China ICE Sales Crash 49% as EV Share Hits Record 67%

In September 2026, plug-in vehicles reached a record 67% of China's car market, split between 45% BEV and 22% PHEV. The overall market fell 28% year over year to about 1.6 million units, while pure ICE sales plunged 49%. The 2026 year-to-date EV share now stands at 58%.

• BEV share hit 45%, PHEV 22%, for a combined record 67%
• Pure ICE sales plunged 49% year over year
• China's total market fell 28% to about 1.6 million cars
• Tesla Model Y led September with 50,359 deliveries