China’s EV Exports Rise 40 Percent in 12-Month Period as Brazil Tops Destinations

Several Chinese automakers have expanded production plans inside Brazil.

Electric cars for export wait to be loaded at Yantai port in eastern China's Shandong Province on Jan. 10, 2024. AFP via Getty Images

China’s electric vehicle exports rose 40 percent year-on-year in April to 278,081 units, according to data compiled by Bloomberg from China Customs.

Brazil was the largest destination, receiving 38,144 units—a 221 percent increase from April 2025—as Chinese automakers continue expanding their presence in overseas markets.