According to the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, China's passenger vehicle exports across major global regions showed a clear pattern in Jan–Feb 2026, characterized by distinct regional dynamics, leading players, diverging growth rates, and strong NEV momentum. In Europe, Chery ranked first, followed by SAIC PV and BYD. Southeast Asia was led by Geely, with most brands posting rapid growth, while only a few saw declines. In North America, performance diverged, with a handful of automakers maintaining steady growth while most faced adjustment pressures.Latin America recorded across-the-board strong growth, with BYD and Geely leading on the back of exceptional expansion, becoming key drivers of overseas growth. In the Middle East, leading players remained dominant, with Chery holding the top position, although some automakers faced adjustment pressures. Overall, Chinese brands continued to increase their overseas penetration, with competition shifting toward product localization, operational capabilities, and regulatory compliance, as each region enters a more differentiated stage of development.Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to EuropeChery Auto: 68,677 units, up 215.2% year-on-yearSAIC PV: 58,077 units, up 10.8% year-on-yearBYD Auto: 40,930 units, up 11.9% year-on-yearTesla: 29,087 units, up 31.1% year-on-yearGeely Auto: 17,362 units, up 51.9% year-on-yearLeapmotor: 14,280 units, up 391.6% year-on-yeareGT: 7,716 units, up 71.0% year-on-yearGeely-Volvo: 7,241 units, up 499.9% year-on-yearSAIC-GM-Wuling: 6,347 units, up 6581.1% year-on-yearSpotlight Automotive: 6,095 units, up 27.5% year-on-yearFrom January to February 2026, the European market showed a tiered pattern of leaders pulling ahead, mid-tier players catching up, and tail players accelerating. Chery, SAIC PV, and BYD formed the leading tier, ranking top three with exports of 68,677 units, 58,077 units, and 40,930 units, respectively. Among them, Chery topped the list with a remarkable 215.2% YoY increase, highlighting strong product competitiveness and effective channel expansion in Europe. SAIC PV and BYD maintained steady growth at 10.8% and 11.9%, further consolidating their market positions.In the mid-tier, Tesla, Geely, and Leapmotor recorded exports of 29,087 units, 17,362 units, and 14,280 units, respectively. Leapmotor stood out with a sharp 391.6% surge, ranking sixth, while Tesla and Geely posted solid growth of 31.1% and 51.9%, reinforcing their roles as key players in the European market.Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Southeast AsiaGeely Auto: 23,882 units, up 136.9% year-on-yearBYD Auto: 13,279 units, down 23.8% year-on-yearChery Auto: 13,143 units, up 48.9% year-on-yearChangan Auto: 4,354 units, up 35.7% year-on-yearJiangling Motor: 4,325 units, up 107.8% year-on-yearLeapmotor: 4,151 units, up 437.0% year-on-yearGreat Wall Motor: 3,382 units, up 114.2% year-on-yearSAIC-GM-Wuling: 3,291 units, up 155.5% year-on-yearTesla: 3,232 units, up 83.6% year-on-yearJiangsu Yueda Kia: 1,666 units, down 75.6% year-on-yearIn Jan–Feb 2026, the Southeast Asian market showed a pattern of reshaped leadership and broad-based growth. Geely led the market with 23,882 units and a strong 136.9% YoY increase, driven by precise market positioning and product-market fit. BYD ranked second with 13,279 units but saw a 23.8% YoY decline, indicating short-term pressure. Chery followed closely with 13,143 units, posting a solid 48.9% increase and demonstrating strong competitiveness in the region.Meanwhile, most automakers recorded rapid growth. Leapmotor led in growth rate with a 437.0% surge, while Jiangling Motor, Great Wall Motor, and SAIC-GM-Wuling all more than doubled their exports, rising by 107.8%, 114.2%, and 155.5%, respectively. Changan and Tesla also achieved steady expansion with increases of 35.7% and 83.6%, highlighting strong market momentum. Notably, Jiangsu Yueda Kia saw a sharp 75.6% decline, likely affected by intensified competition and product cycle adjustments.Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to North AmericaSAIC-GM-Wuling: 22,838 units, up 23.6% year-on-yearSAIC-GM: 9,930 units, up 77.8% year-on-yearChangan-Ford: 6,864 units, up 25.3% year-on-yearGeely Auto: 2,638 units, down 18.1% year-on-yearJiangling Motor: 1,782 units, down 36.8% year-on-yearKarry Auto: 756 unitsJiangsu Yueda Kia: 739 units, down 84.6% year-on-yearGAC Trumpchi: 702 units, down 84.0% year-on-yearChery Auto: 697 units, down 79.1% year-on-yearDFPV: 355 unitsFrom January to February 2026, the North American market showed a mixed pattern, with a few automakers maintaining steady growth while most faced adjustment pressures. SAIC-GM-Wuling led with 22,838 units, up 23.6% YoY, demonstrating solid competitiveness in the region. SAIC-GM ranked second with 9,930 units and a strong 77.8% increase, highlighting robust expansion momentum. Changan Ford followed with 6,864 units, up 25.3%, delivering stable growth and acting as a key stabilizer in the market.Meanwhile, most automakers experienced notable declines. Geely and Jiangling Motor fell by 18.1% and 36.8%, respectively, while Jiangsu Yueda Kia, GAC Trumpchi, and Chery saw sharper drops of 84.6%, 84.0%, and 79.1%. These declines were largely impacted by Mexico's tariff hikes in 2026.Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Central and South AmericaBYD Auto: 60,095 units, up 478.5% year-on-yearChery Auto: 26,858 units, up 59.8% year-on-yearGeely Auto: 21,552 units, up 614.1% year-on-yearGreat Wall Motor: 12,780 units, up 6.2% year-on-yearJMC Auto: 9,960 units, up 116.1% year-on-yearJiangsu Yueda Kia: 8,735 units, up 70.2% year-on-yearTesla: 8,584 units, up 3801.8% year-on-yearChangan Auto: 6,709 units, up 272.1% year-on-yearSAIC-GM-Wuling: 6,525 units, up 168.0% year-on-yearDFPV: 6,248 units, up 58.9% year-on-yearIn Jan–Feb 2026, the Latin American market showed a pattern of rapid growth led by top players. BYD ranked first with 60,095 units, surging 478.5% YoY, underscoring the strong competitiveness of its NEV portfolio in the region. Chery followed with 26,858 units, up 59.8% YoY, steadily consolidating its market share through strong product-market fit. Geely ranked third with 21,552 units, posting a remarkable 614.1% increase, reflecting strong expansion momentum. Great Wall Motor came in fourth with 12,780 units, achieving a modest 6.2% growth and maintaining a solid export scale with a more moderate pace.Several automakers recorded rapid growth, becoming key drivers of regional expansion. Tesla led in growth rate with a surge of 3,801.8%, while JMC, Changan, and SAIC-GM-Wuling posted strong increases of 116.1%, 272.1%, and 168.0%, respectively. Jiangsu Yueda Kia and DFPV also achieved steady growth of 70.2% and 58.9%, highlighting strong overall market momentum.Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Middle EastChery Auto: 47,023 units, up 71.3% year-on-yearBYD Auto: 27,426 units, up 111.6% year-on-yearSAIC PV: 14,849 units, up 50.0% year-on-yearGeely Auto: 11,207 units, down 43.8% year-on-yearJiangsu Yueda Kia: 10,676 units, down 21.7% year-on-yearChangan Auto: 10,174 units, up 114.7% year-on-yearGreat Wall Motor: 9,093 units, up 49.5% year-on-yearBeijing Hyundai: 6,978 units, down 44.7% year-on-yearDFPV: 5,654 units, up 291.0% year-on-yearKarry Auto: 5,430 units, up 111.9% year-on-yearIn Jan–Feb 2026, the Middle East market showed a pattern of strong incumbents and polarized growth rates. Among the leading players, Chery ranked first with 47,023 units, up 71.3% YoY, demonstrating its solid foundation and sustained momentum in the region. BYD followed with 27,426 units and a strong 111.6% increase, achieving rapid growth by aligning its NEV offerings with local energy transition trends and rising consumer demand, while steadily narrowing the gap with the leader. SAIC PV ranked third with 14,849 units, posting a 50.0% increase and maintaining steady expansion.