EV China

Geely Galaxy XingyuanBEV

Surprise #1 seller in its first full year on market. A subcompact hatchback starting under $10k that offers a 14.6-inch infotainment screen, L2 assisted driving, 6 airbags, and up to 410 km CLTC range. Its 11-in-1 integrated electric drive system and independent suspension are unusual at this price point.

Wuling Hongguang Mini EVBEV

The car that democratized EVs in China: cumulative sales exceed 1.5 million units since 2020. Priced from just $4,600, it is the cheapest new car on this list. The 2025 refresh added a 4-door body, 8-inch touchscreen, and a 301 km range variant.

Tesla Model YBEV

The most expensive model on this list by a wide margin, yet still #3. Tesla expanded the lineup in 2025 with an 821 km Long Range RWD variant and the Model Y L: a 6-seat, long-wheelbase version with captain's chairs and 751 km range.

BYD Qin PlusPHEV

One of BYD's all-time best sellers. A major 2025 facelift brought the "Dragon Face" design downstream, along with a triple-camera ADAS suite. Starting under $12k, it undercuts most gasoline sedans in China while offering up to 120 km of pure electric range.

BYD SeagullBEV

One of the cheapest BEVs with a 5-door body and up to 405 km range. Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with Blade Battery, it offers 6 airbags and DC fast charging (30–80% in 30 min): features typically found on cars costing twice as much.

BYD Qin LPHEV

BYD's DM-i 5.0 "Super Hybrid" flagship sedan. Claims the title of world's most fuel-efficient PHEV sedan at 2.79 L/100 km, with a combined driving range exceeding 2,100 km on a single tank plus charge.

Xiaomi SU7BEV

The debut car from smartphone giant Xiaomi. With an industry-leading 0.195 Cd drag coefficient, up to 830 km range, and deep integration with Xiaomi's HyperOS ecosystem. The SU7 Ultra delivers 1,526 hp and a 1.98-second 0–100 km/h time.

BYD Seal 06BEV / PHEV

A compact sedan combining BYD's Blade Battery with a sporty design. Available in both pure electric and plug-in hybrid variants, it offers up to 520 km range on the BEV version and features an 8-in-1 electric powertrain.

Tesla Model 3BEV

The refreshed "Highland" Model 3 features a redesigned interior with an 8-inch rear passenger screen, ambient lighting, and improved NVH. Range extends to 713 km on the Long Range variant with the new AMD Ryzen chip powering the infotainment.

BYD Song PlusPHEV

BYD's best-selling SUV family member since 2021. The 2025 version runs BYD's 5th-gen DM-i hybrid system with up to 160 km of pure electric range and a combined range over 1,500 km.