Chinese EV brands
Who they are, where they build and sell, and what to watch. Each profile links to the models, deliveries, stock and tariff pages.
BYD
The world's largest NEV maker by volume, vertically integrated from lithium to Blade LFP cells, semiconductors and its own car-carrier ships. Sells BEVs and DM-i plug-in hybrids across BYD, Denza, Fang Cheng Bao and Yang…
Shenzhen · BYDDY (OTC ADR)
NIO
Premium EVs built around battery swapping (3,000+ stations) and a battery-rental model (BaaS). Three brands: NIO (premium), Onvo (family), Firefly (small cars). Contract-built with JAC until it bought the plants.
Shanghai (HQ) / Hefei (production) · NIO (NYSE)
XPeng
Software-first EV maker known for its XNGP driver-assistance stack and its own Turing AI chip; Volkswagen pays to use its platform and E/E architecture in China. Mona sub-brand covers the ¥120,000–160,000 segment.
Guangzhou · XPEV (NYSE)
Li Auto
The extended-range (EREV) specialist: big family SUVs with a petrol generator and 150–300 km of electric range, consistently profitable. Moving into pure BEVs with the i-series and its own 5C charging network.
Beijing · LI (Nasdaq)
Xiaomi Auto
The phone maker's car arm, which sold out its first year on the SU7 sedan and followed with the YU7 SUV. Sells only in China so far; Europe planned for 2027.
Beijing · XIACY (OTC ADR)
Zeekr (Geely)
Geely's premium EV brand on the SEA platform, folded back into Geely Automobile in 2025 alongside Lynk & Co. Geely also owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and Smart (with Mercedes), making it China's most global group.
Hangzhou · 0175.HK (Geely Automobile; Zeekr delisted from NYSE in 2025 after the merger)
Leapmotor
The value brand that designs its own electronics in-house and sells through Stellantis dealers outside China. Spanish-built models (Zaragoza) avoid the EU duty.
Hangzhou · 9863.HK
Chery
China's largest car exporter for years, with Omoda, Jaecoo, Exeed, iCar and Jetour brands. Sells a mix of petrol, hybrid and EVs; the first Chinese maker to build in Spain (Barcelona, ex-Nissan plant).
Wuhu · 9973.HK (listed Hong Kong, Sept 2025)
Great Wall Motor (GWM)
SUV and pickup specialist (Haval, Wey, Tank, Ora, Poer) with the Ora EV brand and a strong hybrid push. Builds in Thailand and Brazil; less reliant on BEVs than peers.
Baoding · 2333.HK
SAIC / MG
China's biggest state automaker and the owner of MG, the best-selling Chinese brand in Europe and the UK (MG4, MG ZS, Cyberster). Hit with the EU's top countervailing duty (35.3%) for not cooperating; also makes IM, Roew…
Shanghai · 600104.SS