Cui Dongshu said China’s share of global new‑energy passenger vehicle sales reached 61% in Jan‑Apr 2026. In 2026 China held 56% of the global battery‑electric vehicle market and 71% of plug‑in hybrid sales. Outside China, Jan‑Apr new‑energy sales totaled 2.63 mln units, up 25% YoY, supported by a sharp rebound in Europe. Strong exports from Chinese independent automakers and volatility in US demand lifted independent Chinese brands’ overseas NEV sales share to 15.8% in 2025 and 23% in 2026.