Chinese electric vehicle exports saw an impressive **87% increase** in November 2025, solidifying China’s position as a global leader in the electric mobility industry. So far this year, nearly 1 million electric cars have been shipped to Asia, and over 600,000 have reached Europe, while Mexico is experiencing record growth thanks to BYD’s strategy of launching affordable models in the country.
Domestic market on pause, focus on overseas growth
The domestic electric vehicle market in China is starting to show signs of slowing, prompting major manufacturers to focus their efforts on exports. According to official data shared by the Chinese government and reported by Bloomberg, November was a standout month: nearly 200,000 electric vehicles left China, bringing the total to close to 2 million units exported during the first 11 months of 2025.
Asia remains the primary destination for these vehicles, but other markets are growing much faster. In Mexico, for example, **19,344 electric vehicles** were delivered in November alone, an astonishing 2,367% increase compared to the same month in 2024. This brings the year-to-date total to 96,194 units, a 150% increase compared to 2024.
BYD, a sector leader, aims to double its 2024 sales and reach 100,000 units sold in Mexico by the end of 2025. Additionally, the company plans to set up a production plant in the country to supply all of Latin America.
Europe and Latin America, expanding markets
Exports to Europe are also showing steady growth: over 42,000 electric vehicles arrived in November and more than 600,000 in total this year, representing a 12% increase compared to 2024. Despite import tariffs of up to 40% and significant price differences, Chinese electric vehicles continue to gain ground in Europe. The UK and Belgium are the main markets, with approximately 121,000 and 195,000 units imported respectively up to November.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, year-on-year growth was 283% in November and 65% up to that month, with Mexico and Brazil leading in Chinese electric vehicle imports.
Asia continues to receive nearly 1 million electric vehicles, with notable increases in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia, consolidating China as a key global exporter.
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Outlook for 2026
Although Chinese exports grew in 2025, 2026 could see a slight slowdown as Western manufacturers begin launching competitive electric vehicles without compromises. Models like the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric, BMW iX3, or Porsche Macan Electric show that the global industry is entering a new generation of electric cars that could challenge China’s dominance in the coming years.
China continues to produce the majority of the world’s electric vehicles, with around 17 million units in 2024, of which approximately 11 million remained in the country, some destined to become discounted used cars abroad.
