China’s European invasion

China’s electric carmakers SAIC and BYD – or Build Your Dream – are among Chinese brands preparing to storm European markets and win sales with mid-price battery models


SIAC-built MG4

European* battery-electric vehicle sales

0.0% Change (year-on-year)

2021 
Germany 	356,425
United Kingdom	190,727
France 		162,167
Norway		113,751
Sweden 		57,489
Rest of Europe 	337,801
China		21,000
Total 1,218,360

2022
471,394 	+32.3%
267,203		+40.1%
203,122 	+25.3%
138,287		+21.6%
95,035 		+65.3%
400,038		+18.4%
58,000		+176%
Total 1,575,079 +29.3%

 
*European Union, UK, and EFTA
     

Source: European Automobile Manufacturers Association 
Picture: SAIC Motor 
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