Business · Trade · 10 hrs ago
Chinese carmakers expand their presence in Europe
Twenty Chinese car brands have registered for the Paris motor show, more than ever before.
Chinese makers such as BYD and MG are expanding in Europe, although their sales still trail those of major European groups including Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis.
Chinese brands accounted for about 11% of new car registrations in the EU in August, up from about 7% in August 2025, according to the European industry association Acea.
Their growth is increasing tensions between China and the EU.
The EU is considering tougher steps to protect its car industry.
It is unclear whether a compromise on hybrid cars would help European manufacturers.
Twenty Chinese car brands are registered for the Paris Motor Show, more than ever before.
Chinese manufacturers’ share of new car registrations in the EU reached about 11% in August, up from about 7% in August 2025.
BYD Vice President Stella Li said the company’s European lineup has grown from three models four years ago to 16.
Chinese brands still sell fewer vehicles in Europe than major European manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis.
The EU is considering stronger measures to protect its car industry as Chinese manufacturers expand, but the effects of a compromise on hybrids remain uncertain.
- Who
- Chinese carmakers, including BYD, and the European Union.
- What
- Chinese brands are expanding their presence in Europe, and their share of new EU car registrations is growing.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026; the EU market-share figure is for August.
- Where
- The Paris Motor Show and the European Union.
- Why
- Chinese carmakers are expanding in Europe; the EU is considering measures to protect its car industry.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Chinese manufacturers accounted for about 7% of new car registrations in the EU.
BYD had three models at the show, according to Stella Li.
Chinese manufacturers accounted for about 11% of new car registrations in the EU.
Handelsblatt reported that 20 Chinese brands had registered for the Paris Motor Show.
- Chinese brands at Paris Motor Show
- 20
- Chinese share of EU new registrations
- About 11% in August
- Earlier EU market share
- About 7% in August 2025
- BYD European lineup
- 16 vehicles, up from three four years earlier
- European manufacturers named
- Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis
What people are saying
Four years ago we came here with only three models.
Now our European family is growing to 16 vehicles.
Sources
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