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Chinese TVs push into the UK market
CNBC Television· 2026-07-17 21:00
Walk the streets of London and you'll quickly realize the UK capital has become a popular place for Chinese-made vehicles. From the JCO7 SUV to the BYD Seal to Xile's allect electric EX5 at Lipcom Cars in Maidstone, England, about an hour outside of London, Chris and Tracy Smith have loved their Jeep, but are now looking to buy a Xile SUV. It's value for money and and what you're getting in in in equipment as opposed to some of the top brands that are selling for probably more money but with less accessorie ...
How Chinese Automakers Like Geely And BYD Are Taking Over The UK
CNBC· 2026-07-17 18:00
Chinese automakers have captured more than 30% of the UK’s EV market, up from less than 1% seven years ago. Government subsidies allow brands like BYD and Geely to price vehicles thousands of pounds below European competitors. As Volkswagen’s profits fall and Tesla’s UK market share drops, American and European automakers are racing to respond to China’s growing global push. Chapters: Intro | 00:00 - 01:08 Chapter 1: Chinese cars in the UK | 01:09 - 02:28 Chapter 2: China’s global growth | 02:29 - 4:46 Chap ...