Multiple New EV Brands Surpass 30,000 Deliveries in April

[Market Update] Several new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers have released their delivery figures for April 2026, highlighting growing market divergence.

Key Developments: BYD Dominates by a Wide Margin; New EV Brands Collectively Exceed 30,000 Deliveries

BYD achieved passenger vehicle sales of 314,100 units in April, including overseas sales of 134,542 units—a record high. Leapmotor delivered 71,387 vehicles, up 73.9% year-over-year. Xiaomi, XPeng, and Li Auto all surpassed 30,000 deliveries, with volumes exceeding 30,000, 31,011, and 34,085 units respectively.

Key Metrics: IM Motors and Voyah Break the 10,000 Mark; NIO Leverages Multi-Brand Synergy

NIO delivered 29,356 vehicles in April, with its sub-brands ONVO and Firefly contributing over 10,000 units combined. Second-tier new EV brands such as IM Motors, Arcfox, and Voyah also crossed the 10,000-unit delivery threshold, reflecting continued expansion in the mid-to-high-end market.

Strategic Foundation: Intelligence and Channel Expansion Drive Growth

Leapmotor announced it will roll out urban navigation-assisted driving features across its lineup in May. Xiaomi’s retail footprint now spans 143 cities with 495 stores, underscoring how product competitiveness and channel penetration strongly support sales performance.