Al Jazeera
In April, China's electric vehicle (EV) exports experienced a remarkable 40 percent increase, further solidifying its dominant role in the global EV market, as reflected in customs data compiled by Bloomberg.
The total exports of Chinese EVs reached 278,081 units for the month, bringing the cumulative overseas sales to 893,852 vehicles since the beginning of the year.
Asia emerged as the largest importer, receiving 110,613 EVs, followed by Europe and Latin America with 83,813 and 52,897 units, respectively.
Oceania imported 22,695 Chinese-made EVs, while North America saw a comparatively modest import figure of 4,422 units.
Among the top 10 export destinations, Brazil showcased the most significant surge in demand, with imports rising by an impressive 221 percent to 38,144 vehicles.
Additionally, countries such as South Korea, Germany, and Australia reported notable increases in demand, with imports climbing between 100 percent and 190 percent.
Despite the United States and Europe implementing measures to limit the entry of Chinese vehicles into their markets, China's export levels continue to rise.
The U.S. has enacted a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs and has prohibited certain Chinese-produced software utilized in connected vehicles.
The European Union has introduced tariffs reaching as high as 35.3 percent on electric vehicles from China.
China remains the leading global manufacturer of electric vehicles, responsible for approximately 75 percent of the 22 million vehicles produced in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
In 2025, Chinese EV exports reached an unprecedented high of 2.5 million units, which is double the total from the previous year.
Excluding Europe and the United States, Chinese models represented 55 percent of all global EV sales in the preceding year, as indicated by the IEA.
The agency projects that global EV sales will achieve a total of 23 million in 2026, comprising nearly 30 percent of overall automobile sales.
In 2025, global EV sales surpassed the 20 million mark, accounting for roughly one-quarter of total auto sales.
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