# China Is On Track For Its Worst Car Sales Since 2021, But Don't Blame EVs | Carscoops

> - Through June, China sold 8. 7 million new cars, down 20. 2% year over year.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/china-car-sales-decline/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a610c4ab39204a888c7203c)
- **Published:** 2026-07-22
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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