In May, ICE model sales in China crashed 39% while EV market share reached a record 63%, with BEVs on track to surpass 40% market share by 2026. Domestic brands are leading the shift towards EVs, with 81% share among local brands, and seven of the top 10 best-selling models being pure electric. The article discusses the performance of various EV models in different size categories, highlighting the success of brands like Geely, Tesla, and Xiaomi. Despite overall sales declines for top brands, startups like Leapmotor and Tesla are seeing significant growth, indicating a shift towards new technology and electric vehicles in the automotive industry.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/13/the-big-ice-meltdown-mays-china-ev-sales-report/