Passenger Vehicle Sales and Production Report in Oct 2024

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In Oct 2024, the production and sales volumes reached 2.648M and 2.732M units, respectively, indicating continued market growth. Over the first ten months, cumulative production saw a 3% increase, while cumulative sales rose by 4%.

China brands wholesaled 1.9M units (+13% MoM), EU-US brands 514K units (-1% MoM), and J-K brands 316K units (+5% MoM). As of Oct, China brands grew 21% YoY, while foreign brands declined 17% YoY.

In Oct, among the top 20 brands, BYD sold 483.4k (+20% MoM), ranking first; Tesla dropped 23% MoM, ranking tenth; Mercedes-Benz fell 19%.

In 2024, among the top 20 brands, BYD grew 36% YoY, exceeding 3M units. Volkswagen and Toyota declined 10% and 17%, respectively. Tesla's cumulative sales reached 744k, down 4% YoY.

In Oct, ICE sales reached 1.357M (+7% MoM), PHEV/EREV sales hit 592K (+16% MoM), and BEV sales totaled 782K (+9% MoM). Over the first ten months, ICE sales declined 12% YoY, while PHEV/EREV and BEV grew 86% and 13%, respectively.

Top 10 brands by monthly sales by energy type

Top 10 brands by cumulative sales by energy type

In Oct, SUV sales hit 1.49M (+10% MoM); sedan sales were 1.135M (+9% MoM); MPV sales were 102K (+8% MoM). Over the first ten months, sedan sales declined 1% and MPV sales fell 8%, while SUV sales grew 9%.

Top 10 models by monthly sales by body type

Top 10 models by cumulative sales by body type