China's NEV Retail Sales Slip in Early July Despite Record June Performance

China's new energy vehicle retail sales fell 9% in the first five days of July, entering a seasonal lull, after June set records with over 1.6 million units sold and exports topping half a million.

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China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market entered a seasonal slowdown in early July, with retail sales dropping 9% from the previous week, according to industry data. From July 1 to 5, NEV retail sales totaled 103,000 units, achieving a penetration rate of 60.5%, as reported by CnEVPost.

The decline comes after a stellar June, during which NEV sales surged 23.6% year-on-year to 1.643 million units, accounting for a record 58.5% of total new vehicle sales, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). June also marked the first time monthly NEV exports exceeded 500,000 units, underscoring the sector's growing global footprint.

The contrasting figures highlight the typical mid-year lull in China's auto market, often seen after a strong sales push in June. Analysts expect NEV sales to recover in the coming weeks as automakers introduce new models and incentives.