GM reports strong Q1 sales in China, demand for EVs and hybrids surges 53%

General Motors and its joint ventures have sold more than 442,000 units in China in the first quarter of 2025 (January-March), with positive year-on-year sales growth and the third consecutive quarter of sequential gains in market share.

Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), including both pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), surged 53.2% on an annual basis. GM’s NEV portfolio in China, already the most comprehensive offering among global OEMs, will further expand this year to add extended range electric vehicles (EREVs), offering at least one NEV option for every new local vehicle to be launched in 2025.

According to GM’s statement, the Buick GL8 family strengthened its leading position in the premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with 24,000 units sold in Q1. The Buick MPV family is set to have the largest lineup in its history with the launch of the all-new Buick GL8 Lu Shang in Q2, whose PHEV version will further extend GL8’s NEV presence.

Deliveries of the Buick LaCrosse more than doubled, while sales of the Buick Envision Plus more than tripled. Meanwhile, the Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV continued its success with a four-door version launched in Q1, accounting for over half of the nameplate’s 87,000 deliveries.

“Strong performance in Q1 has set a solid foundation for our sustainable and profitable growth throughout 2025,” said Steve Hill, GM senior VP and president of GM China. “We will continue to build momentum by enhancing product competitiveness, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and exploring new growth opportunities.”