{"id":65870,"date":"2025-12-31T16:04:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T16:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/electrification-boosts-chinese-auto-firms-in-global-markets"},"modified":"2025-12-31T17:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:49:36","slug":"electrification-boosts-chinese-auto-firms-in-global-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/electrification-boosts-chinese-auto-firms-in-global-markets","title":{"rendered":"Electrification Boosts Chinese Auto Firms in Global Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>Electrification efforts have positioned Chinese car manufacturers as the most represented group among the world\u2019s top 50 most valuable automakers, with rising sales in the EU contributing to their climb, according to market data.<\/p>\n<p>US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla remains the world\u2019s most valuable automaker with a market capitalization of $1.52 trillion, according to data from companiesmarketcap.com.<\/p>\n<p>Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, fully supported US President Donald Trump&#8217;s presidential campaign and was even appointed the &#8220;Department of Government Efficiency&#8221; after Trump was elected.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts say these developments led to significant declines in Tesla market cap and shares.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota ranks second with $282.1 billion, followed by Chinese EV producer BYD at $132.9 billion, Xiaomi at $128.5 billion, General Motors at $78.9 billion, Mercedes-Benz at $68.3 billion, and BMW at $66.9 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari stands eighth with $66.7 billion, Volkswagen ninth with $62.2 billion, and Maruti Suzuki India tenth with $58.3 billion. Xiaomi, despite ranking fourth, derives most of its revenue from non-automotive technology products; the company launched its first electric sports model, the SU7, last year.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tesla\u2019s EU sales fall; Chinese companies gain ground<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tesla\u2019s EU sales declined for the 11th consecutive month in November, according to European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA) data. Registrations fell 34.2% year-on-year to 12,130 units, reducing the company\u2019s EU market share from 2.1% to 1.4%.<\/p>\n<p>Between January and November, sales dropped 38.8% year-on-year to 129,024 units, cutting Tesla\u2019s share from 2.2% to 1.3%.<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, Chinese manufacturers expanded in the market. SAIC Motor recorded a 39.4% increase in EU sales over the same period, while BYD rose by 240%, ACEA figures showed.<\/p>\n<p><b>17 Chinese firms among top 50 automakers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The global car industry is undergoing a significant shift as EV production reshapes competitiveness. The market is no longer led solely by traditional manufacturers, as next-generation companies investing in electrification and autonomous technologies gain ground.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional auto giants scramble to maintain their footing with innovative models and self-driving cars but Chinese companies are constantly stealing the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>Out of the top 50 companies by market value, 17 are Chinese, compared to eight from Japan, six from the US, five from India, and four from Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Two companies each from South Korea and Tu\u0308rkiye also placed in the top 50. Tu\u0308rkiye\u2019s Ford Otosan and Tofas ranked 41st and 50th with market capitalizations of $7.5 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>One company each from France, Italy, Sweden, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and Vietnam also featured among the 50 most valuable automakers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Electrification efforts have positioned Chinese car manufacturers as the most represented group among the world\u2019s top 50 most valuable automakers, with rising sales in the EU contributing to their climb, according to market data. 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