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.

Geely's electric EX2 was China's most popular new model in 2025 with almost half a million sold. But that's mostly because it costs just £7k there.

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