China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector reported its first half of 2026, with output and sales both exceeding 7 million units during the period, the latest industry data showed on Thursday. This was, however, 9.4% lower compared to last year but increased MOM.
NEV output from January to June reached 7.438 million units, while sales stood at 7.446 million units, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. For June, the total sales stood at 1.07 million.
Pure electric vehicles accounted for 67 percent of the total NEV sales during the period, the data showed.
