China's car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar

China's passenger car exports have already exceeded last year's total for this year. August saw a significant 67.1% surge in passenger car exports, driven by electric vehicles. This strong export performance is expected to largely offset domestic sales which continue to fall. Intense competition and economic pressures are impacting China's internal car market significantly. Chinese automakers are expanding their global reach by establishing more overseas manufacturing facilities.