"Chinese companies accounted for 9.7% of the 2m new car registrations in the UK in 2025, or 196,000 vehicles, according to preliminary figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. That was nearly double the 4.9% market share achieved by the country's carmakers in 2024. Electric car sales rose by nearly a quarter year on year to a record of 473,000, making up 23.4% of the overall market"
"Chinese brands, led by MG, BYD and Chery, which also runs Jaecoo and Omoda, have pushed into the UK which, unlike the US or the EU, has not imposed tariffs on imports from the country. Tesla, the US manufacturer led by Elon Musk, also produces cars in Shanghai for export to the UK, further adding to the market's newfound dependence on Chinese imports. BYD sales rose to 51,000, six times last year's figure, while Chery's brands increased by 13 times to 54,000. MG sold 85,000"
UK new-car registrations exceeded 2 million in 2025 for the first time since 2019, with Chinese brands representing 9.7% or 196,000 vehicles. Electric car sales rose nearly 25% to a record 473,000, accounting for 23.4% of the market and reducing average new-car emissions by 10% year-on-year. BYD, Chery and MG led Chinese growth, with BYD selling 51,000, Chery's brands 54,000 and MG 85,000. The UK has not imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, aiding market entry. Tesla exports from Shanghai also increased Chinese-made vehicle presence. Carmakers face a transition to battery-electric models under the ZEV mandate amid weak domestic demand.
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