# automotive market

China’s EV New-Forces Hold Ground in February — But March’s New Models Will Tell Which Ones Survive

February delivery figures show China’s EV newcomers weathering a seasonal and product-cycle lull, with Leapmotor and Li Auto holding the top spots. Widespread financing incentives have become table stakes, but the real test arrives with a wave of new model launches in March and Q2 that will determine who can convert interest into profitable growth.