Car NewsTop 10 sales of electric cars in China in April 2024
Time flies, April 2024 has passed. Let us review the sales performance of various Chinese automobile manufacturers in April.
The above are the top 21 brands in China in terms of sales in April. Please see below for more detailed data.
BYD
BYD‘s passenger car sales in April reached 313,245 units, with BYD Auto (Dynasty Network + Ocean Network) accounting for 297,864 units, Denza car sales totaling 11,122 units, Yangwang car sales reaching 952 units, and Fangchengbao car sales amounting to 2,110 units.
During BYD’s 2023 annual financial report communication meeting, Wang Chuanfu mentioned that BYD’s sales target for 2024 is to grow by over 20% compared to 2023, reaching 3.6 million units. Currently, BYD’s total sales for 2024 have already exceeded 930,000 units. Even if we calculate sales at 300,000 units per month for the remaining months, achieving the 3.6 million sales target doesn’t seem too difficult – as long as they can sell over 30,000 more vehicles each month for the next 8 months. Whether or not this scenario will unfold depends on BYD’s actions moving forward.
Geely
Geely Auto sold a total of 51,428 new energy vehicles in April. Among them, Lynk & Co delivered 16,089 units, Geely Galaxy delivered 12,725 units, and Geometry delivered 12,630 units.
Geely, adhering to its “multi-brand strategy,” has truly achieved a diversified approach in the field of new energy vehicles. With the high-end pure electric brand ZEEKR, and the more mainstream Geely Galaxy and Geely Geometry, Geely is effectively implementing a multi-faceted approach. Additionally, Lynk & Co has made strides in the new energy transition with its EM-P models, with pre-sale orders for the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P surpassing 10,000 units. With the introduction of more Geely-affiliated products into the market, Geely’s presence in the new energy market is likely to continue to grow.
Chery
In April, Chery Group sold 32,995 new energy vehicles, with the iCAR brand accounting for 7,524 units of that total.
Entering 2024, Chery Automobile has clearly begun to make strides in the field of new energy vehicles, with products in various power forms including hybrid and pure electric being strategically positioned. Their iCAR brand, targeting trendy young consumers, has seen promising performance, with their first model, the iCAR 03, achieving over ten thousand units in cumulative sales within just two months of its launch. Additionally, Chery Group has several heavyweight products poised for release, including the Chery Fengyun T9, EXEED Star of the Era ET, and Jetour Shanhai T2, all awaiting their debut. With Chery’s entry into the competition, the future of the domestic new energy vehicle market is undoubtedly set to become more vibrant.
Huawei series car brands
In April, HarmonyOS-enabled HiCar delivered 29,632 units.
While Huawei doesn’t manufacture cars, its HarmonyOS-enabled HiCar has already shown remarkable results in empowering automakers. Additionally, the officially mentioned “repeated monthly sales champion among Chinese new energy brands” statistics also encompass data from both the AITO and Luxeed brands.
In detail, in April, AITO M9 delivered 13,391 units, AITO New M7 delivered 10,896 units, Luxeed S7 delivered 4,546 units, and the remaining were likely AITO M5. Among them, Luxeed S7, after overcoming some difficulties, began to see an increase in deliveries, while the delivery volume of AITO M9, surpassing ten thousand units and even higher than AITO New M7, was surprising. Furthermore, there are the recently launched AITO New M5 and the soon-to-be-launched STELATO S9. Undoubtedly, with the increasingly diverse product offerings of HarmonyOS-enabled HiCar, it has gradually become a force to be reckoned with in the automotive industry.
GAC Aion
GAC Aion sold 28,113 units in April.
Compared to the previous trend of monthly sales surpassing 40,000 units and catching up to 50,000 units, GAC Aion’s recent sales figures appear less than ideal. While still maintaining a considerable customer base, the increasingly complex market environment poses challenges even for leading players in the new energy sector. It seems that even the top players in the new energy sector are finding it difficult to remain stable amidst the evolving market conditions, requiring everyone to adapt and innovate.
Li Auto
Li Auto delivered 25,787 vehicles in April.
Although Li Auto’s recent delivery performance hasn’t been ideal, the official response has been swift. In April, Li Auto not only adjusted prices across its entire product lineup but also introduced the new model Li Auto L6. When the next sales report is released, we believe Li Auto’s delivery performance will show a significant improvement.
ZEEKR
ZEEKR delivered 16,089 vehicles in April.
In April, ZEEKR saw a significant increase in delivery volume, reaching a historic high. It seems that Xiaomi’s high-profile entry may have spurred hesitant users to make purchasing decisions after comparing with the Xiaomi SU7. However, it’s the product strength showcased by the all-new ZEEKR 001 that ultimately wins over users.
NIO
NIO delivered 15,620 vehicles in April.
Recently, NIO, which has frequently secured cooperation with peer companies in the field of energy supplementation, has shown a steady upward trend in sales. Clearly, even now, NIO, with its battery swap model as a brand moat, remains an irreplaceable part of the market. Furthermore, NIO’s lower-priced sub-brand, ONVO, is also set to meet users soon. With ONVO cars that can achieve higher sales volume, I believe NIO’s overall sales and business performance will be enhanced.
Leapmotor
Leapmotor delivered 15,005 vehicles in April.
In April, Leapmotor’s two SUV models, the Leapmotor C11 and Leapmotor C10, together exceeded ten thousand deliveries. Leapmotor, which once gained recognition with its pure electric mini car, the Leapmotor T03, ultimately succeeded in product upgrades, using higher-priced products to drive the majority of sales and revenue. In addition, Leapmotor also launched a larger vehicle (officially defined as MPSUV), the Leapmotor C16, with progress in overseas markets steadily advancing through cooperation with the Stellantis Group. It is evident that Leapmotor is making significant strides forward.
Changan DEEPAL
DEEPAL delivered 12,744 vehicles in April.
Thanks to the Deepal SL03 and Deepal S7, as well as positive market responses, Deepal Motors has consistently maintained stable delivery performance. Next up, the highly anticipated Deepal G318 is finally nearing its release. New energy hardcore off-roading has been a recent focus in the industry, and with the addition of electric motors, fuel consumption and comfort have both seen significant improvements. With the Deepal G318, I believe Deepal Motors’ delivery volume will reach new heights.
Changan Qiyuan
Changan Qiyuan delivered 11,833 vehicles in April.
Although Changan Qiyuan may not have a large presence on the internet, its actual monthly sales have already surpassed ten thousand. On one hand, this is because entry-level family cars represent the largest segment in terms of scale, and as long as the product is competitive, consumers will naturally vote with their wallets. On the other hand, it’s also because Changan’s channel advantages are quite significant, and offline transactions are also a force to be reckoned with.
SAIC Volkswagen New Energy
SAIC Volkswagen New Energy achieved sales of over ten thousand units in April.
This sales figure of over ten thousand units likely includes not only the ID. family but also the Passat PHEV and Tiguan L PHEV, two plug-in hybrid models outside of the pure electric lineup. However, with Shanghai no longer providing free use of small car quotas for plug-in hybrid models, overall, the ID. family still contributed the majority of SAIC Volkswagen New Energy’s sales volume. As for why they’re grouped together this time, it’s probably to make the data look more appealing.
Xpeng
Xpeng Motors delivered 9,393 vehicles in April.
Although the delivery volume of the Xpeng X9 is commendable, with nearly 10,000 units delivered in the first four months after its launch, MPVs, being a relatively niche vehicle type, cannot solely support Xpeng’s overall delivery volume. As the more versatile Xpeng G6 gradually catches up with competitors in terms of technology, how to further increase delivery volume remains a challenge that XPeng needs to address.
Neta
The Neta delivered 9,017 vehicles in April.
Neta, once the top seller among domestic new energy vehicles, has gradually found a new rhythm. In the Southeast Asian market, Neta is steadily expanding its presence, while domestically, the new model Neta L was launched in April and has already secured over 15,000 orders. Judging from the monthly delivery figures, Neta has maintained its stance and is gradually adapting to new changes.
SAIC-GM
SAIC-GM delivered a total of 8,762 new energy vehicles across its three brands in April.
SAIC-GM’s delivery of 8,762 vehicles was contributed by the Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet brands. Among them, the Buick Velite 6 has consecutively topped the sales charts for eight weeks in the joint venture’s new energy segment, making it likely the best-selling new energy vehicle among the three brands mentioned. Looking ahead, SAIC-GM will introduce three heavyweight new energy models: the plug-in hybrid version of the Buick GL8, the pure electric Cadillac Lyriq, and the plug-in hybrid SUV Chevrolet Explorer Plus. These releases may have the potential to challenge Volkswagen’s position as the leader in joint venture new energy vehicles.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi delivered 7,058 units of the SU7 in April.
The Xiaomi SU7, launched on March 28th, began its first deliveries on April 3rd. Therefore, the 7,058 units delivered in April represent a partial month’s data, showcasing its impressive appeal. As Xiaomi’s automotive production capacity and delivery capabilities continue to improve gradually, we anticipate even higher delivery numbers in May.
Avatr
Avatr delivered 5,247 vehicles in April.
In the face of the aggressive Xiaomi SU7, Avatr decisively responded with the 2024 Avatr 12. Not only did the new car undergo upgrades, but its starting price also dropped by 35,000 yuan. After this wave of offense and defense, Avatr firmly held its ground. Subsequent continuous upgrades in intelligent cockpit and driving functions will help Avatr maintain its competitiveness. The upcoming “battle” is expected to be even more exciting.
Voyah
Voyah delivered 4,003 vehicles in April.
Since the beginning of 2024, Voyah’s delivery performance has shown a significant improvement compared to last year, although the growth momentum seems to have slowed down. To address this, Voyah has adopted several strategies. First, it has initiated comprehensive cooperation with Huawei in the fields of intelligent cockpit and autonomous driving. Second, it is preparing to launch a new pure electric SUV tailored for families. Third, it plans to provide more advanced tri-electric technologies such as universal 800V, 5C ultra-fast charging, and 1000kW charging piles. It remains to be seen what surprises will come next.
Car NewsTop 10 sales of electric cars in China in March 2024
Come April 2024, many car brands have already announced their March sales. Let’s take a look at China’s electric car sales rankings in March 2024.
1. BYD sold 302,459 cars in March
In March, BYD sold a total of 302,000 cars, including 287,000 Wangchao/Ocean Network cars, 10,000 Denza cars, 1,090 Yangwang cars, and 3,550 Fangchengbao cars. While many competitors saw declines in sales, BYD’s sales remained strong, maintaining a significant lead. It has to be said that the Honor Edition launched at the beginning of the year has been extremely successful. However, the fact that the combined sales of Yangwang and Fangchengbao are less than 10,000 shows that BYD still needs time to establish itself as a high-end brand.
2. Wuling sold 39,520 cars in March (estimated)
In March, Wuling Motors sold a total of 42,956 cars, with electric cars accounting for 92%. Estimated electric car sales are 39,520 units. Among them, Wuling Rongguang sold 11,190 units, the Baojun sold 12,694 units, and the Hongguang MINI EV sold 16,046 units. Except for the Hongguang MINI EV and the Baojun, Wuling Rongguang also surpassed the ten-thousand mark in sales. It has to be said that Wuling is truly a mass-market manufacturing machine. As long as the price is low enough, Wuling is the people’s choice.
3. GAC Aion sold 32,530 cars in March
Compared to the continuous monthly sales of 45,000 cars in the second half of last year, the recent decline in sales of GAC Aion is quite noticeable. The incremental growth in the ride-hailing market is slightly insufficient, and Hyper, which mainly targets C-end consumers, has not successfully increased its sales volume. These are all the problems that GAC Aion has to face in the recent period.
In addition, with the hot sale of Xiaomi SU7, the competitive pressure on Hyper GT is very high. Hyper’s response has been swift, decisively launching limited-time discounts. Counterattack is necessary, and it remains to be seen how the market will respond!
4. AITO delivered 31,727 cars in March
This time, AITO became the first brand to announce sales figures on April Fool’s Day! Despite most of its competitors failing to meet sales expectations, AITO continues to maintain considerable popularity. With a delivery volume of 31,700 units, AITO has once again surpassed Li Auto. To put it plainly, it’s still a matter of pricing. Both are extended-range SUVs, and the AITO M7 does offer excellent value for money. Now, it remains to be seen how Li Auto will respond.
5. Li Auto delivered 28,984 cars in March
The delivery volume of 28,900 units is honestly not bad. However, what’s frustrating is that Li Auto has been consistently overshadowed by AITO recently. Every time Li Auto announces its weekly delivery figures, it indirectly advertises for AITO. In Li Xiang’s recent apology letter, he also acknowledged the marketing chaos during the launch of the Mega. Regardless, let’s hope that Li Auto can regain its momentum soon!
6. Leapmotor delivered 14,567 cars in March
Among the new forces in the 2014 cohort, aside from Li Auto, Leapmotor has performed the best. The C10 released by Leapmotor some time ago is gradually showing its power. With an 8,295 seat-cabin chip and an integrated central electronic electrical architecture, coupled with a relatively affordable price, the C10 can be said to have almost no shortcomings except for the lack of an 800V charging function. Its good sales are quite normal given its excellent value for money.
7. Changan DEEPAL delivered 13,048 cars in March
DEEPAL is a sub-brand of Changan Automobile, and DEEPAL’s performance last month was quite impressive, with cost-effectiveness being its outstanding competitive advantage. With the launch of the DEEPAL G318, a new category of extended-range off-road vehicles has been created. With the subsequent delivery of the G318, DEEPAL’s sales will have even more growth potential.
8. ZEEKR delivered 13,012 cars in March
The delivery volume of 13,000 units is actually lower than expected. After all, last year’s ZEEKR 007 with 800V was launched, and now the ZEEKR 001 is also equipped with 800V across the board, demonstrating considerable product strength. As for why ZEEKR’s sales haven’t taken off, it’s probably largely related to the Xiaomi SU7. Many people have been waiting for the SU7 to be released and are mostly in a wait-and-see mode. Now that the SU7 mystery has been revealed, ZEEKR dealership orders have also started to increase. It is estimated that for a long time to come, ZEEKR and Xiaomi will be true competitors.
9. Geely Geometry/Geely Galaxy sold 12,882/10,185 cars in March
Geely‘s electric car sub-brands, whether it’s Geometry or Galaxy, have both achieved sales exceeding ten thousand units. Geometry mainly targets the B-end market, with relatively stable order sources, while Galaxy, as Geely’s main C-end passenger car brand, offers quite good value for money. Especially the recently launched Galaxy E8, with its C-class pure electric, 800V architecture, and a price of only 175,900 RMB, it can be considered a strong competitor to Xiaomi SU7. It has to be said that having multiple sub-brands is good for fighting. It proves very useful when besieging individual competitors.
10. NIO delivered 11,866 cars in March
With nearly 12,000 deliveries, it’s better than February. However, to completely break free from the “NIO monthly sales only 10,000” curse, NIO clearly finds it challenging with its existing product lineup alone. That’s why NIO must grit its teeth and roll out the latest Bass policy, offering more discounts to car owners, while also launching the “ONVO” sub-brand. However, ONVO is positioned around 200,000 RMB, coincidentally clashing with Xiaomi SU7. Moreover, Li Bin admitted in a selfie video with Lei Jun that SU7 is too competitive, causing significant pricing difficulties for ONVO. Whether ONVO can rejuvenate NIO depends on Li Bin’s courage in the future.
11. Xpeng delivered 9,026 cars in March
Despite the cheerful appearance of He Xiaopeng attending the Xiaomi SU7 launch event, the truth is that the launch of Xiaomi SU7 poses a significant challenge for Xpeng. The product positioning and pricing overlap considerably. However, Xpeng still has the potential to strike back. Its advanced autonomous driving technology remains the most advanced in the industry. Moreover, with the mid-term upgrade of the Xpeng P7 lineup to full 800V, Xiaopeng has the capability to compete head-to-head with SU7. Xpeng must act swiftly; time is of the essence!
12. Neta delivered 8,317 cars in March
Recently, there have been continuous rumors circulating online about Neta ceasing production, indicating possible operational difficulties. Whether it was Zhang Yong’s live broadcast with Zhou Hongyi a few days ago or the recent announcement of delivery volume, it has been proven that Neta is still alive. The fact that the video of Zhou Hongyi criticizing Zhang Yong could be released also indicates that Neta sincerely hopes for change. Let’s hope that perseverance pays off.
13. Voyah delivered 6,122 cars in March
Voyah, which used to be the first to announce delivery volumes, waited until the end of the month to release them this time. With sales of 6,122 units, it’s still a decent performance compared to previous results. However, for Voyah to further increase sales, it needs to advance 800V technology in its high-end vehicle series and introduce more entry-level models.
14. GWM Ora/WEY brand sold 6022/3608 cars in March
According to the production and sales bulletin released by Great Wall Motors, the group sold a total of 100,000 vehicles in March, which is a decent performance overall. However, when it comes to pure new energy vehicle brands, GWM Ora sold 6,022 units, while WEY sold 3,608 units, which appears to be somewhat dismal. This indicates that Great Wall Motors is more inclined towards choosing traditional fuel-powered vehicle products. Now, Wei Jianjun has already had the Xiaomi SU7 MAX that Lei Jun gave him delivered to the headquarters for careful analysis. It remains to be seen whether this will provide any inspiration to Great Wall Motors.
15. Avatr delivered 5,016 cars in March
As a brand priced at over 300,000 RMB, Avatr‘s performance with 5,016 units is not too bad. However, with the entry of the Xiaomi SU7 into the battlefield, especially the MAX version, it will pose a considerable challenge to Avatr 12. With the 2024 model of the Avatr 12, a more competitive price has been promptly offered in response. It’s no wonder that some netizens in the comments section have expressed, “Thanks to Xiaomi, my Avatr 12 has dropped by 20,000 RMB.”
Car ReviewsGAC AION S: Advantages and disadvantages
The AION S is a car with a small reputation that sold 434,056 units from January to November, almost 20,000 of the BYD Qin plus EV’s sales. Many people may not be familiar with the AION brand, but when you see the logo, you’ll understand that it’s the GAC Legend’s logo that’s hanging above the car. GAC AION is GAC’s new energy brand, and this model sells very well. Is it worth getting? What is the true range of the GAC Aion S? And what are its pros and cons?
AION S Vantage Point
Let’s talk about the advantages of the AION S. First of all, the appearance of the AION S. The model is beautifully designed, and the AION S is built with a new design language. The front face is a closed style typical to pure electric vehicle models, the two sides of the headlight group adopt a split layout, while the Radiant Star River headlights have split LED headlights, and the bottom of the front surroundings have a flattened air intake so that the front face looks more personal.
The body side shape is smooth, and the AION S body side is relatively low, only 0.23Cd. 18-inch rims with five-spoke petal-shaped wheels look more stylish. AION S also provides a variety of body colours and personalized appearance accessories to choose, from so that consumers can personalize according to their own preferences. The interior also uses a lot of soft material wrapping to create a spacious and luxurious driving space, the space performance can be said to be very good.
The AION S This model is perfect for families. The dimensions of the car are 4863x1890x1515mm, and the wheelbase is 2760mm, giving it a lot of interior space. The air-conditioning in both the front and rear rows is very generous, and even for a 180cm tall person with the front seats in the lowest position and in a proper seating position, there is still one fist of headroom. The front seats are also heated, although the rear seats are not heated as a plus, but the human body space is well designed, and the sitting position is still quite comfortable. The rear configuration is complete for a family car at this price, with rear air vents, two charging ports, and a centre armrest for the seats.
AION S boot volume of 453L, large space reserve trunk has an advantage over rivals. Professionals measured can be loaded with two 28-inch suitcases; such loading capacity to meet the daily household has been no problem.
Next is the range performance, in accordance with the latest test standards, using a more stringent high-speed range test. The measured AION S version can run a 472-kilometres range achievement rate of 78.4%, compared with the same price rivals, AION S is the best in terms of range and achievement rate. To achieve such good results can not be separated from its being equipped with a large battery, 69.9 degrees of electricity is only a little smaller than Xpeng P5, close to 70 degrees of battery capacity even in all compact cars are also considered very large. Measured 100 kilometres of power consumption under comprehensive road conditions is 13.3 kWh, and even under highway conditions the power consumption is only 16 kWh, which is quite a good control of energy consumption.
The AION S urban energy consumption test has also been further reduced, and although it doesn’t beat the Xpeng P5, the energy consumption of 10.5kw/h per 100km is still a small advantage. According to this energy consumption, it can drive 666 kilometres in urban areas. Charging test in the 180kw rated power charging pile, from zero power to 99%, AION S a total of 94 minutes, and compared with the Xpeng P5 AION S battery capacity is more advantageous.
Chassis suspension, the use of the front McPherson independent suspension, rear longitudinal arm torsion beam non-independent suspension, and chassis tuning is more in favour of comfort, after the pothole section, can effectively filter unnecessary vibration while taking into account a certain degree of road feedback, in the high-speed cornering, the support performance of the suspension is also good. Static experience is absolutely value for money, less than 150,000 yuan price can buy a 510km range version, has very highly cost-effective.
In terms of power, equipped with a 204 hp permanent magnet/synchronous single motor, the total power of the motor is 150kW, the total torque of the motor is 235Nm, the battery type is a ternary lithium battery, and the acceleration time of the AION S 100km is 7.5 seconds. In the test process, the vehicle did not appear body large bouncing and other dangerous situations, emergency avoidance when the electronic stability system will quickly intervene, deceleration efforts are accurate timing, can be very good to help you successfully complete the avoidance.
AION S weak point
With the comprehensive test results, we can see that the Aion s performs well in terms of exterior, interior, configuration and power. But it also has a few bad points: GAC Aion has high sales but far less popularity than BYD, mainly because most people buy it to use as a taxi, and many people just don’t like the fact that their private cars and taxis are of the same style, which is both a plus and a minus. For this phenomenon, AION S, with a variety of body colors and personalized appearance accessories to choose from, can avoid this problem.
There’s also the point that the Aion S range is overly simplistic in terms of primary and secondary safety features, with just two airbags in the lower trims and four in the higher trims. There are no such features as active brakes, L2-level driver assistance or heat pump air conditioning across the range.
The last one is that there are few convenient features behind the tailgate, hooks and anchors are missing, which takes a toll on practicality.
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of the AION S, from the exterior design, power performance, and interior design to range performance and safety performance, etc., the AION S shows excellent quality and advanced technological configurations, with low energy consumption, so if you plan to buy it in the urban area for transport is very suitable, and it is not difficult to see from the sales of it, indicating that the majority of consumers are still able to accept AION S product power.