GM reports strong Q1 China sales on growth in EVs and hybrids

2025-04-03

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Shanghai – General Motors and its joint ventures delivered more than 442,000 units in China in the 2025 first quarter, with positive year-on-year sales growth and the third consecutive quarter of sequential gains in market share.

New energy vehicle (NEV) growth: Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), including both pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), surged 53.2% on an annual basis. GM’s NEV portfolio in China, already the most comprehensive offering among global OEMs, will further expand this year to add extended range electric vehicles (EREVs), offering at least one NEV option for every new local vehicle to be launched in 2025.

Product highlights: The Buick GL8 family strengthened its leading position in the premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with 24,000 units sold in Q1. The Buick MPV family is set to have the largest lineup in its history with the launch of the all-new in Q2, whose PHEV version will further extend GL8’s NEV presence. Deliveries of the Buick LaCrosse more than doubled, while sales of the Buick Envision Plus more than tripled. The Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV continued its remarkable success with a four-door version launched in Q1, accounting for over half of the nameplate’s 87,000 deliveries.

Premium import business: The Durant Guild, GM’s premium import platform in China, began deliveries of its first product, the Chevrolet Tahoe, in March as planned. Its multi-tier sales network continues to grow, with Experience Centers joining existing Brand Centers to provide one-stop services from purchase consultation and vehicle delivery to after-sales maintenance.

“Strong performance in Q1 has set a solid foundation for our sustainable and profitable growth throughout 2025,” said Steve Hill, GM senior VP and president of GM China. “We will continue to build momentum by enhancing product competitiveness, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and exploring new growth opportunities.”

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Baojun, and Wuling brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.

The Buick GL8 Lu Shang
The Buick GL8 Lu Shang

Shanghai – General Motors and its joint ventures delivered more than 442,000 units in China in the 2025 first quarter, with positive year-on-year sales growth and the third consecutive quarter of sequential gains in market share.

New energy vehicle (NEV) growth: Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), including both pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), surged 53.2% on an annual basis. GM’s NEV portfolio in China, already the most comprehensive offering among global OEMs, will further expand this year to add extended range electric vehicles (EREVs), offering at least one NEV option for every new local vehicle to be launched in 2025.

Product highlights: The Buick GL8 family strengthened its leading position in the premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with 24,000 units sold in Q1. The Buick MPV family is set to have the largest lineup in its history with the launch of the all-new Buick GL8 Lu Shang in Q2, whose PHEV version will further extend GL8’s NEV presence. Deliveries of the Buick LaCrosse more than doubled, while sales of the Buick Envision Plus more than tripled. The Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV continued its remarkable success with a four-door version launched in Q1, accounting for over half of the nameplate’s 87,000 deliveries.

Premium import business: The Durant Guild, GM’s premium import platform in China, began deliveries of its first product, the Chevrolet Tahoe, in March as planned. Its multi-tier sales network continues to grow, with Experience Centers joining existing Brand Centers to provide one-stop services from purchase consultation and vehicle delivery to after-sales maintenance.

“Strong performance in Q1 has set a solid foundation for our sustainable and profitable growth throughout 2025,” said Steve Hill, GM senior VP and president of GM China. “We will continue to build momentum by enhancing product competitiveness, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and exploring new growth opportunities.”

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Baojun, and Wuling brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.