Tesla Shines Amid EV Slowdown in China — February 2026 Sales Report - CleanTechnica

In February 2026, China’s electric vehicle (EV) market experienced a notable slowdown, with overall EV sales dropping 32% year-over-year (YoY) to around one million units, reflecting a broader market decline of 25%. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) fell 35% YoY to 278,000 units, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also saw a sharp 31% decrease. Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), particularly popular in large SUVs, were less affected, declining only 16% YoY. Despite the dip, plugin vehicles still captured a 45% market share in February, down 5 percentage points from the previous year, with BEVs alone accounting for 27% of auto sales. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached approximately 1.1 million units, with expectations that Q1 2026 sales will close between 1.5 and 2 million units, potentially pushing plugin vehicle market