Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly increasing their market presence in Greece, driven by competitive pricing, electric vehicle (EV) technology, and expanding dealership networks, capital.gr reports.
According to data released by the Association of Motor Vehicle Importers Representatives (AMVIR), the first four months of 2025 saw a significant rise in registrations of Chinese vehicles in Greece, alongside continued growth in electric car sales.
Chinese car sales in Greece hit 5.8% market share
Between January and April 2025, 47,845 new passenger vehicles were registered in Greece. Of these, 2,729 cars were from Chinese automakers—representing a 5.8% market share, up from previous years.
Leading the way is MG, which registered 1,673 units, capturing a 3.5% share of the total market. Close behind is BYD with 686 registrations (1.4%), followed by Lynk & Co with 170 units (0.4%).
Additional registrations of Chinese car brands in Greece during this period include DFSK – 77 vehicles, Leapmotor – 76 vehicles, Omoda – 27 vehicles, Jaecoo – 15 vehicles, XPENG – 3 vehicles, and Voyah – 2 vehicles.
Electric vehicle sales on the rise
The Greek car market is also seeing robust growth in EV adoption. In the first four months of 2025, 2,650 new electric cars were registered—up from 2,184 units during the same period in 2024. This represents a 21.3% year-over-year increase, signaling strong consumer interest in sustainable mobility options.
