China's vehicle exports jump 68.7% in May, NEV shipments more than double

China's vehicle exports rose 68.7% year-on-year to 930,000 units in May, marking the second consecutive month in which exports exceeded 900,000 units, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

New-energy vehicle exports climbed 110% from a year earlier to 446,000 units during the month.

In the first five months of 2026, China exported 4.059 million vehicles, up 63% year-on-year. NEV exports reached 1.833 million units, accounting for more than 45% of total vehicle exports.