May Passenger Car Sales in China Down 20% YoY, New Energy Segment Up 15% MoM

Published: Jun 6, 2026 15:32

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According to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), the overall passenger car market in May showed a certain sales trend: total retail sales reached 1.545 million units, down 20% YoY but up 12% MoM. Breaking it down, the new energy segment also performed notably, with retail sales reaching 974,000 units, down 5% YoY but up 15% MoM.

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