April 2023 Electric Vehicle Sales Top 10: Micro Electric Vehicles Lead the Market
As of April 13, 2025, the electric vehicle market continues to show strong performance, despite fluctuations in sales volume. In April, the total electric vehicle sales reached 905,000 units, marking a 33.9% increase compared to the same period last year, although this figure represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous month. Cumulatively, the sales for the first four months of this year reached 3.324 million units, reflecting a 35.7% year-on-year growth.
Moreover, electric vehicles accounted for 51.5% of total vehicle sales in the country, an increase of 7 percentage points from the same period last year. The share of autonomous brands in the electric vehicle sales market is now 73%, up by 0.4 percentage points.
In terms of specific segments, new energy micro vehicles have gained a market share of 19.4%, with the sales of small electric cars, compact electric vehicles, and micro vehicles growing by 3.6 percentage points compared to last year. The sales volume of micro electric vehicles reached 3.1 million units, showing a remarkable 274.0% increase compared to last year.
As for the top 10 electric vehicle manufacturers in April, there have been notable changes compared to March. The rankings reflect a shift in sales dynamics, with micro vehicles gaining prominence. The total sales volume among the top 10 reached 2.69 million units. Despite a 7.4% decline in comparison, the year-on-year growth still stands at 5.8%. On April 9, the newly launched models L and H both entered the market, further boosting the competitive landscape.
Overall, the micro electric vehicle sector is witnessing significant growth, aided by the increasing interest in efficient and sustainable transportation options. The market’s trajectory indicates that electric vehicles will continue to play a crucial role in the automotive industry.
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