The surge comes as China's auto exports have boomed in recent years as the country's appetite for new models has cooled.

The surge comes as China's auto exports have boomed in recent years as the country's appetite for new models has cooled.

UK sales of Chinese-made vehicles surged to 285,000 in 2025. Unlike the EU, Britain charges no additional tariff on plug-in hybrids. BYD and Geely are gaining fast.