Chinese NEV November sales: BYD leads with 480,186, Geely 132,661, HIMA 81,864, & Leapmotor 70,327
China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to accelerate as November 2025 delivery figures from domestic manufacturers reveal both strong legacy performance and rapid growth among startups. Early data highlights the brands making the most significant impact, showing how established automakers and newer entrants are together shaping the country’s electrified vehicle landscape.
BYD delivered 480,186 NEVs in November, including 423,558 units from the Ocean & Dynasty series, 37,405 units from FCB, 13,255 units from Denza, and 703 units from Yangwang. Overseas NEV sales exceeded 130,000 units, marking a record high for the company. With these deliveries, BYD’s cumulative NEV sales have now surpassed 14.7 million units, underlining the company’s position as China’s largest NEV manufacturer.
Geely NEV (including the Galaxy series, excluding Zeekr and Lynk & Co) topped the disclosed numbers with 132,661 units, demonstrating the combined strength of Geely’s plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. The Galaxy series remains a key contributor to Geely’s NEV growth, reflecting both strategic electrification and strong consumer adoption.
Top 10 Chinese NEV November sales
| Rank | Automaker / Brand | November 2025 NEV Deliveries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD (Ocean & Dynasty, FCB, Denza, Yangwang) | 480,186 |
| 2 | Geely NEV (including Galaxy series) | 132,661 |
| 3 | HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) | 81,864 |
| 4 | Leapmotor | 70,327 |
| 5 | Zeekr (including Lynk & Co) | 55,146 |
| 6 | Xiaomi | >40,000 |
| 7 | Deepal | 36,026 |
| 8 | XPeng | 36,728 |
| 9 | Nio | 36,275 |
| 10 | Li Auto | 33,181 |
✅ Notes:
- Xiaomi Auto’s figure is rounded (>40,000), so its exact ranking may shift.
The November figures reflect ongoing growth across both legacy and emerging NEV brands. Startups such as HIMA, Leapmotor, and Zeekr continue to expand production and delivery capabilities. At the same time, Geely NEV highlights the role of an established automaker balancing plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. Smaller brands, including Deepal, Voyah, and Avatr, added incremental volumes, supporting overall market expansion.
Geely Auto Group also exported 42,091 vehicles in November, including both NEVs and conventional models, maintaining international sales activity. While these early figures provide an initial view of market performance, BYD’s pending data will be critical for a comprehensive understanding of China’s NEV market for the month.
In November 2025, Avatr achieved a monthly delivery of 14,057 vehicles, marking a 21.4% year-on-year increase and setting a new historical high. The brand has now recorded nine consecutive months with sales exceeding 10,000 units. IM Motors delivered 13,577 vehicles, achieving a new brand record with a 3% month-on-month increase. Voyah delivered 20,005 vehicles in November, maintaining steady sales among premium NEVs and contributing to the broader growth of China’s electric vehicle market.
This snapshot underscores the scale and dynamism of the Chinese NEV sector, demonstrating how established automakers and startups alike are shaping the country’s rapidly growing electrified vehicle ecosystem.
Updated: 1/12/2025 19:40 China time; Updated article to include newly released BYD data
