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SAIC Motor overtakes BYD to lead China’s auto sales in October

SAIC Motor surpassed BYD in October 2025, selling 454,000 vehicles, a 13% year-on-year increase. SAIC's self-owned brands made up 67.4% of sales, with NEV sales also rising significantly to 206,700 units. Cumulatively, SAIC sold 3.647 million vehicles so far this year, including 1.2895 million NEVs.

Key points

  • SAIC Motor sold 454,000 vehicles in October 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year.
  • BYD was previously the market leader but was overtaken by SAIC Motor.
  • 67.4% of SAIC’s sales came from self-owned brands, indicating strong internal growth.
  • NEV sales reached 206,700 units, marking a 31.58% year-on-year increase.
  • Total vehicle sales from January to October 2025 reached 3.647 million, including 1.2895 million NEVs.

Why it matters

  • SAIC's rise aligns with the growing trend of NEV adoption in the automotive sector as countries push for greener technologies.
  • The data reflects ongoing competition between domestic Chinese automakers and their increasing capabilities in the global market.
  • This sales trend highlights the broader shift in consumer preference towards electric vehicles, impacting global automotive strategies.

SAIC Motor's achievement in surpassing BYD underscores its strong market presence and the accelerating shift towards new energy vehicles, positioning the brand favorably in an evolving automotive landscape.