New Chinese car brands are coming thick and fast in the UK, and plug-in hybrids are proving to be one of their biggest strengths. The formula is simple enough: generous equipment, decent quality, family-friendly SUV body styles, enough electric range to cover most commutes and a petrol engine in reserve for longer trips.
Put all that together with aggressive pricing and you’ve got a sector that’s suddenly looking very interesting indeed – it’s no wonder the Jaecoo 7, with it’s Range Rover-like looks, is the second-best-selling car in the UK so far in 2026. What’s striking is just how quickly these brands have moved from curious newcomers to serious contenders, offering the sort of value, range and technology that would have been hard to imagine even a couple of years ago.
