Gasgoo Munich-Chinese automakers sold 1.63 million vehicles in March 2026, according to data from Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute. BYD led the pack with 260,119 units, followed by Chery in second place. Chang'an, Geely, and Galaxy trailed close behind, while Leapmotor, Wuling (Silver Badge), and Jetour cracked the top ten. The results paint a picture of a market defined by clear leaders, distinct tiers, and fierce competition across segments.
According to Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, the March 2026 sales rankings for Chinese brands are as follows:
NO.1 BYD, March sales: 260,119 units
NO.2 Chery, March sales: 151,727 units
NO.3 Chang'an, March sales: 107,996 units
NO.4 Geely, March sales: 95,075 units
NO.5 Galaxy, March sales: 82,744 units
NO.6 MG, March sales: 75,394 units
NO.7 Haval, March sales: 57,021 units
NO.8 Leapmotor, March sales: 50,029 units
NO.9 Wuling (Silver Badge), March sales: 49,327 units
NO.10 Jetour, March sales: 49,160 units
March 2026 highlighted a clear divide between tiers, with dominant brands holding firm advantages as the market warmed up after the holidays. BYD solidified its position as the sales leader with 260,119 units, while Chery took second with 151,727. Chang'an surged to third with 107,996 units, further widening the gap among top contenders. Geely followed in fourth with 95,075 units, and Galaxy stayed close behind with 82,744, maintaining steady momentum in the new-energy sector.
Meanwhile, MG, Haval, and Leapmotor ranked sixth through eighth, with sales clustered between 50,000 and 80,000 units — a sign that the battle between legacy players and startups is heating up in niche segments. Wuling (Silver Badge) and Jetour occupied the ninth and tenth spots, both hovering around the 49,000 mark in a tight race. Leapmotor, in eighth place, demonstrated strong competitiveness in the smart electric space, while Wuling (Silver Badge) and Jetour relied on differentiated product lineups to consolidate market share and drive a steady recovery.
Structurally, brands like BYD, Galaxy, and Leapmotor are leaning on pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and extended-range models as their core growth engines. As new-energy products contribute more to total volume, they have become the key driver behind sharp month-on-month gains. Legacy players like Chery, Chang'an, Geely, Haval, and Wuling (Silver Badge) are sticking to a dual-track strategy: stabilizing internal combustion engine sales while expanding EV volume. By seeking a balance between traditional fuel and new-energy markets and leveraging full-category product matrices, these brands maintained resilience and achieved a broad post-holiday rebound.
Overall, the competitive landscape for Chinese brands refined further in March 2026, with market vitality clearly restored. Top brands continued to lead through technological and product strength, while legacy automakers and startups vied for dominance across specific segments through differentiated strategies. As the industry accelerates toward high-quality development amid dynamic adjustments, technological innovation, product iteration, and brand upgrades are emerging as the core forces driving Chinese brands upward.
