China's electric vehicle exports surged 40% in April, reinforcing its position as the leader in the rapidly growing global market, according to customs data compiled by Bloomberg.

Chinese EV exports reached 278,081 in April, bringing total overseas sales since the start of the year to 893,852.

Asia imported the most EVs with 110,613 units, followed by Europe (83,813) and Latin America (52,897).

Oceania imported 22,695 Chinese EVs, while North America imported only 4,422.

Brazil saw the biggest demand surge among the top 10 destinations, with imports jumping 221% to 38,144.

South Korea, Germany, and Australia also recorded sharp increases, with imports rising between 100% and 190%.

The export growth comes despite efforts by the US and Europe to restrict Chinese vehicles. The US imposes a 100% tariff and bans certain Chinese-made software.

The European Union applies tariffs as high as 35.3% on Chinese EVs.

China is the world's largest EV manufacturer, producing about 75% of the 22 million EVs made in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency.

Chinese EV exports hit a record 2.5 million in 2025, double the previous year's figure.

Outside Europe and the US, Chinese models accounted for 55% of all EV sales last year.

The IEA estimates global EV sales will reach 23 million in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of all auto sales.

Source: www.aljazeera.com