According to an analysis conducted by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), automobile exports maintained a robust growth trajectory in September, with both passenger and commercial vehicle exports registering increases on both a month-on-month and year-on-year basis. Notably, the proportion of new energy vehicle (NEV) exports surpassed the 50% mark for four consecutive months. In September 2026, automobile exports reached a total of 1.053 million units, reflecting a 4.2% increase from the previous month and a substantial 61.4% surge compared to the same period last year. From January to September, a cumulative total of 8.205 million units were exported, marking a 65.8% year-on-year increase. During this same period, 571,000 NEVs were exported, showing an 8.6% rise from the previous month and a remarkable 1.6-fold increase year-on-year. From January to September, the cumulative export volume of NEVs stood at 4.006 million units, representing a 1.3-fold increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
