Ahmad Raza August 28, 2025
Ahmad Raza 
Electric car brands from China are making a strong impact in the UK, with names like MG, BYD, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Xpeng leading the charge. These manufacturers have achieved impressive sales in the first half of 2025, thanks to competitive pricing, cutting-edge technology, and rapidly expanding dealer networks. Their growing presence is reshaping the UK’s electric vehicle market and offering buyers more choice than ever.
MG stands for Morris Garage, which was a British marque now owned by China’s SAIC Motors. MG produces a wide range of vehicles, including internal combustion engines to electric cars. It is the world’s best-renowned brand and is known for its affordability. MG UK achieved its strongest first-quarter sales in 2025. Approximately 24,641 customer deliveries have been made in 2025. Interestingly, the total UK market share for MG in 2024 was 4.18%, and the brand has progressed further, with 4.24% of the UK market in the opening quarter of 2025.
It has become the fastest-growing Chinese EV brand in the UK. BYD sold 9,271 passenger cars in the 1st quarter of 2025, compared to 8,787 in 2024. The market share of BYD was 0.45% in 2025 and increased to 1.6% in 1st quarter of 2025. From January to April, 11,800 vehicles have been registered in the United Kingdom. It has expanded its footprint strongly from 14 to 60 outlets in 2024 and aims to develop up to 100 by the end of 2025.
Omoda has quickly made a name for itself as a bold and stylish newcomer in the automotive world. Its tech-forward features, futuristic designs and best performance are grabbing the attention of trend-conscious drivers. From April to June, the Omoda E5 ranked NO. one in the top 5 vehicles in the United Kingdom. It comes with stunning features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and emergency braking.
This is another rising star under the cherry umbrella. It is rapidly gaining traction in the UK market due to its outstanding features. Jaeco officially entered the UK market in 2025 with the launch of the Jaecoo 7 SUV. The JAECOO 7 was the most configured car on Carwow during the first five weeks of Q2 2025, beating popular models like the Hyundai Tucson and BYD Seal U.
| Brand | Highlights | Sales/Registration (Q1 2025) | Market Share (2025) | Dealer Network Expansion | Key Model(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG | Established UK leader; owned by SAIC Motors | ~24,641 deliveries | 4.24% (up from 4.18%) | Strong presence, expanding | MG ZS EV, MG4 EV |
| BYD | Fastest-growing Chinese EV brand | 9,271 cars sold; 11,800 Jan–Apr registrations | 1.6% (up from 0.45%) | Expanded from 14 to 60 outlets; targeting 100 by year-end | BYD Dolphin, BYD Seal U |
| Omoda | Stylish newcomer with tech-forward design | Top-ranked EV Apr–Jun | N/A | Rapidly growing presence | Omoda E5 |
| Jaecoo | Rugged luxury SUV; strong demand on Carwow | Most-configured car Q2 2025 | N/A | New entry to UK market (2025) | Jaecoo 7 SUV |
| GWM Ora | Affordable EV; budget-friendly option | N/A | N/A | Focus on affordable sub-£25k segment | Ora Firefly |
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