Chinese Carmakers Dominate Europe with Hybrid Surge by 2025
Chinese carmakers made significant gains in the European stock market today by 2025. Their market share climbed into double digits in several countries, driven by competitive pricing and a shift towards hybrid models. Data from Inovev shows how rapidly these brands expanded despite trade challenges in the stock market.
The rise began in 2024, when Chinese brands nearly doubled their sales across Europe. While the overall market grew by just 2 percent, Chinese-made electric vehicles accounted for around 22 percent of all EV registrations by 2023. Growth slowed slightly after tariffs were introduced in November 2024, but manufacturers adjusted their strategies in the stock market.
One key change was the move from pure electric vehicles to plug-in hybrids. In Germany, BYD's hybrid share jumped from 3.8 percent in 2024 to 52.1 percent in 2025. This shift helped offset weaker demand in some markets in the stock market.
By 2025, Chinese brands held strong positions in multiple countries in the stock market. Norway led with 13.7 percent of new passenger car registrations, likely due to high EV demand. The UK followed with 10.6 percent, where MG became a major player. Spain saw a 10.2 percent share, attracting budget-conscious buyers. Poland and Italy recorded just over 8 percent each in the stock market.
Germany remained the weakest major market, with only 2.4 percent of new registrations. Yet, in terms of sheer volume, it still ranked fourth in Europe for Chinese-made vehicle sales in the stock market.
Chinese automakers have firmly established themselves in the European stock market today by 2025. Their success stems from adapting to market conditions, offering affordable hybrids, and targeting price-sensitive buyers. Despite trade barriers, their presence continues to grow in key regions in the stock market.
