Chinese Electric Vehicles Conquer the World
Chinese cars, once the subject of jokes, have turned into a serious threat to Western automakers. This is evident from data from China’s General Administration of Customs, showing that electric vehicle exports in November increased by 87 percent.
Exports of Chinese electric vehicles increased by 87% in November.
This is colossal growth compared to last year, and the most popular export destination in November was Mexico. Exports of Chinese electric cars to this country soared by 2367 percent, reaching 19,344 units. While the figures do not reveal exactly which models are responsible for such a jump, it is known that the BYD Dolphin Mini has gained enormous popularity south of the border.
Winner in the Mexican Market
This compact electric vehicle is only 148.8 inches (3780 mm) long and is equipped with a front motor producing 74 hp with 100 lb-ft of torque. Customers can also choose battery packs with capacities of 30.1 or 38.8 kWh, providing a range of up to 236 miles according to the NEDC standard.
After Mexico, the main markets for Chinese exports last month were Indonesia and Thailand. The first country imported 17,503 cars, and the second — 13,517.
European Direction
As for Europe, exports to the United Kingdom increased by 113 percent last month, to 9,096 units. This means that since the beginning of the year, 121,555 Chinese electric vehicles have arrived in the country, which is 24 percent more than last year.
These figures pale in comparison to Belgium, where 195,309 Chinese electric cars were imported in the first 11 months of the year. However, it is worth noting that this is 15 percent less than in 2024.
Export Geography
Asia remained the largest market for Chinese electric vehicles: exports in November increased by 71 percent, to 110,061 units. It is followed by Europe and Latin America (including the Caribbean).
Although Asian countries imported almost a million Chinese electric vehicles in 11 months, the main news is Europe’s figure — 604,105 units. This is 12 percent more than in 2024, and this figure clearly shows why European automakers and politicians are so concerned.
The rapid growth of exports, especially to markets like Mexico where sales have increased dozens of times, indicates not only aggressive pricing but also growing consumer confidence in the quality of Chinese products. The success of specific models, such as the BYD Dolphin Mini, demonstrates the ability of Chinese brands to offer technologically equipped cars that perfectly meet the needs of local markets at an affordable price. This expansion is taking place against the backdrop of active discussions in Europe and the US about protecting the national auto industry, but so far restrictive measures are not slowing the overall trend. The future will show whether traditional auto giants can quickly adapt to the new reality of global competition, where China is increasingly setting the tone.