(Note: The statistics encompass only those automakers that have consistently published their sales data on the first day of each month in the past.)

On May 1, leading domestic new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers released their sales figures for April 2026. The market scenario is characterized by “stable leadership, emerging dark horses, and growing polarization”: BYD maintained its dominant position with 314,000 units sold, while Chery and Leapmotor experienced a surge, achieving over 60% growth month-on-month. Several brands crossed the 30,000-unit sales threshold, intensifying the competitive shakeout in the industry.

BYD Passenger Vehicles

April Sales: 314,100 units
MoM Growth: +6.2%
YoY Decline: -15.7%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 1,003,093 units, Cumulative YoY Decline: -26.2%

BYD remains the undisputed frontrunner in the industry, surpassing the 310,000-unit monthly sales milestone with consistent sequential growth. Despite ongoing year-on-year adjustments, its cumulative sales exceeded 1 million units in the first four months, sustaining a significant scale advantage.

Geely New Energy

April Sales: 135,591 units
MoM Growth: +6.5%
YoY Growth: +8.0%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 504,650 units, Cumulative YoY Growth: +8.6%

Geely New Energy showcased steady performance, breaking the 135,000-unit monthly sales barrier with both sequential and year-on-year growth. Its cumulative sales increased by nearly 9% year-on-year, establishing it as one of the most stable traditional automakers in the new energy transition.

Chery New Energy

April Sales: 100,276 units
MoM Growth: +43.0%
YoY Growth: +63.8%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 245,972 units, Cumulative YoY Growth: +9.5%

Chery emerged as one of the month’s standout performers, breaking the 100,000-unit monthly sales mark for the first time with a 43% month-on-month surge and a 63.8% year-on-year jump, demonstrating robust market momentum.

Leapmotor

April Sales: 71,387 units
MoM Growth: +42.7%
YoY Growth: +73.9%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 181,542 units, Cumulative YoY Growth: +41.2%

Leapmotor continued its strong growth trajectory, delivering over 70,000 units in a single month—a brand record—with significant month-on-month and year-on-year increases. Its cumulative sales rose by over 40% year-on-year, solidifying its position as a leading new-force automaker.

Li Auto

April Sales: 34,085 units
MoM Decline: -17.0%
YoY Growth: +0.4%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 129,227 units, Cumulative YoY Growth: +1.9%

Li Auto sold over 34,000 units in April, achieving slight year-on-year growth despite a month-on-month decline. Its cumulative sales approached 130,000 units in the first four months, maintaining a solid customer base focused on family-oriented vehicles.

Seres Electric

April Sales: 33,187 units
YoY Growth: +64.8%

Seres Electric broke the 33,000-unit monthly sales mark with a 64.8% year-on-year surge, showcasing improving competitiveness in the mainstream market.

Harmony Intelligent Mobility

April Sales: 32,759 units
YoY Growth: +18.9%

Harmony Intelligent Mobility sold over 32,759 units in April, marking an 18.9% year-on-year increase. Its brands—Aito, Smart, and Shangjie—launched refreshed models, with Aito M6 securing 10,000 orders in 15 minutes and delivering 5,000 units in its first week.

Hyper Aion BU

April Sales: 32,727 units
YoY Growth: +15.6%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 106,328 units.

Hyper Aion BU broke the 32,000-unit monthly sales mark with double-digit year-on-year growth. Its cumulative sales exceeded 100,000 units in the first four months, reflecting stable performance.

XPeng Motors

April Sales: 31,011 units
MoM Growth: +13.1%
YoY Decline: -11.5%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 93,693 units, Cumulative YoY Decline: -27.4%

XPeng sold over 31,000 units in April, rebounding 13.1% month-on-month but still declining year-on-year. Its cumulative sales fell by nearly 30% year-on-year in the first four months, indicating persistent market pressure.

Xiaomi Auto

April Sales: Exceeding 30,000 units

Xiaomi Auto delivered over 30,000 units in a single month, officially joining the top-tier echelon. Its brand momentum and channel expansion have yielded significant results, positioning it as a rising force in the market.

NIO Inc.

April Sales: 29,356 units
MoM Decline: -17.3%
YoY Growth: +22.8%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 112,821 units, Cumulative YoY Growth: +71.0%

NIO sold nearly 30,000 units in April, despite a month-on-month decline. Its year-on-year growth reached 22.8%, with cumulative sales surging by 71% year-on-year in the first four months, driven by synergies across its multi-brand portfolio.

Great Wall New Energy

Great Wall New Energy sold 21,857 units in March, up 71.5% month-on-month but down 13.2% year-on-year. The company is accelerating the deployment of advanced NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) technology to models priced around RMB 100,000, focusing on the “intelligent new energy” segment. Its plug-in hybrid models, including the second-generation Haval Xiaolong MAX, continue to bolster market performance.

VOYAH

April Sales: 15,146 units
MoM Growth: +0.8%
YoY Growth: +51.2%
Jan-Apr Cumulative Sales: 49,038 units, Cumulative YoY Growth: +36.0%

VOYAH sold over 15,000 units in April, surging 51.2% year-on-year. Its cumulative sales rose by 36% year-on-year in the first four months, reflecting sustained momentum in the premium market.