Chinese Carmakers Cement Foothold in Brazil as Local Production Ramps Up

Overview

• Fourteen Chinese auto brands now operate in Brazil, exceeding 7% market share as their sales rose 53% through November 2025 versus 1.4% growth for the overall market, according to Anfavea.
• The market is shifting from imports to manufacturing at home, with BYD and GWM opening plants in 2025 and Geely acquiring 26.5% of Renault do Brasil to access its factory and dealer network.
• Stellantis formed a production partnership with Leapmotor that will give the Chinese brand a line at the Goiana complex in Pernambuco.
• General Motors began local assembly of Spark and Captiva electric models through SAIC-GM-Wuling at the third-party PACE facility in Ceará.
• Electrified vehicles reached about 10.7% of sales by November 2025 as public charging points expanded from 3,800 to 16,800 in two years, and consultants project further strong growth in 2026.