Quick answer: the top-ranked smart car brands in China on this list are BYD (Guangdong), Li Xiang Qi Che (Beijing) and Xiao Mi Qi Che (Beijing). 7 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked smart car brands
How this list is ranked- 01
BYD
比亚迪BYD
- Smart cars
- Domestic SUV vehicles
- New energy SUV
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published.
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Li Xiang Qi Che
理想汽车
- Smart cars
- Domestic SUV vehicles
- New energy SUV
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2015.
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Xiao Mi Qi Che
小米汽车
- Smart cars
- Chinese-brand sedans
- Domestic SUV vehicles
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2021.
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- 04
XPENG 小鹏汽车XPENG
Registered as 广东小鹏汽车科技集团有限公司 in 2019.
- Smart cars
- Chinese-brand sedans
- Electric sedans
- New energy cars
- Battery electric vehicles
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2015.
- 05
ZEEKR 极氪ZEEKR
Registered as 浙江吉利控股集团有限公司 in 2003.
- Smart cars
- Chinese-brand sedans
- Domestic SUV vehicles
- New energy SUV
- Electric sedans
- New energy cars
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2020.
- 06
AITO 问界AITO
Registered as 赛力斯集团股份有限公司 in 2007.
- Smart cars
- Domestic SUV vehicles
- New energy SUV
- SUV
- New energy cars
- Hybrid vehicles
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 2021.
- 07
NIO 蔚来NIO
Registered as 上海蔚来汽车有限公司 in 2015.
- Smart cars
- Chinese-brand sedans
- Domestic SUV vehicles
- New energy SUV
- Electric sedans
- Enclosed carriage for carrying passengers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 2015.
International smart car brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
Tesla Tesla特斯拉
Registered as 特斯拉(上海)有限公司 in 2018.
- Smart cars
- New energy SUV
- Electric sedans
- Enclosed carriage for carrying passengers
- SUV
- New energy cars
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2003.
More Smart cars brands and companies
| Brand | Registered company | Website |
|---|---|---|
| AVATR阿维塔AVATR | 阿维塔科技(重庆)股份有限公司 | avatr.com |
| Zhi Ji Qi Che智己汽车 | 智己汽车科技有限公司 | immotors.com |
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BYD比亚迪BYD | Guangdong | — | 比亚迪股份有限公司 |
| 02 | Li Xiang Qi Che理想汽车 | Beijing | 2015 | 北京理想汽车有限公司 |
| 03 | Xiao Mi Qi Che小米汽车 | Beijing | 2021 | 小米科技有限责任公司 |
| 04 | XPENG小鹏汽车XPENG | Guangdong | 2015 | 广东小鹏汽车科技集团有限公司 |
| 05 | ZEEKR极氪ZEEKR | Zhejiang | 2020 | 浙江吉利控股集团有限公司 |
| 06 | AITO问界AITO | Chongqing | 2021 | 赛力斯集团股份有限公司 |
| 07 | NIO蔚来NIO | Shanghai | 2015 | 上海蔚来汽车有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many smart cars manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for smart cars (智能汽车). 7 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 1 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's smart cars manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Guangdong (2), Beijing (2), Shanghai (2), Zhejiang (1), Chongqing (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 6 publish an email address.