Export Data Highlights
Chery Group
- July 2026 export sales exceeded 100,000 units
- Export accounted for over 50% of monthly sales volume
- Strong growth momentum continues across international markets
BYD
- July 2026 new energy export: 174,900 units (all-time high)
- Total July sales: 403,500 units (industry leader)
- Light truck T5: First batch of 30 units delivered to Dalian Wujia
- Year-over-year growth in NEV sector: +260% (commercial vehicle segment)
JAC Motors (江淮)
- Sales growth rate accelerated in July compared to June
- Steady performance in overseas markets
Foton Motors (福田)
- Maintained 1 position in light truck segment
- Active in new energy commercial vehicle development
Industry Overall
- Commercial vehicle exports (Jan-May 2026): 616,400 units, +42.23% YoY
- New energy passenger vehicle exports (July): 540,000 units, +147% YoY
- NEV penetration rate reached ~66% in July 2026
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?? Electric Drive Axle & Lightweighting Trends
Industry Developments
- New production project: 150,000 sets/year high-efficiency electric drive axle system approved in Baoding
- Strategic partnerships accelerating: SAIC-GM-Wuling chassis team signed cooperation with Wuling
- BYD and Sinopec joint venture: Flash charging station construction progressing rapidly
Policy Updates
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology conducted production consistency inspections at Chery, NIO, and JAC
- New energy vehicle vehicle & vessel tax exemption to be cancelled from 2027 (15-year policy ending)
- New national standard for EV battery safety (effective July 1, 2026): Mandatory "no fire, no explosion" requirement
Technology Trends
- NEXT ERA heavy-duty truck: 5,080km real-world freight validation completed on Northwest trunk routes
- Cold chain logistics enterprises adopting advanced electric axle technology for cost efficiency
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?? Key OEM Activity
| OEM | Key News |
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| Chery Jaguar Land Rover | First mass-produced model of Shenxing 8 rolled off line in Changshu; officially retiring from ICE era |
| Xpeng | MONA L03 pre-sales started at RMB 140,000+ |
| Changan + Huawei | Deepened strategic cooperation on AI big models & digitalization |
| Yutong Bus | H1 2026 revenue: RMB 16.7 billion |
| Beijing Red Truck | New heavy-duty EV "Dream EV" launched |
| Remote | 600,000 NEV milestone achieved; ecosystem conference showcasing future strategy |
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?? Top 5 Stories This Week
1. NEV Penetration Hits 66% — July 2026 sees record NEV sales of 1.3569 million units (+29.18% YoY)
2. Chery Breaks 100K Export Mark — July exports exceed 100,000 units for the first time
3. BYD Tops 403,500 Monthly Sales — 174,900 units exported, new record
4. Battery Safety Standard Tightens — "No fire, no explosion" becomes mandatory national requirement
5. NEV Tax Incentive Ending — Government announces cancellation of vehicle & vessel tax exemption from 2027
