Visualizing Chinese EV Market Share Overseas

Visualizing Chinese EV Market Share Overseas

China is the undisputed global powerhouse of the EV industry, leading in both domestic sales and overall production. Chinese brands were responsible for 62% of EV global sales in 2024.

This graphic shows the presence of Chinese electric vehicles in other countries, considering total EV sales and market share. This data comes exclusively from Rho Motion's EV Sales Quarterly Outlook, as of 2024.

Affordable EVs

As the global EV market has expanded, in 2024, over 17 million units were sold. Chinese manufacturers have aggressively pursued international opportunities, offering affordable vehicles that often undercut local competitors.

However, market access has varied significantly across regions. The U.S. and Canada are the only markets where Chinese-made EVs have no presence.

The U.S. has taken a firm stance against Chinese EVs, imposing a 100% tariff in 2024, and more recently enacting laws banning Chinese technology in EVs on U.S. roads. Given its deep economic ties with the U.S., Canada followed suit with identical tariffs.

Europe, by contrast, has been more open to Chinese EVs but remains cautious about protecting its domestic automotive industry. In 2024, following an anti-subsidy investigation, the EU introduced variable BEV import tariffs on specific Chinese automakers of up to an additional 35.3%.