subsidies and expanding charging infrastructure, reaffirming its target of achieving full vehicle electrification by 2030. Backed by a comprehensive NEV industrial chain, mature battery-electric technologies (the “three electric” systems), and a diversified product portfolio, Chinese automakers are maintaining rapid growth in the European market and continuously reshaping the region’s automotive competitive landscape.