Shanghai (ZXZC)- BAIC BJEV, the NEV subsidiary of BAIC Group, delivered a total of 70,188 vehicles from January to August with a year-on-year (YoY) surge of 67%, maintaining the championship by the Jan-Aug sales from the previous year, according to a report from the company.

The BAIC EC series was still the best-selling model in the segment where it belongs to with its sales totaling 43,434 units during the first eight months. Last month, the sales of the EC series reached 3,028 units after the upgraded model came into the market.

Last month, the BAIC EC3 hit the market at the Chengdu Motor Show 2018. Based on the existing models of the EC series, the EC3 has been comprehensively upgraded in texture and performance, offering a better driving experience to drivers.

Meanwhile, the BAIC EX360 re-took the championship in the A0-segment BEV (battery electric vehicle) SUV segment with its Jan-Aug sales aggregating 15,226 units. Since the EX360 went on sale in March, the automaker has received over 20,000 units of the model, which boasts rather long range, masculine exterior, diversified amenities as well as favorable price.

The EU series saw its sales reach nearly 3,000 units in August. The BAIC EU5, the sales driver of the EU series, has by far attracted over 16,000 orders in total since it was brought into the market.