Chinese automakers post record October: Xiaomi, Xpeng, Leapmotor, Geely

· Automotive & EV · China

Several Chinese automakers reported October records. Xiaomi delivered more than 50,000 vehicles, a new high, while Xpeng set a record with 50,237 deliveries. Leapmotor delivered 106,127 vehicles globally, exceeding 100,000 for the fourth consecutive month. NIO delivered 34,246 vehicles in October, with January-October deliveries up 38.5%. Geely Auto's October sales hit a record high, and Chery Group sold 2.5 million vehicles in the first ten months, up 9.3%. The cluster of results shows domestic demand holding up across both established groups and newer EV entrants, ahead of a year-end push in the world's largest auto market.

Why it matters：The breadth of records — from budget brands to premium EV startups — shows Chinese demand is still expanding, underpinning the export ambitions of these manufacturers.

Key points

  • Xiaomi passed 50,000 deliveries for the first time; Xpeng hit a record 50,237.
  • Leapmotor topped 100,000 for a fourth consecutive month.
  • Chery's first-ten-month sales reached 2.5 million, up 9.3%.

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