Chinese firms almost double UK market share on electrified demand
MG led Chinese car makers in the UK but big growth came from newcomers BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo
Sales of cars from Chinese brands in the UK grew 88% in March, as brands including BYD, MG, Omoda and Jaecoo expanded their footprint here.
Chinese brands sold 28,883 cars in March to give them a market share of 7.5%, up from 4.0% in March 2024, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
In the first three months of 2025, the Chinese share was 7.0%.
The growth came from newcomers such as BYD, which sold 6480 cars, up 754% on the year before.
