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StocksMedium•3 August 2026•
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Global EV Sales Rise 8% in June as Geely and Chery Hit Export Records

Key Facts

1Global electric car sales in June 2026 rose 8% YoY, reaching a 30% market share.
2Geely recorded record H1 2026 overseas NEV sales of 277,189 units, up 585% YoY.
3Chery Group H1 2026 NEV sales reached 475,238 units, up 32.3% YoY.

Amid structural shifts in the global transportation sector, June 2026 data revealed resilience in electric vehicle demand despite regional headwinds. According to reports, global EV sales rose 8% year-over-year, pushing the total market share to 30%. This growth was primarily supported by strong performance in Europe and the Rest of World (RoW) markets, which helped offset slowing momentum in other major economies.

Chinese manufacturers emerged as dominant export forces during the first half of 2026, with Geely recording record overseas NEV sales of 277,189 units, a staggering 585% increase. Similarly, Chery Group reported a 32.3% rise in NEV sales, reaching 475,238 units. These figures highlight the aggressive global expansion strategies of Chinese OEMs as they navigate an 11% domestic market decline in China and a 20% drop in the United States.

Looking ahead, investors are monitoring the sustainability of this growth amid diverging consumer sentiment, as market data showed the U.S. CB Consumer Confidence at 90.8 in late July.