Topic: Electric Vehicles

One battery-electric vehicle (BEV) stood out in July’s global sales figures. But what does the ascent of the Geely Geome Xingyuan mean for the market? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus examines the latest electric vehicle (EV) data from EV Volumes.

With 1,090,120 BEV sales in July, the global all-electric car market accelerated by 34.7% year on year. This contrasted the performance of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), which saw deliveries grow at a slower rate of 13.5%. This was the lowest global volume improvement since June 2020.

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This meant the global PHEV market increased by 30% year on year across the first seven months of 2025. In total, 410,4971 newly sold cars were equipped with the plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Meanwhile, BEVs outpaced the technology in both volume and growth, up by 34.6% to 7,152,170 units. Therefore, between January and July, BEVs made up 65.3% of all EV sales, up from 62.7% a year earlier.

Geely Geome Xingyuan gains ground

The best-selling BEV globally in July was the Tesla Model Y. It saw 82,560 deliveries, up 3.5% compared with the same period in 2024. However, its market share dropped for the 17^th consecutive month in a row, down 2.3 percentage points (pp) to 7.6%.

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In second, the Geely Geome Xingyuan has seen its share climb since sales were first recorded in September 2024. The model represented 4.1% of all BEV volumes in July, its highest percentage since arriving on the market. With 44,286 deliveries, it was 12,688 units ahead of third place.

This position was held by the Tesla Model 3, which saw deliveries drop by 7.1% year on year to 31,598 units. This meant its market share fell by 1.3pp compared with 12 months ago, when it made up 4.2% BEV volumes.

Increasing competition bites

Chinese BEVs dominated the remainder of the top 10. The BYD Seagull, also known as the Dolphin Surf in select markets, finished fourth in July. It recorded 29,166 sales, down 21.2%, while claiming 2.7% of the market, a drop of 1.9pp.

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In fifth came the Wuling Mini on the back of a 70.1% volume increase, reaching 26,816 units. This gave it a 2.5% market share, up by 0.5pp. The Xiaomi SU7 saw sales rise by an even greater 86%, with 24,434 deliveries recorded. This saw its grip on the market increase by 0.6pp to 2.2%.

The BYD Yuan Plus, also known as the Atto 3, came seventh, as sales fell by 39.8% to 19,057 units. Its market share dropped accordingly by 2.2pp to 1.7%. In eighth, the BYD Dolphin saw deliveries grow by 3.7% to 18,848 sales, meaning a 0.5pp share drop to 1.4%.

With its first sales recorded in August 2024, the Xpeng M03 ended up ninth in July. It claimed 1.4% of the market with 15,704 deliveries. Following it in 10^th was the BYD Yuan Up, also known as the Atto 2 in some markets. It saw sales increase by 24.6% to 14,152 units. However, intensified competition saw its grasp on the market weaken by 0.1pp to 1.3%.

Geely Geome Xingyuan threatens Tesla Model 3

Across the first seven months of 2025, the Tesla Model Y still looked to be far out ahead. It took a 7.7% market share with 551,104 sales. With less than half the volume and market hold, the Tesla Model 3 recorded 259,584 deliveries and a 3.6% share.

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Only 0.1pp behind Tesla’s sedan, the Geely Geome Xingyuan came third with a 3.5% hold of the market. So far this year, its deliveries reached 249,377.

This was 10,207 units behind the second-place Tesla. Between January and June, this gap stood at 22,119 units, demonstrating the speed of its ascent. Having outsold its rival by 12,688 units in July, the Xingyuan poses a considerable threat to Tesla.

With 229,893 sales, the BYD Seagull finished fourth with 3.2% of the market. In fifth, 197,477 new Wuling Mini models took to the roads. It represented 2.8% of global BEV sales, with the majority of these taking place in China. The Xiaomi SU7 finished sixth, taking a 2.5% share with 180,255 sales.

The BYD Yuan Plus was seventh with a 2% share and 145,382 deliveries. Its sibling, the BYD Yuan Up, came next with a 1.7% hold and 121,136 sales. The brand’s fourth BEV in the top 10 was the BYD Dolphin, capturing 1.6% of the market with 116,665 sales. In 10^th, the Wuling Bingo was 0.1pp behind with 1.5% share and 107,097 deliveries.

PHEVs scramble

July saw the BYD Song Plus, also known as the Seal U, record a 4.7% decline in sales as 27,469 units hit roads worldwide. However, the model did account for a market-leading 4.3% of PHEV sales globally, down 0.8pp.

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With a 13.9% increase in deliveries, 25,307 BYD Seal 6 models were sold in July. The PHEV took a 4% market share, the same percentage as 12 months ago. The Aito M8 finished third, recording 21,564 units and a 3.4% hold on the market.

In fourth, the BYD Qin Plus saw 21,041 sales, down by 29.3% year on year. Its market share fell accordingly to 3.3% from 5.3% a year earlier. The BYD Destroyer 5, also known as the Seal 5, was fifth. It recorded a less severe drop of 9.4% to 17,837 sales, equating to a 0.7pp fall in market share to 2.8%.

Deliveries of the BYD Song Pro fell by 28.6% to 15,727 units. Its grip on the market weakened from 3.9% in July 2024 to 2.5% 12 months later. The Li Auto L6 recorded 14,905 deliveries, down 40%, as its market share decreased by 2.1pp to 2.4%.

In contrast, the Buick GL8 enjoyed a 210.8% hike in sales to 12,437 in July. The model first recorded deliveries in June 2024, and just over a year later, claimed 2% of the global PHEV market, up 1.2pp.

The BYD Song L claimed ninth, as its sales increased by 18.5% to 12,049 units. It took a 1.9% market share, up 0.1pp. Its sibling, the BYD Qin L, came 10^th as its volume slid by 63% to 12,000 units. This saw its market share drop by 3.9pp to 1.9%.

BYD takes PHEV table

Accounting for seven of the top 10 best-selling PHEVs between January and July, BYD largely pushed the powertrain forward. The BYD Song Plus took first place with a 5.3% share and 216,351 deliveries.

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The BYD Song Pro was second with a 3.5% share and 143,184 sales. Just 0.2pp divided it from the BYD Qin Plus in second with a 3.3% share, and 135,730 deliveries. Then another 0.2pp saw the BYD Seal 6 come fourth with a 3.1% share and 128,352 deliveries.

The Li Auto L6 was the first non-BYD model to make the top 10 between January and July. It took a 2.7% market share with 111,324 deliveries. However, the BYD Qin L was close behind with a 2.6% share and 106,600 deliveries.

The BYD Destroyer 05 came seventh with a 2.2% share and 90,553 deliveries. Just 1,715 units behind was the BYD Song L, accounting for 2.2% as well. Then came the Galaxy Starship 7 with 1.9% and 79,857. In 10^th, the Aito M9 hit a 1.6% market share with 67,298 deliveries.

As China’s electric vehicle (EV) market continued to grow in the first half of 2025, domestic brands took firm control. But which carmakers are leading the way, and which are picking up speed? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry examines the latest data from EV Volumes.

China’s EV market, combining both battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), improved by 40.5% in the first half of 2025, as domestic carmakers took control of the country’s growing electric sector.

With even more drivers choosing an EV, 5,959,048 plug-ins were delivered between January and June, according to EV Volumes.

BEVs led the EV market, making up 58.7% of the total volume. This was an increase of 1.3 percentage points (pp) compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, PHEVs were responsible for the remaining 41.3% of deliveries.

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EV growth in the second quarter of the year was slower than that seen in the first three months of 2025, despite a higher volume. In total, 3,330,228 units were delivered, improving 37.2% compared to volumes seen between April and June 2024.

BEVs made up 58.2% of the second quarter EV total, increasing 0.6pp. PHEVs accounted for the remaining 41.8% of sales.

Domestic domination

With the first half of the year completed, domestic brands dominated China’s EV market. There was little change in the top four from the first quarter of the year. However, the figures show just how strong Chinese carmakers’ local hold is.

BYD continued to lead China’s EV sector. The brand has made the PHEV market its own, with at least six models appearing in every monthly top 10 so far this year. BYD appears to have suffered no damage from this internal competition, while its BEV deliveries also increased.

The marque led the Chinese EV market at the halfway point of 2024. However, with 1,550,700 EVs taking to the roads between January and June this year, its volumes have risen by 19.9%. With a lead of over a million units, the carmaker is dominating China’s EV market.

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BEV-powered performance

In the first half of 2024, Tesla secured second place in China’s EV market. A year later, that position was claimed by Geely. Combined with Galaxy, it saw 523,804 plug-in sales in the first six months of the year, up by 283.4% year on year. This includes a 291.7% improvement in the second quarter of the year.

Geely’s rise is thanks to its performance in the BEV market. Its Geely Geome Xingyuan model led the way after six months of the year. This alone made up 39.2% of Geely’s overall volume, outpacing the brand’s total from 2024.

In addition, despite slipping down the PHEV chart, the Galaxy Starship 7 model helped to boost deliveries.

For the first time since 2019, Chinese brands held the top three positions in the country in the first half. Wuling, combined with its Baojung brand, held on to third from the first quarter, with 358,407 units.

It saw sales increase by 68.2% year on year, giving the carmaker a 6% share of the EV total, up 1pp. Wuling enjoyed a stronger second quarter, with sales up 84.3%.

Tesla struggles

As Chinese brands gained ground, Tesla lost out. Having regularly been in the top three in recent years, it slipped to fourth in the first half of 2025.

It recorded 263,935 deliveries in the period, a 6.5% decline. This was not helped by a 13.7% fall in volumes during the second quarter. Even topping the BEV market with the Model Y in June did not help. Overall, the brand held 4.4% of the market, down by 2.3pp.

Behind the US marque, the rest of the EV brand top 10 was made up of domestic carmakers.

Chery jumped from seventh at the end of the first quarter to fifth after six months. With 211,567 sales, it increased volumes by 152.2% compared to the same period in 2024. The brand is continuing to expand globally, but this does not appear to have impacted its performance at home.

Another Chinese carmaker expanding into new markets is Leapmotor. However, it managed to perform well domestically.

The brand jumped from eighth to sixth at the end of the first half of the year. Its 138.8% sales improvement, to 207,031 units, was helped by a strong volume rise in the second quarter. Leapmotor’s market share increased by 1.5pp, to 3.5% in the first six months of 2025.

Strong performances unrewarded

Both Li Auto and Xpeng dropped positions compared to the first quarter of the year. Down two positions to seventh, Li Auto ended the half with 203,950 deliveries, a 7.7% improvement. This gave it a 3.4% share of the market. However, with increasing competition, this was down by 1.1pp year on year.

Xpeng has had a strong first half of the year. Deliveries soared by 262%, with 182,053 units taking to Chinese roads. This gave it a 3.1% hold of the EV total, up from 1.2%. However, despite a strong second quarter, with a volume increase of 214%, other brands delivered higher totals.

Aito entered the top 10 brands in ninth, with 158,187 deliveries. This was down 12.8% compared to the first half of last year, while its market share slumped by 1.6pp.

This meant Xiaomi dropped to 10^th, with 157,926 deliveries during the first half of 2025. This was an improvement of 426.4%, the biggest year-on-year growth in the top 10. Meanwhile, its market share was up 2pp to 2.7%. Yet, with increasing competition in the market, volumes for other brands improved more in the six-month period.

Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market had a resurgent period in the first six months of 2025. But which brands have been able to capitalise on this growth? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker goes through the figures from EV Volumes.

EV sales continued to climb in Europe across the second quarter of 2025, according to EV Volumes’ data. A total of 948,203 plug-ins were handed over to customers from April to June, marking a 27.4% year-on-year increase.

So, across the first half of 2025, EV deliveries grew by 23.8% compared to the same period last year. A total of 1,796,162 EVs were sold, equating to a gain of 345,691 units.

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) increased their share of the EV market in the second quarter. The technology accounted for 34.4% of deliveries, up by 2.8 percentage points (pp) year on year. This meant battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) represented 65.6% of sales.

However, across the first half of 2025, the share of BEVs within the EV market grew by 0.6pp to a dominant 66.9%. Consequently, PHEVs made up 33.1% of total deliveries.

Germany leads Europe

Germany recorded the most EV sales in Europe from January to June. It accounted for 21.5% of all plug-in sales in the region, up 2.7pp year on year. The UK also posted high volumes, representing 18.5% of the European EV total, an increase from its previous 17.2% share.

France was third, making up 11.2% of overall deliveries. However, this was a significant drop of 5.1pp compared to the first half of 2024. Spain was some way behind in fourth with a 5.9%, yet this was a positive progression from its previous 3.9% market hold.

The Netherlands recorded the fifth-highest number of EV sales in the first half. Its 5.6% share was down by 0.3pp from the same period in 2024.

VW’s emphatic EV victory

Volkswagen (VW) led Europe’s EV market six months into 2025. Its market share soared from 6.5% during the same period of 2024 to 11.4% this year.

This was thanks to the brand more than doubling its delivery total. Specifically, 204,805 units were handed over to customers, up 115.8% year on year. The German brand was also the best-selling carmaker in the second quarter.

VW has seen success in both the BEV and PHEV markets. Three of its ID. models featured in Europe’s all-electric top 10 from January to June, making up 56.5% of the carmaker’s EV sales. Meanwhile, its Tiguan SUV led the region’s PHEV market.

VW’s impressive performance has come at the expense of its two domestic rivals, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The former still sat in second, however, its market share fell by 0.7pp to 9.2%. This was despite posting a 15.1% sales growth, equating to 164,976 units. The brand enjoyed a solid performance in the second quarter, posting a 17.3% volume improvement.

The iX1 BEV was the manufacturer’s best-selling EV, accounting for 18.8% of its total in the region. The i4 BEV and X1 PHEV also made notable contributions to volumes, recording 14.2% and 12% shares, respectively.

Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz suffered a 3.5% drop in volumes. The marque’s 121,986-unit total equated to a 6.8% share, down from 8.7%. This decline was driven by an 8.1% fall in sales during the first quarter. However, the brand recovered to record 1.5% growth from April to June.

The carmaker’s two best-selling EVs were the all-electric EQA and EQB. These models represented 16.9% and 14.1% of Mercedes-Benz’s European EV sales, respectively. Its GLC PHEV recorded significant deliveries too, representing 12.9% of the brand’s EV sales.

Contrasting EV fortunes

Tesla finished fourth in the first half of 2025. The US brand endured a 33.4% year-on-year sales decline, with 109,985 deliveries. Many parallels can be drawn between this result and VW’s turnaround.

In the first half of 2025, Tesla took a 6.1% European EV market share. This was 0.4pp below VW’s share at the same point last year. In the first half of 2024, Tesla led the market, representing 11.4% of regional EV sales. This is the same share that VW now controls.

Fifth place went to Volvo, which is struggling to match its 2024 performance. In the first half of 2025, volumes were down 17.2% to 102,533 units, while its share dropped by 2.8pp to 5.7%. The Swedish carmaker saw an even sharper sales decline of 20.9% in the second quarter, putting it seventh.

Conversely, Audi is having a more positive 2025. The marque was just 2,519 units away from entering the top five. This was thanks to a 6.3% improvement in deliveries across the first six months of the year.

The carmaker’s 100,014 EV sales meant a 5.6% share during the first half, down from 6.5% 12 months ago. This drop could be due to the success of VW, which leads the table.

Elsewhere in the group, Skoda saw sales soar as it moved up one spot to seventh. It enjoyed the biggest year-on-year increase of the top 10 brands, with a 154.4% jump to 91,943 units. Its share more than doubled, going from 2.5% to 5.1%. Its second quarter was also exceptional, with a 199.2% rise in deliveries.

Cupra and Kia drop

In turn, Cupra dropped one position to eighth. The Spanish marque saw triple-digit growth in the first quarter, with volumes up 124.6% from January to March. It could not match this performance in the second quarter, but still recorded a 56.4% increase.

This equated to an 84.6% improvement in the first half of the year, while its share rose from 2.9% to 4.3%.

Renault was another manufacturer that started the year well, with a 90% year-on-year rise in volumes during the first quarter. Its sales pace slowed slightly from April to June, as it recorded a 57.9% rise.

This equated to a 72% delivery increase in the first half of 2025, which was enough for it to move into ninth. Accordingly, its market hold rose by 1.1pp to 4.1%.

Kia dropped to 10^th, with its 72,457-unit total up 12.5% compared to the first half of 2024. Despite its consistent growth, its share fell from 4.4% to 4%. This decline can be attributed to increased competition and strong sales improvement from other brands.

The brand’s position in the top 10 does not appear secure. Kia was the 12^th best-selling EV carmaker from April to June, while BYD came eighth. This marked the Chinese carmaker’s first appearance in Europe’s quarterly table. The Chinese marque enjoyed the biggest year-on-year increase of any brand in the top 10 in the second quarter. Its sales grew by 335.6% to 42,005 units. BYD could enter the annual chart in the third quarter if its sales keep following this trend.

What were the most popular electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe and China during the first half of 2025? What has the latest round of tariff talks between the EU and the US produced?  Autovista24 special editor Phil Curry explores the week’s headlines in the latest Automotive Update podcast.

In this week’s episode, Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker analyses Europe’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) markets. China’s best-selling EVs are also revealed.

Additionally, the outcome of the latest tariff discussions between the EU and the US. Plus, a partnership sending shockwaves through the fleet sector, and the latest EV battery news.

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European EV battles

The European EV market has been competitive in the first half of 2025. In the BEV sector, the Tesla Model Y was the clear leader in the first half of the year. It was followed by its sibling, the Model 3.

However, the Volkswagen (VW) ID.4 was not far behind. The brand’s ID.7 and ID.3 were close in fifth and seventh, respectively. Additionally, the Renault 5 and the Alpine A290 increased pressure in fourth, as well as the Skoda Enyaq in sixth. 

In the PHEV market, there was a close battle for first. The Volvo XC60 led the year-to-date standings from January to May. However, the VW Tiguan squeezed past it to top the table at the halfway point. Behind, the BYD Seal U could also contend for first, even after a slow start to the year.

EVs and upward momentuma

Tesla rose to the top of China’s BEV market in June. The carmaker’s Model Y recorded the highest volumes during the month, thanks partly to its quarterly reporting patterns. The Geely Geome Xingyuan took second, while the BYD Seagull finished third.

Geely’s Geome Xingyuan comfortably led China’s BEV market after the first six months of 2025. The BYD Seagull and the Tesla Model Y jumped up a position to second and third place, respectively. Meanwhile, the Wuling Mini fell from the runner-up spot to fourth, having led the market in April. 

In the PHEV sector, BYD continued its domination. The Qin Plus took the monthly top spot in June, while the Song Plus secured second, and the BYD Seal 06 came third. The BYD Song Plus led the way in the first half, followed by the BYD Qin Plus. The BYD Song Pro remained third, while the Li Auto L6 held onto fourth.

EU and US tariff talks

The EU and US have issued a joint statement establishing a framework for ‘fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment.’ This confirms and builds on the political agreement reached at the end of July.

The statement lays out in detail the new US tariff regime towards the EU, with a tariff rate of 15% on most EU goods. The rate will apply to passenger cars and car parts, with the EU initiating the procedures for tariff reductions in relation to US products. 

Industry association ACEA said it is encouraged by the confirmation that the US will reduce its tariffs on imports of EU passenger cars from 27.5% to 15%. 

Hertz joins Amazon Autos

Hertz Car Sales has joined Amazon Autos. The pair will let buyers browse, finance, and purchase from a selection of thousands of used cars.

As Amazon Autos’ first fleet dealer, Hertz Car Sales is expanding the available inventory on the platform, offering a wider selection of vehicles. Customers can now browse the company’s listings on Amazon Autos, complete their purchase online, and pick up their vehicle at Hertz Car Sales locations. 

Initially, this will include four US locations, with plans to expand to the company’s 45 sites across the country.  

Battery partnerships for EVs

Nissan has partnered with US-based LiCAP Technologies to develop production process technology for the cathode electrode in all-solid-state batteries. In the US, Hyundai has filed a patent application. This covers a method allowing copper to be used inside the cells of solid-state batteries, as reported by Electrive.

Elsewhere, Mobility Sweden and the Norwegian Bilimportørenes Landsforening have entered a strategic partnership, according to Electrive. The two companies are cooperating to meet the upcoming requirements of the new EU battery regulation.

Between January and June, China’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market saw domestic competition increase. Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sector remained closely contested. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry examines the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market with EV Volumes data.

China’s BEV market growth faltered again in June, as it caught up with a strong period of sales in 2024. Overall, 3,498,460 units were delivered in the country during the first half of 2025, a 43.7% year-on-year increase.

However, having peaked at a 50.7% rise in the cumulative figures in April, both May and June saw this figure wane. After exceptional growth in February, March and April, improvements were more relaxed in May. June saw an improvement of 39% compared to last year, as 687,277 units were sold in the country.

Meanwhile, the PHEV market returned to an upward growth trend following a wobble in May. The market increased by 36.1% between January and June, with 2,460,588 units taking to Chinese roads.

This was helped by another strong month in June, although the 30.4% monthly increase was the market’s lowest figure since January. Still, the consistent improvements in both BEV and PHEV markets show China’s increasing EV strength.

Geely increases its lead

Having reclaimed the top spot in May, the Geely Geome Xingyuan increased its lead in the first half of 2025. The model, which came to the market in September 2024, achieved 205,091 sales between January and June. This meant it made up 5.9% of BEV sales in the country.

June’s outcome created multiple changes in the overall results for the first half of 2025. The BYD Seagull rose to second position, taking a 5% market share with 174,912 units delivered.

This placed it 30,179 behind the Geely model, which has outsold the BYD in five of the six months counted. If the Xingyuan continues its impressive run, it could be difficult to catch.

Tesla’s quarterly delivery boost meant its June results propelled the Model Y into third, from fifth in May. With 171,491 sales, it sits just 3,421 units behind the BYD, taking a 4.9% hold of the market.

The Wuling Mini, which topped the table four months into 2025, slipped back to fourth at the end of June. With 170,632 units delivered, it was just 859 sales behind the Tesla Model Y.

Given the US crossover’s patchy performance in the market in the first half of 2025, the Mini could move up. However, it will need extremely strong results to return to the top of the table.

The fortunes of the BYD, Tesla and Wuling vehicles show the competitive nature of the Chinese market this year. In the first half of 2024, the Tesla Model Y was 50,000 units ahead of the BYD Seagull. This embodied what was a two-horse race 12 months ago. In 2025, the market is more open, with multiple models in the running for the title.

Close competition in China

Fifth went to the Xiaomi SU7 with 155,692 sales. With a 4.5% market share, the model was 14,940 units away from the top four. A further 55,102 units back in sixth was the BYD Yuan Up. It claimed 100,590 deliveries and a 2.9% share of the BEV market in the first six months.

The Wuling Bingo held seventh, with 92,896 units sold and a 2.7% market share. Improving one position to eighth was the Tesla Model 3, benefiting from the brand’s quarterly reporting. It was just 977 units behind the city car, with 91,919 deliveries in total. This gave the BEV a 2.6% market share.

In ninth, the Geely Panda Mini was 670 units behind, having achieved 91,249 deliveries in the first half of 2025. It secured a 2.6% share of the BEV total.

Rounding out the table in 10^th was the BYD Yuan Plus, with 86,800 deliveries. Having placed third in the first half of last year, the model has been a victim of increased competition.

Tesla takes the wheel in China

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling BEV in China during June, thanks partially to the carmaker’s quarterly reporting pattern. It achieved 44,848 deliveries, up 1.7% compared to the same month last year.

This was the model’s best improvement of the year, and only its second across the first six months of 2025. Due to increased competition, its market share fell 2.4 percentage points (pp), to 6.5% in the month.

The Geely Geome Xingyuan continued its impressive performance, with 40,891 deliveries putting it in second. This equated to a 5.9% share of overall deliveries in its 10^th month on sale.

The BYD Seagull ended June in third, with 30,708 units taking to Chinese roads. With competition increasing, this was a 12.8% dip compared to last year, while its share of 4.5% was 2.6pp down.

Having struggled in May, the Wuling Mini ended June in fourth and lost further ground to the leading BEV models. It achieved 26,111 deliveries, which was still a 156.3% rise year on year. This also allowed the BEV to grow its market share by 1.7pp, to 3.8%.

Completing the top five was the Xiaomi SU7, with 23,225 units. This was a 62.5% volume increase. It secured a 3.4% hold of the BEV total in the month, up from 2.9%.

BYD on the up

The BYD Dolphin rose to sixth in June with 18,106 deliveries. This was a 114.8% year-on-year improvement, giving the Chinese model a 2.6% market share, up 0.9pp.

Seventh went to the Tesla Model 3, benefiting from the brand’s quarterly reporting. With 16,636 sales, it was 8.3% down on the total achieved in June 2024. This meant its share of the overall BEV total slid from 3.7% to 2.4%.

The BYD Yuan Up took eighth position with 15,347 deliveries, an 82.9% rise. This gave it a 2.2% market share, growing by 0.5pp. In ninth was the Changan Lumin, with its highest monthly sales figure since November 2024. Its 15,018-unit total represented a 70.5% year-on-year improvement, while its 2.2% hold of the market was up 0.4pp.

Two models tied for 10^th spot, both of which achieved a record result in their fourth month of sales. This was the BYD Sea Lion 05, making its top 10 debut, and the BYD Qin L. Both recorded 15,000 deliveries in June, equating to a 2.2% share.

Best-selling PHEV declines

There was a sense of status quo in the top four of the PHEV market after six months of 2025. However, the gaps between each ebbed and flowed thanks to each model’s performance in June.

Leading the way after six months was the BYD Song Plus. Despite seeing year-on-year declines in five of the first six months of 2025, its 119,213 total meant it secured first. This translated to a 4.8% market share. However, for the first time since taking the lead in February, its lead over second declined.

Sitting 10,801 units behind in second was the BYD Qin Plus. The model also suffered declines in every month during the first half of 202. However, its volumes were enough to give it a 108,412-unit total. This was enough for a 4.4% market share.

The BYD Song Pro achieved only its second volume improvement of the year in June. This allowed it to hold third six months into the year, although its 100,140 deliveries saw it slip further behind the Qin Plus.

The first non-BYD model in the top 10 between January and June was the Li Auto L6, taking fourth. With 96,354 units, it was 3,786 deliveries behind the top three. However, this was a drop, with the model just 362 units behind in May. Nevertheless, it managed to achieve a 3.9% market share in the six-month period.

The first change in the table occurred in fifth, as the BYD Seal 06 jumped one position. Its strong performance in June left it just 542 units behind the Li Auto L6. The BYD PHEV achieved a total of 95,812 deliveries during the first half.

BYD competes with itself

The rise of the Seal 06 came at the expense of the BYD Qin L, which dropped to sixth. With 94,600 deliveries, it took a 3.8% hold of the market and was 1,212 units behind its stablemate.

Another model making moves was the BYD Song L, which improved to take seventh place. With 76,500 sales, it held a 3.1% market share.

Its rise came at the expense of the Galaxy Starship 7, which dropped to eighth with 70,918 deliveries. This meant it took a 2.9% market share. Having started the year on top, the Starship 7 has not appeared in the last two monthly top 10 standings. This has caused it to drop down the table, although it had maintained seventh position for the three previous months.

The BYD Destroyer 05 re-entered the table in ninth, having dropped out in April. It managed 61,858 sales in the first six months of 2025, equating to a 2.5% share of the PHEV total. Rounding out the top 10 was the Aito M9, with 58,700 deliveries and a 2.4% market share.

Qin Plus moves up

For the first time in 2025, the BYD Qin Plus topped the monthly figures in June. The model achieved 25,000 sales, although this equated to a 29.9% year-on-year drop. The total was enough for a 4.8% market share, which dipped by 4.1pp year on year.

The BYD Song Plus secured second, with 21,813 units taking to Chinese roads in the month. This was a decline of 22.6% year on year. Its hold of the overall monthly PHEV total was 4.2%, down from 7.1%.

Completing BYD’s first top-three lockout since March was the Seal 06. It recorded its best result of the first six months, with 21,770 units delivered. This was a 185.5% year-on-year improvement, while its market share jumped by 2.3pp to 4.2%.

The Aito M8, in only its third month on sale in China, took fourth with 21,815 units. This was a 4.1% hold of the monthly PHEV total. It was the model’s best performance, putting it only 585 units away from the top three.

Fifth went to the BYD Song Pro, with 19,895 sales in June, a 3% improvement over the same month last year. However, with increased competition, the model’s market share fell by 1pp, to 3.8%.

Record results in China

The BYD Song L, which first went on sale in July 2024, was sixth. It achieved 18,298 deliveries in the month, giving it a 3.5% market share.

Following in seventh was the Li Auto L6, with 16,471 sales. This was a decline of 31% year on year, with a 2.8pp fall in market share coming as a result. The model achieved 3.2% of total PHEV deliveries in the month.

Just 167 units back, the BYD Qin L also struggled in June. With 16,304 sales, the PHEV saw a 9.5% drop in deliveries. Its market share declined by 1.4pp, ending the period at 3.1%, as it took eighth place.

A further 204 deliveries behind in ninth was the BYD Destroyer 05. Despite re-entering the year-to-date top 10, it did so due to the poor performances of its competitors. With 16,100 sales, volumes declined 17.2% year on year. This meant its market hold fell from 4.9% in June 2024 to 3.1% this year.

Rounding out the top 10 was the Haval H6, making its top 10 debut with 12,708 units delivered. This was a 584.7% year-on-year improvement.

Despite having launched in September 2022, June was the first time the model achieved a five-digit monthly total. Additionally, the SUV’s June figure was nearly 1,000 units higher than its full-year total in 2024. As a result, its hold of the PHEV total in the month jumped from 0.5% last year to 2.4% in June.

A familiar model headed Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market after the first six months of 2025. But as battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) deliveries continued to surge, which models made the biggest moves? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker investigates.

Europe’s BEV market grew by 14.7% in June, marking the technology’s 10^th month of consecutive sales growth. However, it was also its smallest year-on-year increase of 2025 so far.

A total of 240,379 all-electric models took to Europe’s roads in June. This equated to a gain of 30,818 units compared to 12 months ago, according to the latest EV Volumes data. Meanwhile, PHEV deliveries soared by 39% to 118,914 units. This was up 33,364 units on June 2024 and gave the powertrain its fourth month of growth in a row.

In the first half of 2025, BEV volumes rose by 24.9% to 1,201,356 units. This result follows an established trend, with consistent double-digit growth in every month so far this year.

PHEVs recorded slightly lower growth of 21.7%, with 594,806 deliveries. Since April, the technology has performed stronger than BEVs, posting its biggest increase of the year in May. However, declines in January and February hampered its year-to-date performance.

Which countries drove volumes?

Germany saw the greatest volume of BEV and PHEV sales in Europe across the first six months of 2025. The country made up 20.6% of all-electric volumes and captured 23.3% of plug-in hybrid deliveries. The UK followed, recording an 18.7% and 18% share of the BEV and PHEV markets, respectively.

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France saw the third-most BEV deliveries in the first half of 2025, with a 12.7% market share. Then came Belgium and Norway, which represented 6.4% and 5.9% of BEV volumes, respectively.

The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden followed in sixth, seventh and eighth. So, the two remaining markets from Europe’s big five, Spain and Italy, were only the ninth and 10^th-best-selling BEV markets.

However, the two countries fared much better when looking at PHEV volumes. Spain recorded the third-highest number of deliveries, accounting for 9.6% of the European market. Italy was fifth in the rankings, making up 7.5% of sales. The two were split by France in fourth, accounting for 8.1% of PHEV deliveries in Europe.

Tesla back on top

In the first six months of 2025, Tesla retained its lead at the front of Europe’s BEV market. The Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan took first and second, respectively. They were also Europe’s best-selling EV models overall in the first half of the year.

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The two BEVs will look to replicate their full-year results from 2022, 2023, and 2024. While the Model Y is comfortably leading, the Model 3 is being closely challenged by five of Europe’s domestic models.

The Tesla Model Y recorded 69,223 deliveries from January to June, putting it over 29,000 units ahead of its sibling. The crossover has held the top spot since February, claiming a 5.8% market share in the first six months of 2025.

Meanwhile, a total of 40,100 new Tesla Model 3s were delivered to customers, equating to a 3.3% market hold.

The sedan has been on a rollercoaster ride so far this year. It finished outside of the top 10 in January before returning to the year-to-date table in eighth during February. It climbed to second in March, fell to third in April, and dropped to eighth in May. It only managed to return to second in June.

Europe’s BEV challengers

The Volkswagen (VW) ID.4 dropped to third, with 39,881 sales. This was just 219 units behind the Tesla Model 3.

The combined total of the Renault 5 and Alpine A290 moved up two positions to fourth. This meant 38,608 units were delivered in the first six months of the year. After sitting third in May, the VW ID.7 trailed the hatchbacks by 573 units in fifth.

With 37,792 sales, the Skoda Enyaq dropped two positions from the previous month. Yet, the gap between the SUV and the seventh-place VW ID.3 was tight, with just five units separating the two.

This means only 2,313 units separated second and seventh place. So, while first place may not currently be up for grabs, the battle for second appears wide open.

The Kia EV3 emerged a little further back in eighth, down one position from May. The compact crossover recorded 34,593 sales from January to June. In ninth, the Skoda Elroq made its first appearance in the year-to-date top 10. This was thanks to a total of 33,679 deliveries.

Rounding out the table was the Audi Q4 e-tron, which fell one place from May, with 31,547 units. This meant six VW Group models featured in the BEV year-to-date top 10, the OEM’s best result this year.

However, this positivity could be short-lived. Another German SUV sits just 507 units behind, namely the BMW iX1.

Model Y stretches ahead

The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 topped Europe’s BEV market in June’s standalone figures. Both vehicles appeared to experience their end-of-quarter delivery peak. This marked their third monthly top-two finish in 2025.

The former recorded 23,887 sales, its highest monthly volume so far this year. This was the first time in 2025 that the crossover achieved a year-on-year improvement, albeit with a gain of just six units on June 2024. The BEV took a 9.9% market share in June, down by 1.5 percentage points (pp) compared to 12 months ago.

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The Model 3 sat nearly 13,000 units behind its sibling, yet this was still enough to take second. Its monthly total of 10,896 deliveries marked a 47.8% decline compared to its performance in June 2024. It accounted for 4.5% of overall volumes, down from 10%.

Finishing third was the Skoda Elroq. After eight months on the market, it recorded a best-ever 9,593 deliveries and a 4% share. Behind was the combined total of the Renault 5 and Alpine A290. The pair posted their highest-ever monthly total of 7,928 units after entering the market in June 2024, equating to a 3.3% share.

VW Group stalling?

Then came the VW ID.3, which saw volumes fall by 29.1% year on year to 7,041 deliveries. However, this was still its biggest monthly figure since June 2024. The hatchback accounted for 2.9% of overall deliveries, down 1.8pp compared to one year ago.

The BMW iX1 secured its highest finish of the year in sixth, thanks to 6,562 units, up 25.9% year on year. This was its largest monthly total since December 2023.

Consequently, its grip on the market tightened from 2.5% to 2.7%. If it maintains this form in the coming months, it is likely to enter the year-to-date top 10, as its closest competitor, the Audi Q4 e-tron, has not featured in the monthly standings since April.

The Skoda Enyaq landed seventh, matching the BMW iX1’s sales total. Despite this being a 15.2% increase year on year, it also marked the BEV’s worst monthly placement so far in 2025. Its market hold was stable at 2.7%.

Its VW Group stablemates, the VW ID.4 and VW ID.7, recorded their lowest finishing positions of the year, too. The former came eighth with 6,421 units, a drop of 8.9% compared to 12 months ago. Unsurprisingly, its share dropped from 3.4% to 2.7%.

However, the VW ID.7 still had a relatively positive month. It saw volumes soar by 317.1% to 5,718 deliveries. Furthermore, it captured 2.4% of the BEV total, up by 1.7pp.

The Audi Q6 e-tron rounded out the top 10. The SUV posted 5,577 sales and a 2.3% share. This is despite being a relatively new model to the market, having started deliveries in February 2024.

Europe’s PHEV fight

For the first time in 2025, the Volvo XC60 was knocked off the top spot in Europe’s year-to-date PHEV table. Instead, the VW Tiguan was the model to beat. With 29,182 sales, it sat ahead of its rival by just 89 units. Both SUVs accounted for 4.9% of the PHEV total.

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The current top two started 2025 well, finishing no lower than fourth in the first six months of the year. However, the battle to become Europe’s best-selling PHEV is not just a two-way fight.

This is because the BYD Seal U has slowly been ramping up the pace. In January, it did not appear in the top 10, while in February, it was only eighth in the year-to-date table. However, by March it had moved into fourth, and in May it jumped to third. Now, with 27,098 deliveries, only 2,000 units separate it from the market leader.

Fading winning hopes

Fourth place went to Ford’s Kuga. In March, it was second in the year-to-date table and trailed the top spot by only 1,781 units. However, the SUV’s hopes of a full-year win have faded since then, posting 22,876 sales from January to June.

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Another model that started the year well was the BMW X1, claiming third in February’s year-to-date standings. It now sits fifth, with 19,855 deliveries, moving the PHEV ahead of the Toyota C-HR. The latter recorded 18,970 sales in the first six months of 2025.

There was a close battle for seventh, with the Mercedes-Benz GLC coming out on top. It recorded 15,774 deliveries and moved past the Cupra Formentor. The two are separated by just 66 units.

The BMW 5-Series remained in ninth, posting 14,955 sales across the first half of the year. However, it cannot sit comfortably, as the MG eHS entered the year-to-date top 10 for the first time in 2025. The SUV trails the BMW 5-Series by 137 units.

VW Tiguan takes victory

Propelling the VW Tiguan to the top of the year-to-date PHEV table was a record monthly result in June. The SUV posted 6,105 deliveries, marking a monumental increase of 1,316.5% year on year. This gave the PHEV a 5.1% market share, up 4.6pp on June 2024.

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The BYD Seal U secured second with 5,885 sales. This meant a year-on-year improvement of 5,108% for the model, which first recorded sales in the market in February 2024. It accounted for 4.9% of the PHEV total, up from a 0.1% share 12 months ago.

In third was the Volvo XC60, posting 4,667 units. This was a growth of 0.7% from one year ago. However, with its two title rivals performing strongly, it will need to up its pace to stay within reach of the top spot. Due to increased market competition, the XC60’s market share fell from 5.4% to 3.9%.

The BMW X1 finished fourth, as volumes grew by 38.4% to 4,235 units, another record monthly result. Further displaying the PHEV market’s competitiveness, its share stayed stable at 3.6%.

Fifth went to the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The SUV recorded a 6.6% growth to 3,766 deliveries, its highest monthly total so far in 2025. Meanwhile, it captured 3.2% of overall volumes, down from 4.1%.

Record results?

In sixth came the Ford Puma, with 3,560 sales, a drop of 17.5% compared to 12 months prior. Consequently, its market share declined by 2pp to 3%.

Seventh went to the MG eHS, making its third appearance in the top 10 this year. The SUV’s total of 3,312 units was up by 76.5% and marked its highest monthly volume since December 2022. Meanwhile, its market share rose from 2.2% to 2.8%.

The Toyota C-HR landed eighth, its lowest finishing position so far in 2025. However, it saw deliveries surge by 109.4% year on year, with 3,210 units. This meant its grip on the market tightened by 0.9pp to 2.7%.

In ninth, the VW Golf recorded growth of 540.8% to 3,018 sales. This was its biggest monthly volume since June 2021, providing the hatchback with its highest-finishing position of 2025 so far. In turn, its share rose from 0.6% to 2.5%.

The BMW 5-Series came 10^th with 2,829 units. This equated to a 276.2% increase on June 2024 and marked its best month of deliveries since December 2022. The PHEV saw a 1.5pp uptick in its market share to 2.4%.