title: "China NEV Market Feb 2026: BYD Leads at 19.1%, Tesla Returns to Top 10" slug: china-nev-market-share-feb-2026 date: 2026-03-14 category: industry tags: [china, ev, sales, data, industry] source_url: "https://cnevpost.com/2026/03/13/automakers-share-china-nev-market-feb-2026/"
BYD held the top spot in China's NEV market in February 2026 with 88,697 units and 19.1% share, despite a 56.9% year-over-year decline. Geely took second at 76,636 units (16.5% share, down 17.9%). Tesla China returned to the top 10 at third place with 38,206 units (8.2% share), up 42.7% YoY and 106.7% month-over-month.
The Full Top 10
| Rank | Brand | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD | 88,697 | 19.1% |
| 2 | Geely | 76,636 | 16.5% |
| 3 | Tesla China | 38,206 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Changan | 28,220 | 6.1% |
| 5 | HIMA | 28,212 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Li Auto | 26,421 | 5.7% |
| 7 | NIO | 20,750 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Xiaomi EV | 20,414 | 4.4% |
| 9 | Leapmotor | 18,298 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Seres | 17,598 | 3.8% |
In the overall passenger car market (not just NEV), Geely ranked first with 145,281 units and 14.1% share, followed by BYD at 88,697 units and 8.6%.
The YoY Decline Context
February's year-over-year drops look dramatic (BYD down 56.9%, Geely down 17.9%) but are partly explained by Chinese New Year timing effects. YTD through February, BYD sits at 182,873 units (down 55.0%) and Geely at 168,771 (down 20.0%).
Tesla's rebound is the standout: after falling out of the top 10 in January, a 106.7% month-over-month surge brought it back to third. Whether that momentum holds through Q2 depends on delivery cadence and new model availability in China.
