Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in China saw a strong year-on-year growth in May, boosted by government-backed trade-in programs designed to stimulate domestic consumption.
Sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) - including rechargeable battery electric cars, hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles - rose by 28.2% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Tuesday.
A total of 1.02 million NEVs were sold in the domestic market in May, underscoring growing consumer demand amid supportive government policies. Meanwhile, production figures reached 1.17 million units, with the bulk of these vehicles destined for domestic buyers.
Overall passenger car sales in China rose by 13.3% year-on-year to 1.93 million in May. The surge is largely attributed to robust trade-in incentive programs backed by both central and local governments.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, 4.12 million new vehicles were sold under trade-in schemes during the first five months of the year. The initiatives are part of Beijing’s broader efforts to boost domestic consumption and accelerate the transition to greener mobility.
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