China EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,996, Leapmotor 106,127, Xpeng 50,237
BYD dominated China's electric vehicle market in October 2026 with 483,125 passenger car sales, followed by Geely with 214,996 units. Leapmotor delivered 106,127 vehicles, marking its fourth consecutive month exceeding 100,000 units, while XPeng reached a new monthly record of 50,237 deliveries. Xiaomi also surpassed 50,000 deliveries, achieving its highest monthly total for the year. These gains occur despite a broader 28% drop in overall China auto market sales during October.
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- ✓ BYD sold 483,125 passenger cars in October 2026.
- ✓ Geely reported 214,996 EV sales for October.
- ✓ Leapmotor delivered 106,127 vehicles in October.
- ✓ XPeng achieved a monthly record of 50,237 deliveries in October.
What changed
October 2026 delivery figures show record highs for XPeng and Xiaomi alongside continued dominance by BYD and Geely.
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BYD and Geely Lead October China EV Sales as Leapmotor and XPeng Hit Milestones
BYD dominated China's electric vehicle market in October 2026 with 483,125 passenger car sales, followed by Geely with 214,996 units. Leapmotor delivered 106,127 vehicles, marking its fourth consecutive month exceeding 100,000 units, while XPeng reached a new monthly record of 50,237 deliveries. Xiaomi also surpassed 50,000 deliveries, achieving its highest monthly total for the year. These gains occur despite a broader 28% drop in overall China auto market sales during October.
Why it matters
The divergence in sales suggests a market shift where specific brands grow while others, including Nio and Li Auto, face increasing pressure. BYD's continued growth is linked to strong export performance. This trend highlights the intensifying competition among new energy vehicle startups during the year-end push.
What is confirmed
- BYD sold 483,125 passenger cars in October 2026.
- Geely reported 214,996 EV sales for October.
- Leapmotor delivered 106,127 vehicles in October.
- XPeng achieved a monthly record of 50,237 deliveries in October.
- Xiaomi Auto deliveries topped 50,000 in October, marking a 2026 monthly high.
- BYD's sales growth streak has lasted six months, supported by exports.
Still unconfirmed
- Leapmotor outsold Nio, Li Auto, and Zeekr combined in October.
What to watch next
- XPeng's ability to meet its Q4 monthly goal following the October record.
- Year-end delivery totals for Nio and Li Auto to determine the extent of their sales pressure.
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (16)
- CnEVPost — Roundup: October 2026 deliveries by major Chinese automakers
- Reuters — Xiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly high
- Yahoo Finance — XPENG Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for October 2026
- autonext.co — Leapmotor outsold Nio, Li Auto and Zeekr combined in October
- Investor's Business Daily — Tesla China EV Rivals BYD, Xiaomi, XPeng Report Strong Sales As Year-End Push Begins
- Reuters — China's BYD extends sales growth streak on strong exports
- Barron's — China’s BYD Continues Massive EV Exports. It Isn’t Helping.
- CnEVPost — Xiaomi Auto delivers over 50,000 vehicles in October as Sky Nomad drives return to year-on-year growth
- Moomoo — Sales divergence among new energy vehicle startups intensifies in "Silver October": Leapmotor exceeds 100,000 units for the fourth consecutive month; XPeng hits a new monthly high; Nio and Li Auto face pressure
- CarNewsChina.com — China EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,996, Leapmotor 106,127, Xpeng 50,237
- Bloomberg — BYD Reports Higher Sales for Sixth Month on Exports; Shares Gain
- Electric Vehicles — XPeng Sets Record With 50,237 Deliveries, Still Below Q4 Monthly Goal
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