Hong Kong's August new car registration figures are out, with BYD Sealion 7 topping the monthly model rankings for the second consecutive month.

Chinese carmakers are expanding overseas at a time when the global passenger car market is undergoing some big changes.

BYD says more than 3.52 million vehicles worldwide are now equipped with its driver-assistance systems, giving the technology a sizeable global user base.

According to Transport Department figures, the BYD Sealion 7 took the top spot in Hong Kong's new car registration rankings for July, with 244 units registered, edging out the iCAUR V23 on 236 units. The BYD Atto 3 rounded out the top three with 226 units.

According to the latest data, BYD recorded 419,211 vehicle sales in July, including 411,072 passenger vehicles. Overseas sales of passenger vehicles and pickups reached 179,841 units.

For Hong Kong's motor market, 2026 will be a year etched in memory, as the "One-for-One" Scheme, in place for eight years, officially concluded on 31 March. From that date onwards, members of the public purchasing electric private cars will be liable for First Registration Duty (FRD) just like those buying conventional petrol private cars.

Hong Kong's new car sales figures for June 2026 have been officially released.

BYD, China's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, recently disclosed its sales performance for June and the first half of 2026. The group's overall sales maintained a steady upward trajectory, anchored by exceptional growth in overseas markets that underscores the brand's accelerating global competitiveness.

May 2026 Hong Kong private car new vehicle registration data has been released, with BYD recording 806 new registrations and securing second place in the market. Comparative data shows that local registrations for the brand increased by 41 units year-on-year, representing a 5.4% annual growth; however, there was a decrease of 71 units compared to April, reflecting a short-term normal adjustment.

In May 2026, Hong Kong released its official new private vehicle registration data. The top five brands were Tesla, BYD, DENZA, ZEEKR, and XPENG. This result clearly reflects a new market reality: even after the full withdrawal of electric vehicle subsidies, the shift toward EVs in Hong Kong has not reversed. Instead, it has filtered out speculative demand and revealed solid, genuine consumer pref