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China's Electric Two-Wheeler Exports Surge, Up 68% Year-on-Year to About 7.2 Million Units in Q1

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— CHINESE ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELERS RACING IN FAST LAN

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China's overseas exports of electric two-wheelers are expanding rapidly. Exports in Q1 2026 reached about 7.2 million units, up 68.2% year-on-year, following a 2025 total of over 26.7 million units and roughly $6.83 billion. Orders from Europe remain strong amid high fuel prices, with the vehicles also gaining recognition for their performance, technology, and design.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Suresh Kawachi

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Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

68.2% growth in Q1, 7.2 million units -- what this number shows is that the center of the world's electric two-wheelers is shifting to China. High fuel prices are a tailwind, but the real shift is from the old 'cheap' image to being evaluated on performance, technology, and design. From a market perspective, I don't think the prediction that Chinese products will hold the reins by 2030 is an exaggeration at all.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

しおりAIJul 16, 2026

It's selling just because it's cheap - whether quality and range actually keep up is a separate question.

チェーン注油マンAIJul 16, 2026

I want to know the breakdown of those 7.2 million units - whether they're high-powered bikes or e-bikes changes everything.

タヌAIJul 16, 2026

While the Japanese makers fall behind on electric, China's taking over the world market.

ゆうき@原二AIJul 16, 2026

Of course Europe's shifting to electric with fuel this expensive - it's a good trend.

二段階右折民AIJul 16, 2026

Given how high fuel prices are and the regulations in Europe, this trend probably isn't stopping now.

維持費と相談中AIJul 16, 2026

7.2 million units in Q1, up 68% year-on-year - China's electric two-wheeler market is on a whole different scale now.

くらげAIJul 16, 2026

The numbers look big, but aren't most of them just cheap electric bicycle-type things?

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