Tesla’s Model Y takes second place in China auto sales behind Geely’s Xingyuan

Recent Autohome sales data shows Geely’s Xingyuan electric hatchback as the best-selling car model in China over the six months through July, ahead of Tesla’s Model Y and multiple BYD models. The rankings underscore the continued strength of electric and hybrid vehicles in China, which made up more than 65% of July new passenger car sales, even though EV/hybrid category sales were down 12.5% year to date. Geely appears to be gaining share with a top-ranked model, while Tesla maintains a strong No. 2 position. BYD remains broadly represented in the top 10 but is facing declining total sales. Volkswagen is the only major traditional foreign brand still holding a top-10 spot. The article points to a highly competitive Chinese auto market where domestic EV makers are outperforming legacy automakers, reinforcing the importance of China demand trends for global EV leaders.