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  "description": "China’s top-selling domestic EVs of 2024 Photo credit: humphery / Shutterstock.com From compact city cars to family-friendly SUVs, Chinese automakers dominated the electric vehicle market in 2024. This slideshow highlights the seven best-selling EVs from domestic brands that are reshaping",
  "path": "/gallery/the-best-selling-chinese-evs-we-cant-have/",
  "publishedAt": "2025-04-08T12:48:07+00:00",
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  "tags": [
    "BYD",
    "GAC",
    "Wuling"
  ],
  "textContent": "China’s top-selling domestic EVs of 2024\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: humphery / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nFrom compact city cars to family-friendly SUVs, Chinese automakers dominated the electric vehicle market in 2024. This slideshow highlights the seven best-selling EVs from domestic brands that are reshaping how China drives electric.\n\n\n\nBYD Song Plus dominates the Chinese EV market\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Tricky_Shark / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nThe Song Plus, a compact crossover SUV from BYD, was China’s top-selling EV from a domestic brand in 2024, with over 418,000 units sold. Its blend of space, technology, and affordability made it a popular choice among families and commuters.\n\n\n\nBYD Seagull gains ground with record-breaking sales\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Art Konovalov / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nWith nearly 480,000 units sold in 2024, the BYD Seagull set a new benchmark for low-cost electric mobility in China. Its compact footprint and entry-level pricing attracted urban buyers across the country.\n\n\n\nBYD Qin Plus delivers strong sedan performance\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Freer / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nThe BYD Qin Plus sedan continued its upward momentum, securing over 341,000 sales in 2024. Positioned as a value-forward alternative to premium sedans, it appeals to drivers looking for a balance of range and comfort.\n\n\n\nBYD Yuan Plus offers a global compact SUV\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Harazaki Ananta Hondro / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nKnown internationally as the Atto 3, the BYD Yuan Plus achieved more than 309,000 sales in 2024 within China. Its international success and domestic demand reflect its versatility and mass-market appeal.\n\n\n\nWuling Hongguang Mini EV remains an urban icon\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Ryan Photo Capture / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nDespite fierce competition, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV maintained strong numbers with over 261,000 units sold in 2024. Its ultra-compact design and affordability make it a mainstay in China’s city centers.\n\n\n\nBYD Dolphin continues to swim ahead\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: tinhkhuong / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nThe BYD Dolphin, a compact hatchback with a futuristic design and efficient powertrain, moved nearly 200,000 units in 2024. It caters to younger buyers looking for a fun and eco-friendly ride.\n\n\n\nGAC Aion S expands premium EV options\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nGAC’s Aion S sedan, with over 122,000 sales in 2024, gives buyers a more premium-feeling EV experience at a competitive price point. It emphasizes sleek design, spacious interiors, and practical driving range.\n\n\n\nA banner year for China’s EV makers\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Q world / Shutterstock.com\n\n\n\nChinese automakers saw remarkable EV sales in 2024, led by BYD’s wide-ranging lineup and strong entries from Wuling and GAC. These vehicles demonstrate the growing strength, diversity, and global ambitions of China’s electrified future.",
  "title": "The amazing Chinese EVs we can’t have",
  "updatedAt": "2025-04-08T12:52:57+00:00"
}