China forecast to have sold one in every 10 new cars in UK in 2025

4 months ago

Chinese brands are projected to account for 10% of new car sales in the UK in 2025, up from previous years.
MG, BYD, and Chery are leading Chinese manufacturers expected to surpass 200,000 sales in the UK.
Spain and Norway also see 10% of new car sales from Chinese brands, with Western Europe averaging 6%.
China's EV dominance stems from government subsidies, lithium-ion battery supply chain control, and cheaper labor.
EU countries, especially Germany and France, are concerned about job losses due to rising Chinese car sales.
Norway leads in EV adoption, while the UK and Spain see many Chinese hybrid models.
The UK is a key target for Chinese brands due to the absence of strong domestic mass-market car manufacturers.
Japanese brands like Nissan, Toyota, Honda, and Suzuki are losing market share in the UK.
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs (17%-38%) exclude hybrids, allowing Chinese brands to undercut European rivals.
Less than 40% of Chinese-brand models in Western Europe in Q3 2025 were pure electric, exploiting tariff loopholes.
The EU relaxed its 2035 EV targets, allowing 10% of sales to remain internal combustion vehicles.
Some analysts argue that slowing Europe's EV transition benefits Chinese carmakers, who may peak at 10% market share by 2030.

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