Huan Qiu Wang·2026-01-01 00:47Group 1 - Chinese automakers, led by MG, BYD, and Chery, are expected to surpass 200,000 new car sales in the UK by 2025, potentially capturing 10% of the local market share [2] - In Spain and Norway, 10% of new car sales come from Chinese brands, while the average in Western Europe is 6% [2] - China's leading position in the global electric vehicle industry is attributed to its dominance in the lithium-ion battery supply chain, which has driven the growth of Chinese car sales [2] Group 2 - Despite facing EU tariff pressures, Chinese automakers are expected to maintain strong expansion momentum in the European market by 2025, with a projected market share of 12.8% in the electric vehicle sector [2] - In the rapidly growing hybrid vehicle segment, Chinese brands have surpassed a 13% market share across the EU, EFTA countries, and the UK [2] - Chinese car manufacturers are adopting flexible strategies to counter the impact of additional tariffs, absorbing some costs while shifting focus to unaffected areas like hybrid models and non-EU markets [2] Group 3 - Brands such as BYD and SAIC, along with new entrants like Chery and Leap Motor, are intensifying their efforts in the European market by 2025 [3] - Leap Motor's electric vehicle sales in Europe have surged over 4000% by October 2025, supported by a joint venture with Stellantis NV [3] - Chery's Omoda brand has seen a 1100% increase in electric vehicle sales during the same period [3]