Chinese automakers’ share of the European EV market dropped to 6.9% in February 2025, the lowest since February 2023, according to Dataforce. This decline follows EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, which have slowed their rapid expansion.

While overall European EV sales grew by 26%, established brands like Volkswagen captured much of the increase.

BYD nearly doubled its registrations to 4,436 units in February due to its diverse lineup, while MG saw a sharp decline, impacted by tariffs of up to 45.3%.

Xpeng and Leapmotor reported growth, with Xpeng’s registrations surging 259% year-on-year. However, total Chinese EV registrations fell 3.2% to 9,837 units.

The EU tariffs, part of broader global trade tensions, have limited Chinese automakers’ ability to capitalize on Europe’s expanding EV market.