[SMM Tin Briefing: In May, China's NEV production and sales saw double-digit YoY growth]

Published: Jun 11, 2026 09:38
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released data on the 10th showing that in May 2026, China’s NEV market stabilized and rebounded, with production and sales reaching 1.554 million and 1.496 million units, up 22.4% and 14.4% YoY respectively. The share of NEV sales in total new vehicle sales further rose to 56.9%. In May, China’s auto production and sales reached 2.616 million and 2.629 million units, up MoM and slightly down YoY, though the decline narrowed further. Overall, in the first five months, auto production and sales totaled 12.235 million and 12.207 million units, with NEV production and sales totaling 5.841 million and 5.802 million units, up 2.5% and 3.5% YoY respectively.

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