Weekly EV insurance registrations: Nio registers 3,250, Tesla records 10,620, with Xiaomi accounting for 7,590 registrations, as per the latest update (Twitter)
China's Electric Vehicle Market Thrives in Week 30
In the week of July 21-27, 2025, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market showed robust growth, with major manufacturers recording significant gains in insurance registrations.
Leading the Pack
BYD took the lead with 58,810 registrations, a 14.4% increase from the previous week. However, compared to the same week last year, registrations were down 16.7%. Despite this slight dip, BYD's performance remains strong, marking the highest monthly sales figure for the year so far [2][4][5].
Tesla's Chinese Operations
Tesla registered 10,700 vehicles, an increase of 7.6% from the previous week. While this weekly growth is impressive, registrations were still down 21.1% year-over-year. Tesla’s Q3 2025 performance was notably stronger than Q2, with this week being the second-highest registrations in the quarter [3][4].
Nio's Performance
Nio was another frontrunner, with the Nio brand registering 3,250 vehicles, a 30% increase from the previous week. The sub-brand Onvo saw a decline of 12.2%, with 1,510 registrations, while Firefly experienced a steep drop to 230 registrations. Overall, Nio Inc. (including all three brands) registered 5,000 vehicles, a 2.04% increase from the previous week [1][4].
Xpeng's Growth
Xpeng registered approximately 8,400 vehicles, a 25% increase from the previous week and a 250% increase year-over-year, indicating strong growth [4].
Li Auto's Progress
Li Auto, which officially launched its first all-electric SUV, the Li i8, in Beijing later this week, had 7,400 insurance registrations last week, up 5.71% from the previous week. Although weekly data is not available, reports suggest that Li Auto's registration total in early July was 28,890, indicating some growth [2][4].
Leapmotor's Stable Sales
Leapmotor's weekly registrations showed stability with modest growth, demonstrating strength, although exact figures were not specified [4].
Zeekr's Data Not Available
No specific registration data was found for Zeekr in the provided results for this week.
Other Notable Players
Onvo delivered 6,400 vehicles in June, up 1.89% from May. Our X (Twitter) profileiaomi's EV unit delivered over 25,000 units in June. Nio Inc had 5,000 insurance registrations in China last week, up 2.04% from the previous week. Li Auto had 7,400 insurance registrations last week, up 5.71% from the previous week [1][4].
Summary Table
| Manufacturer | Weekly Registrations (July 21-27, 2025) | Week-on-Week Change | Year-on-Year Change | |--------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------| | Nio (total) | 5,000 | +2.04% | -40% (Nio brand only) | | Nio brand | 3,250 | +30% | -40% | | Onvo | 1,510 | -12.2% | - | | Firefly | 230 | -66.2% | - | | Tesla China | 10,700 | +7.6% | -21.1% | | BYD | 58,810 | +14.4% | -16.7% | | Xpeng | 8,400 | +25% | +250% | | Li Auto | Not published weekly; July total ~28,890 (4 weeks) | - | - | | Leapmotor | Stable, modest growth | Not specified | - | | Zeekr | Not available | - | - | | iqiyi / IACY | Not applicable (non-EV manufacturer) | - | - |
This information is drawn principally from China EV insurance registration data shared by automotive observers and industry trackers, including CnEVPost, Teslarati, and CarNewsChina for week 30 of 2025 [1][3][4][5].
- In the week of July 21-27, 2025, Xpeng registered approximately 8,400 vehicles, showing a strong 25% growth from the previous week and a remarkable 250% increase year-over-year.
- The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market saw significant gains in insurance registrations, with major manufacturers like Xpeng, BYD, Tesla, and Nio leading the charge.
- Nio, a significant player in the EV industry, registered 5,000 vehicles overall, marking a 2.04% increase from the previous week.
- Despite a dip in weekly growth, BYD continues to dominate the market, securing the highest monthly sales figure for the year so far.
- Li Auto witnessed a 5.71% increase in registrations last week, fueled by the launch of their first all-electric SUV, the Li i8, in Beijing.
- Leapmotor displayed stability in weekly registrations, demonstrating strength, although exact figures were not specified.
- The sales data for Zeekr was not available in the provided results for this week.
- Tesla registered 10,700 vehicles last week, showing an impressive 7.6% increase from the previous week, but there was a 21.1% year-over-year decrease in registrations.
- In the Chinese EV market, technology, lifestyle, and the automotive industry are all converging to drive the growth of electric vehicles, with major manufacturers like Xpeng, BYD, Tesla, Nio, and Li Auto leading the way.
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