Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] A base-priced Geely Geome Xingyuan is under the equivalent of $10,000USD

The EV You've Never Heard Of That Outsold Tesla

18 Sep 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

Geely's Geome Xingyuan, a compact EV hatchback priced under $10,000, became China's top-selling car in H1 2025, outselling Tesla's Model Y and BYD's Seagull. Its name means "Prosperous origin," fitting for a vehicle reshaping mass-market electrification. With 204,940 units sold, the Xingyuan thrives on affordability, urban design, and domestic loyalty. Though unknown in the West, it signals China's growing influence in global EV strategy and the rise of scalable, low-cost platforms.

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