BYD Leads China NEV Sales in June

BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) led June's new energy vehicle sales as demand for such vehicles continues to surge abroad, even as domestic expansion faces distinct retail headwinds. BYD recorded the highest number of sales among Chinese NEV makers, selling 403,472 units during the month, up 5.46% from a year earlier. The carmaker's momentum was buoyed by its overseas performance, where passenger exports nearly doubled year over year to a record 174,897 units, offsetting a cool domestic retail market. Meanwhile, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (HKG:9863) and Nio (HKG:9866, SGX:NIO) recorded significant increases in their global deliveries, jumping 95% and 62.9% year over year, respectively, to deliver 93,376 units and 40,597 units. Leapmotor's numbers were boosted by its extended-range hybrid lineup, while Nio's deliveries were split across its luxury brand and its emerging sub-brands. SAIC Motor (SHA:600104) maintained strong overall volume, with group-wide sales reaching 395,000 units in June, up 8.1% from the previous year. Sales were boosted by electrification across the company's portfolio. Monthly NEV-specific sales 66.6% year over year to hit 201,000 units. Meanwhile, Geely.