CAAM: New Energy Vehicle Exports Reach 4.006 Million Units in January–September, Up 1.3 Times Year on Year

36Kr learned from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) analysis that in September, automotive exports continued to grow rapidly, with both passenger and commercial vehicle exports rising month on month and year on year. The share of new energy vehicles in exports has exceeded 50% for four consecutive months. In September 2026, automotive exports totaled 1.053 million units, up 4.2% month on month and 61.4% year on year. From January to September 2026, automotive exports totaled 8.205 million units, up 65.8% year on year. In September 2026, new energy vehicle exports totaled 571,000 units, up 8.6% month on month and 1.6 times year on year. From January to September 2026, new energy vehicle exports totaled 4.006 million units, up 1.3 times year on year.