Chinese Car Makers Are Taking Over Europe's Electric Vehicle Market

Chinese companies like BYD and Chery are selling record numbers of electric cars in Europe. In May 2026, they sold thousands of vehicles in the UK alone, capturing 15% of Europe's EV market—more than double their sales a year earlier. This mirrors how Japanese carmakers once dominated the West. Europe's push to ban gas cars is helping Chinese makers, who already know how to build affordable electrics.