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BYD overtakes MG and is now the best-selling Chinese brand in Spain

The Asian company doubles its sales in 2026, it is the one that grows the most among the largest brands, it reaches the top 10 of the market and consolidates itself as a leader in electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

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BYD overtakes MG and is now the best-selling Chinese brand in Spain

BYD has overtaken MG to become the top-selling Chinese car brand in Spain, with 36,755 units sold so far this year, a 105% increase from the same period last year. BYD's best-selling models include the Atto 2, Seal U, and Dolphin Surf, with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles making up its sales. The brand aims to become the absolute leader in the Spanish market.

MG is now in second place with 35,657 units sold, while Ebro, a Spanish-Chinese brand, ranks third with 20,741 units. Chinese brands have sold over 150,000 cars in Spain this year, accounting for 15.7% of the market share.

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