UK trim only
We do not paste Chinese-market CLTC range beside a UK price. Every record carries its market and test standard.
Chinese cars, decoded for Britain
Skip the hype.
Read the spec.
Market-specific trims, like-for-like comparisons and charging maths for the fastest-growing corner of the UK car market.
2026 UK MARKETBYD YTD +92%BEV REGISTRATIONS +30%JAECOO 7 · SEPTEMBER #1SOURCE: SMMT
Start with the
UK shortlist.
Fifteen model records are audited against current UK manufacturer sources. XPENG G6 remains clearly marked where only European—not complete UK—data is confirmed.
Charging maths,
without the fog.
Use the exact UK trim—not a similarly named model sold elsewhere. Calculate charge cost, home charging time, cost per mile or compare EV vs petrol energy cost. New to range claims? Read WLTP vs real-world range.
Estimated energy bought
£—
Compare on the
same terms.
Start with the UK price and range table or rapid-charging table. Detailed comparisons: EX5 vs B10, SEAL vs G6, and SEALION 7 vs EX5.
The market is moving.
Registration data is useful context, not a recommendation. Fleet deals and launch timing can distort individual months.
UK registrations · Jan–Sep 2026
What changed
BYD registrations nearly doubled year on year. Chery moved from a marginal presence to more than 33,000 registrations, while Geely and Changan established measurable UK sales.
Source: SMMT UK new car registration data, September 2026. Preliminary figures may be revised. MG is excluded from this prototype chart because its British-origin/Chinese-ownership history needs a clearly stated inclusion rule.
Source beside claim
Specs should resolve to a manufacturer brochure, official UK page, SMMT, Euro NCAP or another named primary source.
Corrections stay visible
When a brochure changes, the record date changes too. Marketing estimates and measured results remain separate.