Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-01-21 10:38Group 1 - The UK automotive market is attracting attention from Chinese manufacturers due to the lack of domestic automakers targeting the mass market and the absence of tariffs on Asian electric vehicle imports [1][3] - The UK automotive market has not yet recovered to its pre-pandemic level of 2.5 million vehicles annually, and the entry of Chinese brands is expected to accelerate this recovery [1] - Chinese brands, led by SAIC's MG, doubled their market share in the UK to 10% last year, with BYD and Chery increasing their shares significantly in December [3][5] Group 2 - New entrants such as Geely, Changan, Xpeng, and Leap Motor have entered the UK market since 2023, with Geely's premium electric brand targeting the UK after entering 12 European markets [3] - BYD plans to introduce its high-end brand Tengshi, while Chery may launch its new energy brand Lepas in the UK [5] - The UK market is projected to see Chinese brands capture 20% of the market share by 2028, with plans to offer not only electric vehicles but also fuel and hybrid models [5]