Cui Dongshu, who serves as the Secretary - General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), mentioned in an article that in November 2025, China shipped 810,000 vehicles overseas. This marked a 48% year - on - year surge, albeit a 2% month - on - month dip. Over the period from January to November, the cumulative number of vehicle exports hit 7.33 million units, reflecting a 25% year - on - year growth.
Among these exports, new energy vehicles truly stood out. In November alone, 350,000 new energy vehicles were exported, soaring by 156% compared to the same period last year. From January to November, the cumulative exports of new energy vehicles reached 3.01 million units, with a remarkable 62% year - on - year increase, far exceeding initial expectations.
Plug - in hybrid and hybrid models have emerged as new drivers for export growth. Particularly in the commercial vehicle segment, plug - in hybrid pickup trucks have demonstrated robust performance.
China's new energy vehicle exports are mainly targeted at Western European and Asian markets, indicating a trajectory of high - quality development. This aligns with the global trend of seeking more sustainable and eco - friendly transportation solutions, as these regions are increasingly prioritizing the adoption of new energy vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and meet environmental regulations.
