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List of automobile manufacturers of China

There are hundreds of automobile manufacturers operating in China, the country with the largest automotive industry in the world. It includes state-owned manufacturers, privately owned manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and joint ventures between local and foreign manufacturers. See article Automobile manufacturers and brands of China for the more detailed introduction.

State-owned manufacturers/brands

Central government controlled state-owned enterprises

Local government controlled state-owned enterprises

  • Landian (2023–present, acquired by government of Chongqing from Seres in 2026)

State–private mixed ownership manufacturer/brand

  • Chery Automobile (1997–present)
  • Chery (1997–present)
  • Chery New Energy (2010–present)
  • Jaecoo (2023–present, overseas brand under Chery)
  • Omoda (2022–present, overseas brand under Chery)
  • Lepas (2025–present, overseas brand under Chery)
  • Exeed (2017–present)
  • Jetour (2018–present)
  • iCar (2023–present)
  • Luxeed (2023–present)
  • Rely (2009–2013, 2025–present)
  • Soueast (1995–present, acquired by Chery in 2024)
  • Freelander (2024–present)

Privately owned manufacturers/brands

Major privately owned manufacturers/brands

  • BYD Auto (2003–present)
  • Fangchengbao (2023–present)
  • Denza (2010–present)
  • Linghui (2026–present)
  • Yangwang (2023–present)
  • Geely Holding Group (1986–present)
  • Geely Automobile Holding (1998–present)
  • Geely Auto (1998–present)
  • Geely Galaxy (2023–present)
  • Geely Radar (2022–present)
  • LEVC (2013–present)
  • Livan/Maple (2000–present)
  • Proton (2017–present)
  • Zeekr (2021–present)
  • Lynk & Co (2016–present)
  • Volvo Cars (1927–present, acquired by Geely Holding in 2010)
  • Polestar (2017–present)
  • Lotus (1952–present, acquired by Geely Holding in 2017)
  • Smart (2019–present)
  • Farizon (2016–present)
  • Ouling (1956–present, acquired by Farizon in 2021)
  • Hanma (1999–present, acquired by Farizon in 2020)
  • Great Wall Motor (1984–present)
  • GWM (1984–present)
  • Haval (2013–present)
  • Wey (2016–present)
  • Ora (2018–present)
  • Tank (2021–present)
  • Nio (2014–present)
  • Onvo (2024–present)
  • Firefly (2024–present)
  • XPeng (2014–present)
  • XPeng AeroHT (2013–present)
  • Li Auto (2015–present)
  • Xiaomi Auto (2021–present)
  • Leapmotor (2016–present)
  • Yutong (1963–present)
  • Skywell (2000–present)
  • Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus (南京金龙) (2000–present)
  • Skyworth Auto (2017–present)

Minor privately owned manufacturers/brands

  • Joylong Automobile (2007–present)
  • Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group
  • BAW (2001–present, acquired from BAIC Group in 2023)
  • Leichi (2011–present)
  • LinkTour (2018–present)
  • EV House (2018–present, formally SiTech)
  • Gyon (2018–present)
  • Polestones (Rox) (2023–present)
  • Weltmeister (2015–2023, 2025-present)
  • DeepWay (2020–present)
  • QYEV (2016–present)
  • Grove Hydrogen Vehicles Company (2018–present)https://greenstartpoint.ru/kitajskij-vodorodnyj-dalnemagistralnyj-tyagach-razvitie-bez-lishnej-pompy-i-piara/
  • IAT (2009–present)
  • Dial EV (2017–present)
  • Estech (2015–present)
  • BeyonCa (2021–present)
  • Honri / Hongri (1995–present)
  • Aiways (2017–present, bankrupt in 2023, revived in 2024 and operated in overseas market only)
  • Gumpert Aiways (2017–present)
  • SongSan (2020–present)
  • Baoneng Motor (2017–present)
  • DS Automobiles (OEM only) (2020–present, former Changan PSA, acquired in 2020)
  • Hoann Auto (2016-present)
  • Dayun Group (1987–present)
  • Yuanhang Auto (2019–present)
  • Jemmell New Energy Automotive/Lingbox Auto (2019–present)
  • Jenhoo Auto (2020–present)
  • Ruixiang (2019–present, reconstructed from BAIC Yinxiang)
  • Shandong Heibao (1990–present)
  • Sichuan Tengzhong (2005–present)
  • Chijet Motors (2009–present)
  • Shandong Baoya (2019–present)
  • Shuguang Group (1984–present)
  • Huanghai Bus (1951–present)
  • Sunlong Bus (2001–present
  • Shineray Group(2007–present)
  • SWM (2016–present)
  • SRM Shineray(2012–present)
  • Tianma (1995–present)
  • Techrules (2016–present)
  • IT Box (2013–present, Mostly owned by Haima Automobile)
  • Wanxiang (1969–present)
  • Wuzhoulong (2000–present)
  • Changjiang (2015-2020, 2023-present, Now sells rebadged Jenhoo cars)
  • Zhongyu Auto (2004–present)
  • Zotye Auto (2005–2021, 2022–present)
  • Jiangnan Auto (2001–2021, 2022–Present)
  • Hunkt
  • EEZI Technologies (2021–2023, 2024–present)
  • ZX Auto (1999–present)
  • Juneyao Air (EV Sector, 2024–Present)
  • Yudo (2015–present, acquired by Juneyao Air in 2022)
  • Zhejiang Plante Electric vehicle Co. (2018-present)
  • Modern Auto (2020–present)
  • Karlmann (2017–present)
  • Pocco / Pengke (2020–present)
  • Ari Motors (2022–present)
  • Min'an Electric (2010–present)
  • Mudan Auto (1998–present)
  • Cenntro Electric Group (2011–present)
  • Avantier Motors (2022–present)
  • Songuo Motors (2019–present)
  • NeuWai Motors (2020–present)
  • Soar Automotive (1991–present)
  • Red Star Auto (1960–present)
  • Hybrid Kenitic (1995–present)
  • Derry New Energy Auto (2017–present)
  • Neomor (2022–present)
  • Zhidou (2007–present)
  • Foshan Feichi (1971—present)
  • Victory Auto (2009—present)
  • Zeron (2022—present)
  • Superpanther (2022—present)
  • Wuzheng (1961–present)
  • Feidi Motors
  • Aoxin (2006-present)
  • Henrey (2010–present)
  • Xiaohu (2020–present)
  • Kandi (2002–present)
  • Kawei Auto (2012–present)
  • DuoLa Auto (2025–present)
  • Fulongma Group (1970-present)
  • Kama automobile (1993-present)

Former manufacturers/brands

Bankruptcy

State-owned manufacturers

Privately owned manufacturers

Acquisition or defunct subsidiary

Foreign manufacturers/brands

Until 2017, Chinese automotive policy required that a foreign carmaker must form a joint-venture with a Chinese carmaker if the former plans to produce vehicles in the country, with the Chinese carmaker owning 51% of the joint venture. However, since 2017, the Chinese government had indicated that it would liberalize foreign control in the automotive sector, allowing full ownership by foreign companies.

In 2017, Tesla was allowed to set up a plant in Shanghai city, making it the first foreign automaker to open a wholly owned factory in China. In 2022, BMW and Volkswagen had acquired 75% stake in their joint ventures, which enables them to have the majority control of its Chinese joint ventures.

Foreign joint ventures/brands

Before 2017, foreign automotive companies establishing joint ventures in China had to adhere to two requirements.

  1. The ownership ratio for foreign manufacturers in joint ventures in China was not allowed to exceed 50%, with the common scenario being a 51:49 ownership ratio between the Chinese and foreign partners.
  2. The maximum of only two joint ventures could be established.

Since 2017, the Chinese government had indicated that it would liberalize foreign control in the automotive sector, allowing full ownership by foreign companies. Volkswagen, for example, has already established two joint ventures (being FAW, SAIC) since 1980s, established its third joint venture VW-JAC.

Below is a list of major car company joint ventures ever existed in mainland China (truck and coach JVs not included). Early 1980s-90s CKD assembly agreements are not included as the production numbers are typically negligible compared to later JV efforts. Technology transfer agreements to domestic brands are also not included.

Current and defunct joint venture manufacturer in Mainland China

Manufacturer of Taiwan, Republic of China

Due to the limited market size, automotive manufacturers in Taiwan have relatively small-scale operations. The majority of major manufacturers engage in contract manufacturing for foreign car brands from Japan and the US. Only a few manufactures, like Yulon and China Motor, have their own brands.

Domestic manufacturers/brand

Foreign manufacturers

See also

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