# Chinese automakers expansion in Europe and globally > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-automakers-expansion-in-europe > Updated: 2026-08-07T10:05:49.000Z. Sources: 76. Developments: 2. Chinese automotive manufacturers continue to expand their presence in Europe through diverse production and pricing strategies. Xpeng is marketing the P7+ electric sedan in Germany as a lower-priced alternative to premium German brands, while the Xpeng G9 SUV utilizes a semi knock down manufacturing process in Austria to manage import duties. Additionally, MG is targeting the family segment with the MG HS Hybrid+. This expansion aligns with a broader global surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption. In China, new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration reached a record 65.1% of total retail passenger car sales in July 2026. While July retail sales of NEVs saw a 3.9% year-on-year decline to 951,000 units, production increased by 25.6% year-on-year. Domestic brands in China led this surge with an 83.8% penetration rate. European markets are also seeing significant shifts. In the United Kingdom, the second-hand EV market saw used battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales jump 67% in the second quarter of 2026, with EVs accounting for a record 5.5% of all used car transactions. Germany reported its highest quarterly growth in EV adoption since 2020, with approximately 12% of private insured drivers transitioning from combustion engines to electric models. Global growth is also evident in India, where electric passenger vehicle retail sales rose 79% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, totaling 148,023 units, outpacing the growth of strong hybrids. ## Claims - China's NEV retail sales in July reached 951,000 units. (disputed by 7 sources) - Retail sales of passenger NEVs in China reached 951,000 units in July. (disputed by 4 sources) - A total of 12,876 enterprises in the 'new three' industries (EVs, solar, and lithium batteries) were deregistered in the first half of 2026. (disputed) - New energy vehicle-related enterprise deregistrations reached 7,632 in the first half of 2026. (disputed) - Solar industry enterprise deregistration totaled 5,089 in the first half of 2026. (disputed) - Lithium battery industry enterprise deregistration totaled 155 in the first half of 2026. (disputed) - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEV) in China reached 65.1% of total retail passenger car sales in July. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The NEV penetration rate among domestic Chinese brands reached 83.8% in July. (corroborated by 7 sources) - UK used electric vehicle transactions rose 67.0% in the second quarter of 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The UK used car market grew 0.7% in Q2 2026, with over 2 million vehicles sold. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Global EV markets see rapid growth in China, UK, Germany, and India Global EV markets show strong momentum: China's NEV penetration hit 65.1% in July, UK used EV sales surged 67% in Q2, and India saw a 79% year-on-year increase in electric passenger vehicle sales. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-automakers-xpeng-and-mg-expand-european-market-presence ### 2026-08-06: Xpeng P7+ electric sedan gains OTA update and mixed German reviews Xpeng’s P7+ electric sedan, built in Austria, offers high performance and low price in Germany; a new OTA update adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and enhanced driver‑assist features. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-driving-safety-licence-class-b-rules-and-heavyload-handling-advice --- Cite as: Chinese automakers expansion in Europe and globally. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-automakers-expansion-in-europe