Chinese Car Brands Double Their Market Share in Luxembourg

A new analysis by the Automobile Club du Luxembourg (ACL), based on data from the Société Nationale de Circulation Automobile (SNCA), reveals a striking trend in Luxembourg's car market: Chinese manufacturers have nearly doubled their combined market share in the space of just one year. In July 2026, Chinese brands accounted for 4.4% of new passenger car registrations, up from 2.45% in July 2025. The number of active Chinese car brands on the Luxembourg market also grew from nine to twelve over the same period, with Geely, BAW, and Zeekr among the new entrants.

For the first half of 2026, the figures are even more telling. A total of 1,052 new vehicles from Chinese brands were registered in Luxembourg, compared to 517 during the same period in 2025, an increase of 103.5% and a market share rise from 2.1% to 4.1%. Leading the way in July were Jaecoo with 49 registrations, followed by BYD with 44 and MG with 27.

The growth of Chinese brands is unfolding against the backdrop of a broader shift towards electrification in Luxembourg. In July 2026, fully electric vehicles accounted for 33% of new registrations, up sharply from 19.5% in July 2025, while hybrids represented 36.9%.

Together, electric and hybrid vehicles made up nearly seven in ten new passenger cars registered during the month, a trajectory that appears to be playing well into the hands of Chinese manufacturers, many of whom have staked their European expansion on EV technology.

This article draws on reporting by Chronicle.lu, based on data from the Automobile Club du Luxembourg (ACL) and the Société Nationale de Circulation Automobile (SNCA). read more here.