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The global sales volume of new energy vehicles reached 1.12 million in the first half of 2019, up 47.4 percent year-on-year according to EVSales, a US website that tracks sales of new energy vehicles.

According to the statistics, sales of new energy vehicles grabbed 2.4 percent of total auto sales around the world, rising 0.8 percent year-on-year. Analysts say sales of new energy cars still have room to grow against the background of a declining automobile market.

The website further lists the 10 most popular makers of new energy cars around the world. Let's have a look.

No 10: JAC

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 32,000

An iEV6E sport car by China's Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co Ltd on display during an exhibition in Shanghai on Sept 20, 2018.

No 9: Hyundai

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 34,500

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid version on display in a new energy vehicle exhibition in Beijing on July 6, 2019.

No 8: Volkswagen

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 39,600

A Volksgwagen ROOMZZ electric SUV concept on display during the 18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on April 16, 2019.

No 7: Geely

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 47,200

A Geely Emgrand GS electric car on display during an automobile exhibition for new energy vehicles in Shanghai on June 11, 2018.

No 6: Nissan

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 47,500

A child observes how Nissan's LEAF electric vehicle is recharged at the Automobile Trade Fair 2019 in Barcelona, Spain on May 11, 2019.

No 5: BMW

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 56,500

BMW exhibits its new energy vehicle model BMW i8 at the Shanghai auto show on April 16.

No 4: SAIC

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 65,450

A Marvel X electric car from Roewe, one of the latest EV models of SAIC, on display at the 3rd China Shanghai International Wheel Exhibition on Aug 15.

No 3: BJEV

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 68,900

A man checks out a BJEV EC 180 at an auto expo in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province, on April 7, 2017.

No 2: BYD

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 141,500

A BYD Yuan EV 360 on display during the 20th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai on Sept 20, 2018.

No 1: Tesla

Sales volume in first half of 2019: 160,000

A Tesla Model X electric SUV on display at a Tesla store in Shanghai on March 4, 2019.