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- None of China's top 10 best-selling cars in August 2026 was a gasoline-powered vehicle.
- Nine of the top 10 cars were fully electric, and one was a plug-in hybrid.
- Geely EX2 topped the list with 39,651 units sold, followed by Leapmotor A10 with 30,652 units and Tesla Model Y with 29,260 units.
- The report attributes the shift to lower running and maintenance costs and growing charging infrastructure.
- The trend shows electric vehicles have taken over the mainstream car market in China.
What to watch next
- Whether gasoline cars can re-enter China's top 10 best-seller list in coming months
- Whether Tesla can climb from third place against fast-growing local rivals like Geely and Leapmotor
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