China’s new power car (NEV) market remained dynamic in Might 2025, with a number of automakers posting robust year-on-year progress regardless of some month-to-month fluctuations. BYD retained a commanding lead, whereas Geely, Leapmotor, and Xpeng recorded the very best year-on-year features, doubling their Might 2024 volumes. The rankings additionally replicate rising competitors amongst legacy automakers, startups, and tech-backed manufacturers.
| Rank | Model | Might Gross sales | MoM Change | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD | 376,930 | +1.2% | +14.1% |
| 2 | Geely Group¹ | 138,021 | +9.9% | +135.2% |
| 3 | Leapmotor | 45,067 | +9.8% | +148.1% |
| 4 | Concord Mobility² | 44,454 | — | — |
| 5 | Li Auto | 40,856 | +20.4% | +16.7% |
| 6 | Xpeng | 33,525 | –4.3% | +230.4% |
| 7 | Nice Wall Motors | 32,638 | +13.3% | +32.1% |
| 8 | Xiaomi | ~28,000 | ≈0% | — |
| 9 | GAC Aion | 26,777 | –5.4% | –33.2% |
| 10 | Deepal | 25,521 | +26.7% | +77.6% |
| 11 | Nio Group³ | 23,231 | –2.8% | +13.1% |
| 12 | Avatr | 12,767 | +9.3% | +179.4% |
| 13 | Voyah | 10,022 | +0.03% | +121.7% |
Consists of Geely Galaxy, Lynk & Co NEVs, and Zeekr.
Concord Mobility consists of Aito, Luxeed, and Stellaris fashions.
Consists of Nio, Firefly, and Onvo
BYD maintains management
BYD reported NEV gross sales of 376,930 models in Might, reflecting a 14.1% improve in comparison with final yr and a 1.2% acquire from April. The corporate has offered 1,735,643 autos year-to-date, up 37% over the primary 5 months of 2024. Its Dynasty and Ocean sequence stay central to BYD’s dominance out there.
Geely Group demonstrates robust efficiency
Geely offered 138,021 NEVs in Might, a 135.2% bounce year-on-year and 9.9% greater than in April. The Galaxy sequence led with 101,845 models, Lynk & Co delivered 17,268 models, and Zeekr contributed 18,908. Complete NEV gross sales for the group reached 602,784 models by means of Might, up 137.1% year-on-year. Regardless of being a part of the Geely Group, Zeekr continues to function underneath its personal branding and gross sales community.
Leapmotor delivers speedy progress
Leapmotor delivered 45,067 models in Might, up 148.1% from a yr in the past. By the top of Might, the model’s whole deliveries for 2025 reached 173,658 models, representing a 160.8% improve. Key fashions such because the C11 have resonated with customers in search of superior options at accessible costs.
Huawei-backed Concord Clever Mobility scales up
Concord Clever Mobility, backed by Huawei, delivered 44,454 NEVs in Might. The Aito M9 was the highest vendor with 15,481 models, adopted by the M8 (12,116 models), M5 Extremely (4,889 models), and M7 (4,139 models). The Luxeed R7 added 5,124 models, whereas the newly launched Stelato S9 EREV contributed 2,000 models.
Li Auto maintains an upward trajectory
Li Auto recorded gross sales of 40,856 models in Might, marking a 16.7% improve year-on-year and a 20.4% rise from April. The corporate’s extended-range L sequence fashions stay standard amongst household consumers. Cumulative gross sales for 2025 now stand at 167,659 models, up 18.7% year-on-year.
Xpeng achieves a pointy surge
Xpeng delivered 33,525 autos in Might, a 230.4% improve from final yr’s month, regardless of a slight 4.3% dip from April. The X9 MPV accounted for 3,327 models, sustaining its lead within the premium electrical MPV section for six consecutive weeks. Complete deliveries from January to Might reached 162,578 models, a 293.1% bounce.
Nice Wall Motor and Xiaomi present regular efficiency
Nice Wall Motor reported NEV gross sales of 32,638 models in Might, up 32.1% year-on-year. Xiaomi matched its April efficiency with over 28,000 SU7 deliveries. The corporate is making ready for the debut of its second mannequin, the YU7, later this yr.
Different outcomes for different NEV manufacturers
GAC Aion delivered 26,777 NEVs in Might, a 33.2% decline year-on-year. In distinction, Deepal posted 25,521 models, up 77.6%. Nio Group delivered 23,231 models throughout its three manufacturers: Nio (13,270), Onvo (6,281), and Firefly (3,680), bringing its year-to-date whole to 89,225 models, a 34.7% rise. Avatr reported 12,767 gross sales in Might, greater than double the earlier yr’s determine. Voyah posted 10,022 models, reflecting a considerable 121.7% improve year-on-year.
