Chinese brands have made sales history in the UK as drivers continue to move away from traditional Western brands in search of more affordable prices and better in-car technology.
New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that the Jaecoo 7 Super Hybrid System was the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in August.
It registered 1,367 new registrations, placing as the sixth best-selling vehicle of last month, and even beating the likes of the Audi A3, Vauxhall Corsa and Mini Cooper.
This has taken the brand house of Omoda and Jaecoo to a staggering 2.96 per cent of the market share for August, despite only recently launching.
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BYD, Jaecoo and Omoda continue to make major strides in the UK market
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Jaecoo was only launched in January and has quickly broken records with brand awareness soaring to 15 per cent, while the Jaecoo 7 model sold more than 10,000 cars within months of its launch.
The Jaecoo 7 SHS is priced at £35,165 and comes equipped with self-charging hybrid technology, an impressive 745-mile range and ultra-low emissions of just 23g/km.
Gary Lan, CEO of Jaecoo UK, said: "This latest accolade for the JAECOO 7 SHS just goes to show the power of our product, our team and dealer network.
"Recognition like this further reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality vehicles that meet the needs of drivers across the UK; with powertrains that plug into the specific market and needs of our customers, too."
In August alone, Jaecoo was bolstered by sales of the 7 SHS with a market share of 1.65 per cent, while Omoda's offering resulted in almost 1,100 sales and a combined market share of 2.96 per cent.
This year, Jaecoo has registered 11,681 vehicles for a market share of 0.92 per cent, beating out other established brands like Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat and Lexus.
Sister company Omoda has also registered an impressive 9,900 vehicles, marking an incredible 21,421 per cent growth compared to the same time last year.
The accelerated rollout is being backed by parent company Chery, which has also launched in recent days, and its 81-strong UK-wide dealer network.
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The Jaecoo 7 was the best-selling plug-in hybrid in August
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The highly anticipated Jaecoo 5 is available to order at an affordable price point of £24,505 for the Pure variant, while the Luxury option retails for £28,000.
Jaecoo has become popular with drivers looking to bridge the gap between internal combustion engine vehicles and EVs by offering a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty and RAC home start cover as standard.
Another Chinese heavyweight, BYD, also saw resounding sales in August, with a 2.12 per cent market share, while retaining a 2025 market share of 1.92 per cent.
So far this year, BYD has sold 24,333 vehicles, beating out the likes of Dacia, Honda, Mazda and Seat.
The BYD Seal U DM-i has sold more than 10,000 models so far this year
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It recently announced the UK pricing and specification for the all-new Atto 2, with the electric SUV starting from just £30,850 for the entry-level Boost and £34,950 Comfort.
Both models feature BYD's revolutionary Blade Battery, which can deliver up to 261 miles of range, with customer deliveries set to start in September.
Last month, the Xi'an-based manufacturer announced a sales milestone of 10,000 models of its Seal U DM-i hybrid within just 10 months of being on the market.
Steve Beattie, sales and marketing director at BYD UK, said: "The Seal U DM-i's fantastic sales statistics show how the British public are responding in ever greater numbers to our brand proposition, taking the opportunity to move to our affordable new energy vehicle with confidence."