According to customs data compiled by Bloomberg, China’s electric vehicle exports rose 40% in April, reinforcing the country’s leading position in the fast-growing global market.
Specifically, China exported 278,081 EVs in April, bringing the total number of vehicles shipped overseas since the start of the year to 893,852 units.
Asia was the largest importing region with 110,613 EVs, followed by Europe (83,813 units) and Latin America (52,897 units). Oceania imported 22,695 EVs, while North America imported only 4,422 units.
Among the top 10 export markets, Brazil recorded the strongest demand growth, with imports surging 221% to 38,144 units. South Korea, Germany and Australia also saw demand spike between 100% and 190%.
The export surge came despite US and European efforts to limit Chinese vehicles from entering their domestic markets. The US imposes a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs and bans certain China-made software. The European Union levies tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs.
According to the International Energy Agency, China is currently the world’s largest EV producer, accounting for about 75% of the 22 million vehicles produced in 2025. Chinese EV exports hit a record 2.5 million units in 2025, double the previous year.
Outside Europe and the US, Chinese models accounted for 55% of total EV sales last year. The IEA estimates global EV sales will reach 23 million units by 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of total auto sales. In 2025, global EV sales exceeded 20 million units, accounting for about a quarter of total auto sales.
