Chinese car brands secure 10% of UK vehicle market as drivers invest in BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda and more

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Chinese car brands secure 10% of UK vehicle market as drivers invest in BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda and more.

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Chinese car brands have made up more than one in 10 new vehicle sales so far this year, as drivers flock towards more affordable prices and impressive technology.Over the last five months, Chinese car brands have secured 10.6 per cent of the total new vehicle market share across the UK.Based on data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Chinese automakers have sold 80,960 vehicles between January and the end of April.Popular car brands include BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely, GWM, Jaecoo, Leapmotor, Omoda, Skywell, and Xpeng.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say BYD, one of the best-selling car companies in the world, is the most popular Chinese brand in the UK, having registered 29,396 new vehicles.It has captured an impressive 3.45 per cent of the new vehicle market, and recorded a 124 per cent spike in year-on-year sales.BYD is looking to introduce new models to the UK market, in addition to launching its sister brands, namely Denza and its ultra-rapid Flash Charging...

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