Gasgoo Munich- Sales of Chinese-brand vehicles hit 1.81 million in June 2026 — a 6.1% annual increase — according to data from Gasgoo Automotive Institute. BYD kept its lead with 335,475 units, followed closely by Chery in second. With Galaxy, Leapmotor, MG, and Geely trailing, the market is splitting: top brands are pulling away, mid-tier rivalry is intensifying, and new energy is redrawing the competitive map.
Based on data from Gasgoo Automotive Institute, the June 2026 sales ranking for Chinese brands is as follows:
NO.1 BYD: 335,475 units sold in June
NO.2 Chery: 150,607 units sold in June
NO.3 Galaxy: 108,207 units sold in June
NO.4 Leapmotor: 93,376 units sold in June
NO.5 MG: 83,376 units sold in June
NO.6 Geely: 74,769 units sold in June
NO.7 Wuling (Silver Badge): 61,373 units sold in June
NO.8 Haval: 60,288 units sold in June
NO.9 Jetour: 48,305 units sold in June
NO.10 Changan: 45,684 units sold in June
The June 2026 ranking shows the market is still in the midst of a deep reshuffle. BYD retained the top spot with 335,475 units, widening its lead as the dominant Chinese brand. Chery held onto second place with 150,607 units, maintaining a steady pace. Notably, Galaxy climbed to third with 108,207 units, while Geely slipped to sixth with 74,769. This shift highlights a growing divide: new energy models are gaining momentum, while traditional internal combustion engines are losing steam.
Meanwhile, Leapmotor, MG, Geely, and Wuling (Silver Badge) took fourth through seventh places, with sales clustered between 61,000 and 93,000 units. Leapmotor stood out with 93,376 deliveries, beating MG by roughly 10,000 units — a clear sign of the explosive growth potential for smart EVs in the mid-market. Haval, Jetour, and Changan rounded out the top ten, ranging from 45,000 to 60,000 units, relying on niche positioning to hold their ground.
In terms of market structure, brands like BYD, Galaxy, and Leapmotor are driving growth with new energy vehicles, which form the backbone of their rising sales. Traditional players like Chery and Changan are sticking to a dual strategy: using internal combustion engines to stabilize their base while pushing for volume with new energy offerings. Their broad product lines provide resilience, yet differences in transition speeds have led to noticeable swings in sales and rankings. As for Haval and Jetour, they are maintaining their footing through niche positioning, though the pressure to move upmarket continues to mount.
Overall, competition among Chinese brands intensified in June 2026, with a clear split emerging between those leading in new energy and those falling behind. Top players are breaking away, while mid-tier brands see frequent rank changes. The independent rise of EV sub-brands within larger portfolios is becoming a major factor in this shifting landscape. Today, the key drivers for advancing are new energy penetration rates, refined multi-brand management, and cost control. Above all, the competitiveness of new energy products is reshaping the rankings and pushing the industry toward higher-quality growth.
