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Chinese car brands in Australia: models, EVs and buying advice | RACV

Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2025, favouring SUVs and utes while showing a strong appetite for hybrids. EV sales also grewNew Chinese car brands such as BYD, MG, GWM, Chery, Jaecoo, Geely, Zeekr and XPeng are dramatically reshaping Australia’s new-car market. Are Chinese cars safe, cheaper to own, and worth buying compared with established brands?