Chinese Car Brands’ Sales in Vietnam 2025: MG Takes the Lead, BYD Sets Record-Breaking Pace

With 13 brands currently present, Chinese car manufacturers have overwhelmingly dominated the Vietnamese market, outpacing competitors from Japan and Germany. Among them, MG remains the best-selling brand, achieving sales of 9,601 units. Despite its British origins, MG, owned by SAIC and utilizing Chinese technology and production ecosystems, is classified by experts as a Chinese brand. However, the company experienced a 26% sales decline in 2025, primarily due to disruptions in the supply of components from international factories.

While MG relies on the popularity of its affordable sedan, the MG5, and the G50 MPV, BYD has adopted an aggressive expansion strategy. In 2025, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer launched five new models, bringing its total offerings in Vietnam to ten, surpassing MG’s lineup. As a result, BYD’s sales grew sevenfold compared to the previous year, reaching 3,718 units. The primary driver of this growth was the M6, a 7-seat electric MPV, which gained traction through partnerships with technology companies in the transportation sector. Additionally, the Sealion 6 hybrid, known for its fuel efficiency in the C-segment CUV category, contributed to the improved sales performance. Within just two years of entering the market, BYD became the fastest-growing brand in terms of product range expansion and the world’s largest seller of electrified vehicles in 2025, with approximately 4.6 million units sold globally.

In terms of pure growth rate, Omoda was the most surprising brand, with 2025 sales more than 20 times higher than in 2024, reaching 1,389 units. Its sister brand, Jaecoo, under the same parent company Chery and distributed by Geleximco, achieved a more modest result with 757 units sold in 2025. Omoda and Jaecoo are also the first Chinese brands to establish a manufacturing plant in Vietnam, with an investment of $319 million and an annual production capacity of 120,000 vehicles, set to commence operations in 2026.

In the luxury and near-luxury segment, Lynk & Co achieved impressive growth, tripling its sales from the previous year to 803 units, thanks to its efforts to expand its dealership network nationwide.

In 2025, both Wuling and Geely sold over 1,000 units each. Wuling experienced a slight 3% sales decline due to intense competition from VinFast’s electric vehicles, which impacted its flagship mini EV model. Geely currently offers three models in Vietnam: the EX5, Coolray, and Monjaro.

At the bottom of the rankings, brands like GAC, Haval, and Dongfeng continue to struggle to establish a foothold, with negligible sales figures. Notably, Aion and Hongqi have ceased operations in the Vietnamese market, highlighting the increasing competitiveness within the Chinese automotive wave.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)