BYD has become the leading electric vehicle (EV) brand in Hong Kong for the first half of 2025, capturing 27% of new private EV registrations and overtaking rivals Tesla and BMW, according to data from the city’s Transport Department.
The Shenzhen-based automaker registered 4,902 EVs out of 18,356 total private EV registrations between January and June. Its sales were led by the Sealion 07, a mid-size SUV launched in late 2024, which accounted for 3,676 units—making it the best-selling EV model in the city during the period.
Tesla followed with 3,889 registrations, while other automakers including Zeekr, Toyota, and Xpeng also recorded notable sales. The top six EV brands made up 66% of the city’s total EV registrations.
As domestic growth slows and overseas markets become more competitive, Chinese EV makers are increasingly viewing Hong Kong as a strategic gateway.
The city’s EV Road Map, which aims to end new internal combustion engine vehicle registrations by 2035, along with supportive infrastructure and government incentives, has made it a priority for expansion.
