Particle.news
Download on the App Store

EV Sales Set Monthly Record as China Extends Lead in Batteries, Pricing Power

The sprint in electrification is forcing established carmakers to shorten development cycles to match faster Chinese rivals.

Overview

  • Global electric vehicle sales surpassed 2 million in September 2025, a new monthly peak reported by Rho Motion.
  • China sold 1.604 million new energy vehicles in September, lifting NEVs to 49.7% of new-car sales, according to CAAM data.
  • The average price of a new energy passenger car in China fell to 158,000 yuan in September, the lowest in six years, with pure EVs seeing the steepest cuts, CPCA figures show.
  • China produced 1,122 GWh of power and other batteries in January–September, including 151 GWh in September, as Chinese suppliers occupied all top‑10 global BESS slots and CATL led with a narrowing 22% share.
  • Dongfeng said it built a self‑controlled solid‑state battery chain with 240 and 350 Wh/kg cells and test range beyond 1,000 km, as GM’s Mark Reuss said Western development timelines trail China’s 22–28 month cycles.