BYD Song led the sales of models in China in November 2025 with 56,000 units, followed by Tesla Model Y with 55,000 units. According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on December 8, wholesale sales of electric vehicles in November reached 1.706 million units, up 18.7% year-on-year and 5.8% month-on-month; retail sales reached 1.321 million units, up 4.2% year-on-year and 3.0% month-on-month.
Market ranking and size as of November 2025
In the top 10 best-selling car models in November, electric cars took up 9 positions. Notably, Xiaomi YU7 with sales of more than 33,000 units appeared in the top 10 for the first time, marking the appearance of Xiaomi's first SUV model on this list.
| Indicators | Value | Compared to the same period | Compared to last month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric vehicle wholesale | 1.706 million units | +18.7% | +5.8% |
| Electric vehicle retail | 1.321 million units | +4.2% | +3.0% |
| Electric vehicle penetration rate (retail) | 59.3% | +7 percentage points | — |
Top car models of November
| Car model | November sales |
|---|---|
| BYD Song | 56,000 |
| Tesla Model Y | 55,000 |
| Xiaomi YU7 | more than 33,000 |
Penetration by brand segment
Electric vehicle penetration in China's total retail car sales in November reached 59.3%, a 7 percentage point increase year-on-year. By brand group:
| Brand group | Penetration rate |
|---|---|
| Inland | 79.6% |
| Luxury cars | 38.8% |
| Main joint venture | 8% |
Electric vehicle retail market share structure in November
In terms of retail market share, domestic brands account for a large proportion, but the emerging brand group recorded a clear increase year-on-year, while Tesla and the joint venture group decreased slightly over the same period.
| Group | Market share | Changes compared to last year |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic brand | 67.5% | -5.9% |
| Main joint venture brand | 3.2% | -0.14% |
| Emerging brands (Xiaopeng, Leap Motor, Xiaomi) | 22.1% | +5.9% |
| Renault | 5.5% | -0.3% |
Quick note
- BYD Song retains the top spot by model, surpassing Tesla Model Y in November 2025.
- Nine out of ten best-selling models are electric vehicles, reflecting a high level of adoption of electrification.
- Electric vehicle penetration reached 59.3% in retail; domestic markets led in penetration with 79.6%.
- The market share of emerging brands (Xiaopeng, Leap Motor, Xiaomi) increased to 22.1%, while Tesla remained at 5.5%.
The above figures are based on information released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on December 8th.
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