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Exterior view of the Tesla Gigafactory during a government-organised media trip in Shanghai, China, April 14, 2026. Go Nakamura | Reuters
BEIJING — Survivors have emerged in China's fiercely competitive car market, which is increasingly dominated by electric-powered vehicles. Here are brands that have emerged as Chinese consumers' favorite, according to industry data from Autohome:
1. Geely ranks first
Among the 10 most popular car models sold in China in the six months through July, Geely 's Xingyuan electric hatchback was the bestseller with nearly 197,500 units sold. The price? Just under 100,000 yuan ($14,820). Geely has emerged as a close rival to BYD, ranking second by overall China sales volume in 2025. The Hangzhou-based company still sells gasoline-powered cars in addition to electric vehicles, such as those sold under its premium brand Zeekr.
2. Tesla keeps selling
The company's Model Y ranked second in popularity with more than 180,000 of the electric SUVs sold. The Tesla car comes at a steeper price tag of 263,500 yuan to 313,500 yuan, but that didn't stop it from topping sales of Li Auto 's i6 SUV and Xiaomi's SU7 sedan.
3. BYD barely makes top 5
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