China’s EV shipments rose 40 percent in April | Automotive Industry

Asia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

China’s electronics sales rose 40 percent last month, solidifying its position at the top of the world’s fastest-growing market, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

China’s EV shipments hit 278,081 in April, taking year-to-date foreign sales to 893,852, according to data.

Asia shipped the most EVs in any region, at 110,613 vehicles, followed by Europe and Latin America with 83,813 and 52,897, respectively.

Oceania shipped 22,695 Chinese EVs, while North America shipped 4,422, according to the data.

Brazil saw the biggest increase among the top 10 export destinations, with imports up 221 percent to 38,144.

South Korea, Germany and Australia also saw significant increases in demand, with imports rising between 100 percent and 190 percent.

The surge in Chinese exports comes despite efforts by the United States and Europe to ban the country’s cars from their markets.

The US applies a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs and bans some Chinese-made software used in connected cars.

The European Union imposes tariffs as high as 35.3 percent on Chinese EVs.

China is the world’s largest producer of EVs, accounting for about 75 percent of the 22 million vehicles produced in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency.

China’s EV sales are expected to reach 2.5 million in 2025, double the previous year’s figure.

Outside of Europe and the US, Chinese brands accounted for 55 percent of all EV sales last year, according to the IEA.

The IEA estimates that global EV sales will reach 23 million in 2026 accounting for nearly 30 percent of all vehicle sales.

Global EV sales are expected to exceed 20 million in 2025, accounting for nearly a quarter of all vehicle sales.