In Spain, the first six months of 2025 saw a significant increase in interest in Chinese-made cars on the used car market. Compared to the same period last year, the number of inquiries for these vehicles rose by 66%.
According to recent studies, more than 70% of potential buyers are considering purchasing a Chinese-brand car. Of these, 46% approach them cautiously but show interest, while 25% view these brands as innovative and trustworthy. The remaining 29% still prefer traditional manufacturers.
The most popular Chinese brands are MG, Lynk & CO, BYD, and Omoda. These four account for 87% of all online searches for Chinese cars on major platforms. MG leads with 48% of the interest, followed by Lynk & CO (17%), BYD (11%), and Omoda (11%). Notably, MG was originally a British brand, while Lynk & CO is part of the same group as Volvo, Polestar, and Smart, which contributes to their popularity among European buyers.
Interest in the BYD brand has grown particularly strong — over the year, the number of searches for this make increased elevenfold. There has also been substantial growth for Skywell, Seres, Omoda, Maxus, SWM, Aiways, DFSK, and MG. Overall, the supply of Chinese cars on Spain’s used car market rose by 52% in a year. BYD and Maxus showed the largest growth in listings, along with Seres, Omoda, SWM, Skywell, DFSK, MG, and Lynk & CO.
The average price of used cars of Chinese origin in the first half of 2025 was €21,334, which is 5.5% lower than a year earlier. For many buyers, price remains a key factor, and Chinese manufacturers are actively responding to this demand by offering competitive terms. During the reporting period, the average price of vehicles from brands such as Aiways, DFSK, DR Automóviles, Lynk & CO, Maxus, MG, Seres, and SWM decreased. At the same time, a slight price increase was recorded for BYD, EVO, Jaecoo, and Omoda.
Experts note that Chinese brands continue to strengthen their position in the Spanish used car market by offering a wide range of models and attractive prices. It is expected that interest in these brands will continue to grow in the coming years, and competition with traditional manufacturers will intensify.
