China’s EV Exports Grow By 19% In 2025 — What It Means For The UAE & GCC

China’s EV industry continues to assert global dominance as export numbers soar in the first half of 2025. According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs, EV exports rose by 19% year-on-year between January and May 2025, cementing China’s status as a force to reckon with in the global automotive trade. 

Key players like Chery, MG (SAIC), and Geely, and the sub-brands are driving this surge, as Chinese automakers rapidly expand their global footprints. However, this growth is still a bit on the lower side compared to the 24% export growth for the same period in 2024.

Key Takeaways:

The export growth of Chinese EVs is not just a global story, but has ripple effects in local markets like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries. These nations are rapidly opening up to Chinese automakers, thanks to their combination of affordable pricing, advanced tech, and EV advancements.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Doha have already witnessed a sharp uptick in the presence of Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles in showrooms. Buyers are increasingly favoring Chinese options over traditional European or Japanese brands for their value-for-money, feature-rich offerings, and cutting-edge EV tech.

Chinese automotive giants and their strategic sub-brands are penetrating diverse market segments in the UAE and GCC. Here’s a list of the most popular Chinese car brands in the UAE.

A few examples of Chinese car giants and their sub-brands include:

Chery International is among the largest car manufacturers in China and has several subsidiaries under its umbrella to target different markets and buyer segments. Here’s a detailed article on Chery and its sub-brands. Jaecoo, Exeed, and Jetour are among the most popular car manufacturers in the UAE. This has certainly contributed to Chery being the largest Chinese EV exporter so far this year.

Yet another Chinese giant with a massive presence in the UAE. Apart from retailing cars under its own brand name, Geely also retails cars through its sub-brands like Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Riddara, and more. Here’s a detailed article on Geely and its sub–brands.

This is one of the instances where the sub-brands are more well-known than the parent company. Haval and Tank are well-known brands in the UAE market, and both are subsidiaries of Great Wall Motors.

China’s EV export surge is a reflection of industrial power and a strategic realignment of the global auto landscape. Western automakers struggle with supply chains and rising costs, in addition to Trump’s tariffs and their effects, while Chinese brands are capitalizing on cost-efficiency and manufacturing scale.

As the UAE and GCC accelerate toward green mobility, Chinese brands are poised to drive that journey — affordably and efficiently. Want to read more on Chinese car brands and their dominance? Here’s an incredibly detailed data-driven article with all the facts and figures to show just why Chinese brands are poised for further growth.

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In the first five months of 2025, China exported over 839,000 electric vehicles, led by brands like Chery, MG, and Geely.

China is currently the world’s largest exporter of electric vehicles, driven by strong global demand and competitive pricing.

In total vehicle sales, BYD has surpassed Tesla, especially when including plug-in hybrids, but Tesla still leads in pure electric (BEV) global sales.

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