April Electric Vehicle Sales Top 10: Strong Recovery of Microcars, Tesla Remains Challenged
On May 13, 2025, at 18:23, data from the Electric Vehicle Market showed a continuous robust performance in April, continuing the upward trend. Despite a slight decline in overall sales volume, many manufacturers are showing signs of recovery. Notably, the electric vehicle market saw a total sales volume of 905,000 units in April, which represents a 33.9% increase compared to the same month last year, although there was an 8.7% decrease from March.
In the first four months of the year, cumulative sales reached 3.324 million units, marking a 35.7% growth year-over-year. Furthermore, in April, electric vehicles accounted for 51.5% of total passenger car sales, a significant increase of 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. The new energy vehicle segment’s market share stands at 19.4%, indicating strong growth in microcars and compact electric vehicles.
In April, the top 10 electric vehicle manufacturers showed a dynamic shift compared to March, with microcars leading the charge. The overall sales volume for these top manufacturers reached 2.69 million units, reflecting a 5.8% year-over-year increase, though showing a 7.4% decline compared to March.
On April 9, a new model from Tesla, the Model Y, was reported to have achieved impressive sales, reaching 740,000 units, which marks a 176.8% increase year-over-year. However, the overall market dynamics indicate that April may not sustain such high levels in the coming months.
The top 10 electric vehicle manufacturers in April are as follows:
- BYD
- SAIC Motor
- Tesla
- Geely
- Great Wall Motors
- NIO
- Xpeng Motors
- Li Auto
- Changan
- BAIC
In summary, the electric vehicle market is experiencing fluctuations, but the strong growth in microcars and compact vehicles suggests a promising future as more consumers opt for sustainable transportation solutions. Continuous innovation and competitive pricing will be key drivers in maintaining this upward trend in the electric vehicle sector.
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