Chinese car brands

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest manufacturer of new energy vehicles, producing both pure electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (DM-i) cars across mass-market and premium segments. It is vertically integrated, making its own Blade LFP batteries, motors and chips.

Denza is BYD's premium brand, originally a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz. It focuses on upscale MPVs and SUVs such as the D9, positioned above the core BYD lineup.

Yangwang is BYD's ultra-luxury flagship brand, showcasing technology like the e4 quad-motor platform and DiSus body control. Models such as the U8 SUV and U9 supercar sit at the very top of BYD's range.

NIO is a premium electric vehicle maker known for its battery-swap network and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription, which can lower the upfront purchase price. Its lineup spans sedans (ET) and SUVs (ES/EC).

XPeng (Xiaopeng) is a technology-focused EV maker emphasising advanced driver assistance (XNGP) and in-house software. Its range includes the value-oriented Mona sub-brand and the P/G series.

Li Auto specialises in large family vehicles, pioneering extended-range EVs (EREV) in China with the L-series SUVs. It also builds the pure-electric Mega MPV.

Zeekr is Geely's premium electric brand built on the SEA architecture, offering performance-oriented shooting brakes, sedans, SUVs and luxury MPVs.

Geely is one of China's largest private automakers and owns or co-owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr and more. Its Galaxy line covers new-energy vehicles alongside conventional models.

Chery is one of China's largest vehicle exporters, known for the Tiggo SUV and Arrizo sedan families and an expanding range of hybrid and electric models.

Great Wall Motor (GWM) is a leading SUV and pickup manufacturer with sub-brands including Haval (SUVs), Tank (off-road), Ora (city EVs) and Wey (premium).

Changan is a state-owned automaker and one of China's oldest industrial companies. It builds mainstream Changan-branded cars and backs the Deepal and Avatr new-energy brands.

Avatr is a premium electric brand backed by Changan, battery maker CATL and Huawei, combining Huawei's smart-cockpit and driving tech with CATL batteries.

Voyah is the premium new-energy brand of state-owned Dongfeng Motor, offering electric and extended-range SUVs, sedans and MPVs.

Hongqi ("Red Flag") is China's flagship luxury marque under FAW, historically building state limousines and now a full range of premium sedans and SUVs, including electric models.

Aion is the electric vehicle brand of GAC Group, focused on affordable, high-volume BEVs popular as private cars and ride-hailing fleets.

SAIC-GM-Wuling makes some of China's most affordable vehicles, most famously the Hongguang Mini EV city car that became a sales phenomenon.

Leapmotor is a value-focused new-energy startup, now partly owned by Stellantis, offering competitively priced electric and extended-range SUVs and sedans.

MG is a historic British marque now owned by SAIC Motor. It is a major Chinese export brand, offering affordable electric and combustion models worldwide.

Xiaomi, the consumer-electronics and smartphone giant, entered the car market in 2024 with the SU7 electric sedan. Its vehicles tightly integrate with the Xiaomi HyperOS ecosystem and have rapidly become some of China's most talked-about EVs.

Jetour is a Chery sub-brand focused on spacious, value-oriented SUVs and the off-road Traveller (T2) line. It has become a fast-growing export brand, especially popular across the Middle East, with 'travel+' positioning.

Jaecoo is a Chery export brand offering premium, rugged-styled SUVs such as the Land Rover-inspired J7. It targets Middle East, European and Asian markets with a blend of off-road looks and on-road comfort.

Omoda is a Chery export brand aimed at younger buyers, with bold styling and the C5 crossover as its global flagship. It is a major part of Chery's overseas push in the Middle East, Europe and Latin America.

Exeed (Xingtu) is Chery's premium brand, offering upscale SUVs and sedans with refined interiors. It is positioned above mainstream Chery models and exported to the Middle East and other regions.

Lynk & Co is a premium brand jointly created by Geely and Volvo, sharing platforms with Volvo. It offers connected, design-led SUVs and sedans with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains.

Trumpchi is the mainstream passenger-car brand of GAC Group, known for SUVs like the GS8 and popular MPVs. It is a significant export brand in the Middle East and developing markets.

Onvo is NIO's mid-market sub-brand aimed at families, sharing NIO's battery-swap network while undercutting the main brand on price. Its first model, the L60, targets the Tesla Model Y.

DFSK (Dongfeng Sokon) is a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Sokon, specializing in affordable mini trucks, vans and micro pickups widely used for urban logistics and light hauling across China, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.