Experts and industry analysts predict 2025 to be the year when EV & Hybrid sales in China will be higher than petrol-powered vehicles for the very first time. It’s clear that Chinese car manufacturers are leading the charge, introducing innovative and highly anticipated models to the market. and this leads to an interesting list of the Top 10 Chinese EVs launching in 2025.
This article explores the best Chinese electric vehicles launching this year, from premium sedans to sporty SUVs, sports cars, and even a pickup truck. Some of them are exclusive to international markets while the others would debut in the Chinese market. We expect most of them to be launched in the UAE, too. Take a look at the 10 best Chinese EVs launching in 2025 and the two honorary mentions:
1. Xiaomi YU7
Tech giant Xiaomi entered the automotive industry with the debut of its automotive subsidiary Xiaomi Auto in 2021. In 2024, the brand launched its first car – the Xiaomi SU7 – a full-size electric sedan with impressive range and performance figures. The brand has been working on an electric SUV for a while now, with the SUV spied testing on multiple occasions.
2025 will mark the launch of Xiaomi’s first SUV — the Xiaomi’s YU7. With sleek aesthetics and advanced features, it’s expected to be a game-changer. In December 2024, Xiaomi revealed official images of the car, timing it perfectly with some leaked information about its specs. It will be powered by a dual-motor electric powertrain producing 681hp, giving the SUV a top speed of 253km/h!
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD
- Battery Capacity: TBD
- Range: 643km (TBC)
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2. AUDI E
What’s Audi doing on a Chinese cars list? Well, Audi made headlines in November 2024 when it revealed a new brand in partnership with Chinese giant SAIC. The new brand was named ‘AUDI,’ with the capitalized letters separating it from the original Audi. The new brand is expected to launch three new cars in the near future with the first one expected mid-2025.
The AUDI E Concept was also revealed in November 2024 as a preview of what’s to come from the new brand. The E Concept is a stylish station wagon, with intricate detailing and impressive design elements. It does away with the four-rings logo, replacing it with ‘AUDI’ lettering instead. The 764hp dual-motor electric powertrain offers impressive performance.
The AUDI brand and its cars are most likely to remain exclusive to the Chinese domestic market. However, the platform on which it is based might result in technology transfers to Audi’s other upcoming EVs from the e-Tron sub-brand.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD
- Battery Capacity: 100kWh
- Range: 700km
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3. Zeekr 007 Touring
Introduced in 2023, the Zeekr 007 is a compact executive sedan that has managed to create quite a buzz, partly because of its bond-esque name. Taking advantage of the buzz around the 007, Zeekr will launch a wagon/shooting brake based on the sedan. Although yet to be confirmed, the wagon is likely to be called ‘007 Touring.’
Zeekr is a high-performance EV maker under the Geely Group. The brand recently launched the Zeekr 001 & Zeekr X in the UAE. After its debut in the first half of 2025, we expect the Zeekr 007 Touring to also make its way to the UAE, with rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive powertrain options.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Single-motor RWD or Dual-motor AWD
- Battery Capacity: 100kWh
- Range: 850km+ (TBC)
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4. BYD Electric Sports Car
By sheer scale of production, BYD is the largest EV manufacturer in the world. The brand is renowned for its innovation in the EV sector, and its upcoming yet-to-be-named ‘Electric Sports Car’ promises high performance and a stunning design, much like other BYD models. Aimed at enthusiasts, it’s poised to rival global sports cars including the likes of the Porsche 911.
Unveiled in April 2024 as the Fang Cheng Bao Super 9 Concept, test models of the sports car have been spotted wrapped in BYD’s signature Blue camouflage. At the moment, it is uncertain whether the sports EV will be a part of BYD’s model lineup or if it will be badged as a Denza — BYD’s brand for the European market.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Tri-motor AWD (952hp)
- Battery Capacity: TBD
- Range: TBD
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5. Firefly EV
Well-known Chinese EV manufacturer Nio recently launched a new sub-brand named Firefly, primarily targeted at the European market. Firefly will produce small, affordable, and feature-packed electric vehicles. The brand also revealed images of the first electric car from the brand, and it’s simply named Firefly EV.
The Firefly EV is a five-door hatchback and will compete with the likes of the Mini Cooper EV, Fiat 500e, Peugeot e-208, and BYD Dolphin. The Firefly EV targets urban commuters with its compact design and efficient performance. Affordable yet stylish, it’s an ideal choice for city dwellers. It even features Nio’s battery swap technology where users can swap a depleted battery out for a fully-charged one in a few minutes.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: TBD
- Battery Capacity: TBD
- Range: TBD
6. Nio ET9
First revealed at the beginning of 2024, the Nio ET9 is the EV brand’s new flagship and is expected to enter production in 2025. Nio says the ET9 features a ‘landjet’ design — a reference to the luxury and performance that private jets offer. The crossover SUV is massive in size and packed with features.
The Nio ET9 features 900-volt architecture, which only means lightning-fast charging speeds — up to 600kW. The two electric motors that power it produce 697hp and give it all-wheel-drive capabilities.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD
- Battery Capacity: 120kWh
- Range: 650km
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7. Avatr 06
The Avatr 06 is a mid-size electric sedan that was first showcased in December 2024. It is expected to go into production in 2025, with multiple powertrain options including an EREV version with a 1.5-litre engine that generates electricity to charge the battery pack. It features an LFP battery from CATL and electric motors from Huawei.
In the UAE, Avatr currently retails the Avatr 11 luxury SUV and Avatr 12 gran coupe. Both cars are on the premium end and are loaded with features. However, Avatr currently lacks a car that caters to the mid-size sedan segment. This void can easily be filled with the Avatr 06 which could make its way to the UAE after its debut in China.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Single-motor RWD or Dual-motor AWD
- Battery Capacity: 82kWh (EV) or 39kWh (EREV)
- Range: 650km (EV) or 1,050km (EREV)
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8. MG’s ‘Solid-State’ EV
No, ‘Sold-State’ isn’t the name of MG’s upcoming EV. It is an electric car that’s yet to be named, however, it derived the solid-state nickname courtesy of the advanced battery pack under the floorboard. Solid-state battery technology has been in the news for a while now, as it is considered the next big thing in the EV world.
Due to the fact that the electrolyte in the battery is a solid instead of a liquid or semi-liquid, SSBs are compact and light while still being able to retain more charge, therefore resulting in increased range. Several manufacturers are developing their own solid-state batteries and MG is set to be among the first to put it into production. More details about MG’s upcoming EV are awaited. Stay tuned.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: TBD
- Battery Capacity: 130kWh (TBC)
- Range: 1,000km (TBC)
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9. MG P9/Maxus Interstellar X
In December 2024, the Maxus Interstellar X pickup truck was launched in the Chinese market. It is a rugged yet futuristic pickup truck from Maxus, a subsidiary of Chinese auto giant SAIC. MG Motor is also a subsidiary of SAIC, and more recently, spy pictures of MG’s version of the pickup truck surfaced — renamed MG P9.
Both MG and Maxus are brands that are available in the UAE and are doing reasonably well. While MG is more known for its passenger vehicles, Maxus is known for its T60 pickup truck. It remains to be seen whether MG or Maxus will launch the new pickup truck in the UAE.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD
- Battery Capacity: 102kWh
- Range: 560km
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10. Geely EX5
Geely EX5 is the international name for the Geely E5, an electric SUV launched in China in 2024. The Geely EX5 is expected to launch in a few international markets in 2025. Geely has a strong presence in the UAE, with cars like the Geely Preface showcasing the Geely Group’s immense engineering prowess. However, the brand’s product lineup currently has no EV.
This could change with the arrival of the Geely EX5. While its international launch is scheduled for 2025, it is uncertain if the UAE will also receive the electric SUV in 2025.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Single-motor FWD
- Battery Capacity: 49.52kWh or 60.22kWh
- Range: 440km or 530km
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Honorary Mentions
BYD Atto 2
A compact and efficient EV, the BYD Atto 2 is ideal for the urban environment. Based on the BYD e-Platform 2.0, it is known in the Chinese market as the BYD Yuan UP. It is powered by a single motor that produces 174hp and 290Nm.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Single-motor FWD
- Battery Capacity: 42.4kWh
- Range: 311km
Omoda C5 EV
The EV version of the soon-to-be-launched Omoda C5 compact SUV is expected to arrive in the UAE sometime in 2025. The Omoda C5 EV combines style and practicality, offering great value in the crossover EV segment. Here are more details on the Omoda C5 showcased in Dubai in April 2024.
Highlights:
- Powertrain: Single-motor FWD
- Battery Capacity: 61.06kWh
- Range: 430km
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FAQs
BYD is currently leading the EV market in China, thanks to its diverse lineup of electric vehicles ranging from affordable compact cars to luxury models. Other key players include Tesla, Nio, Zeekr, Avatr, and Geely, which also hold significant market shares.
Yes, BYD is set to launch a new electric sports car in 2025. It will be powered by three electric motors producing 952hp. It could become a part of BYD’s product lineup or rebadged as a Denza model.
The Firefly EV is the first EV from the newly established ‘Firefly’ brand which is a subsidiary of Nio. Firefly will manufacture EVs specifically for the European car market and might see a UAE launch too.
Yes, Xiaomi is all set to launch its first SUV — the Xiaomi YU7. Official images of the YU7 were released in December 2024 and it is set to be launched in 2025. The SUV will be powered by a dual-motor electric powertrain producing 681hp.
Solid-state batteries are considered better than traditional lithium-ion batteries in several aspects, including higher energy density, faster charging times, and improved safety due. MG might be among the first car manufacturers to put solid-state batteries into production.
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