India, June 24 -- China's electric vehicle (EV) exports reached a record $9.2 billion in May 2026, rising 49 per cent year on year, as demand from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accelerated amid concerns over fuel prices and energy security, according to data released by energy think tank Ember.

The export value surpassed the previous monthly record of $9.1 billion set in April 2026. China exported about 448,000 electric passenger vehicles in May, including around 279,000 battery EVs and 169,000 plug in hybrid EVs.

The surge comes as countries across Southeast Asia ramp up transport electrification through incentives, import duty cuts, infrastructure expansion and regulatory measures aimed at reducing dependence on i...