China’s auto production rises sharply in first half of 2025

Business Thursday 10/July/2025 21:40 PM
By: ONA
China’s auto production rises sharply in first half of 2025

Beijing: The People’s Republic of China’s automobile production and sales grew by more than 10% in the first half of 2025, signalling a strong rebound in consumer spending, according to data released on Thursday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Between January and June 2025, total vehicle production reached 15.62 million units, marking a 12.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Vehicle sales also rose by 11.4%, totaling 15.65 million units.

The production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) — including electric and hybrid cars — saw particularly rapid growth, with output increasing 41.4% year-on-year to 6.97 million units. Sales of NEVs climbed 40.3%, reaching approximately 6.94 million units in the same period.

These figures reflect growing demand and robust momentum in the People’s Republic of China’s push toward cleaner, more sustainable transportation.