A record 20 Chinese brands head to the Paris Motor Show.

Twenty Chinese car brands are due to exhibit at the Paris Motor Show, twice the number at the 2024 event. Established groups including BYD and Chery will be joined by newer entrants such as Aito and Avatr as Chinese manufacturers broaden their European push across electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

Schmidt Automotive Research data cited by Reuters put Chinese brands at 10.7% of Europe's market in the second quarter, up from 5.7% a year earlier. European carmakers plan to answer with new EVs and lower-cost models, while regulators consider local-content rules and additional trade measures.