Chinese brands captured a double-digit market share in Europe’s key volume SUV segments in September as they maximized their advantages in electrified drivetrains at the expense of established automakers.
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Chinese automakers are steadily reshaping Europe’s hybrid car market, seizing a record 9.8% share of sales in August.
The surge highlights a strategic pivot by companies like BYD, SAIC’s MG, and Zhejiang Leapmotor as European Union tariffs weigh heavily on imports of fully electric vehicles.
While electric vehicle sales remain central to their expansion, hybrids are becoming an increasingly important tool for competing with established European brands such as Volkswagen and Stellantis.
BYD has become one of the leading beneficiaries of this market shift. Its electric vehicle sales in Europe more than doubled in August compared to last year, based on figures from Jato Dynamics, even as its hybrid models gained traction.