- China’s passenger car exports jumped about 80% in June (1H exports up ~72%), driven mainly by electric vehicles, even as domestic sales fell roughly 26%.
- Makers like BYD are pushing overseas—building factories and winning market access (Canada approved a low-tax EV quota)—but face trade friction and barriers such as U.S. tariffs and recent bans.
- Analysts forecast strong export growth (estimates from +30–50% for 2026 to as high as ~10 million vehicles), making global expansion a necessity for Chinese automakers.
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