Slovakia sees surge in used Chinese car sales, MG dominates the market

Sales of used Chinese‑made cars in Slovakia have risen dramatically, reaching 604 units in the first half of 2024 – almost double the previous year and more than 20 times the level three years earlier. The vehicles now represent about 0.3 % of the Slovak secondary‑market, placing the country behind the Czech Republic (0.4 %) but ahead of Poland (0.2 %).

MG is the leading brand with 339 cars sold (56 % of the Chinese‑car segment), followed by Dongfeng (98), BYD (42) and Leapmotor (37). Chinese cars command a higher average price (€24,419) than the overall used‑car market (€13,144) but are younger (average age five years versus eleven) and have lower mileage (≈51,000 km versus 172,000 km). The most popular price range is €15‑25 k, and SUVs account for 58 % of the sales.

According to Aures Holdings CEO Karolína Topolová, all vehicles sold in the EU meet strict safety standards, scoring well in Euro NCAP tests and offering features such as automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Most Chinese manufacturers provide a seven‑year or 150,000‑km warranty, with eight‑year battery guarantees for electric models.