January Auto Sales Down 3.2% YoY, NEV Sales Stable at 40.3% Market Share

Published: Feb 11, 2026 14:30

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According to CAAM data, in January, automobile production and sales reached 2.45 million and 2.346 million units respectively. Production was up 0.01% YoY, while sales decreased by 3.2% YoY, down 25.7% and 28.3% MoM respectively. NEV production and sales reached 1.041 million and 945,000 units respectively, increasing by 2.5% and 0.1% YoY. NEV sales accounted for 40.3% of total new automobile sales. According to CAAM analysis, in January, the overall automobile industry operated steadily. The passenger vehicle market experienced some decline, while the commercial vehicle market continued its positive trend. The NEV market operated stably, and automobile exports maintained growth. The main factors contributing to the market decline were: first, the transition and adjustment of the NEV purch

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