Chinese Auto Sales Drop in February, NEV Sales Account for 41.2% Amid Holiday Impact

Published: Mar 11, 2026 14:53

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[SMM Flash] According to CAAM data, auto production and sales in February totaled 1.672 million units and 1.805 million units, down 31.7% and 23.1% MoM, and down 20.5% and 15.2% YoY, respectively. In January-February, auto production and sales totaled 4.122 million units and 4.152 million units, down 9.5% and 8.8% YoY, respectively. In February, NEV production and sales totaled 694,000 units and 765,200 units, down 21.8% and 14.2% YoY, respectively. In January-February, NEV production and sales totaled 1.735 million units and 1.71 million units, down 8.8% and 6.9% YoY, respectively, with NEV sales accounting for 41.2% of total new vehicle sales.

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