Europe Wants BYD Investigated Over Spying Fears. Company Responds

That's how many cars BYD sold in Europe through September, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

In a statement to Reuters, the company said: "BYD Europe does not make such data available to BYD entities or third parties in China."

For now, none of this amounts to an EU-wide ban on BYD vehicles, and private owners have no reason to expect immediate changes.

Chinese Automakers Now Hold An 11.1% Share Of Europe's Market But BYD isn't the only Chinese automaker gaining ground in Europe.

SAIC Motor isn't far behind, with 272,251 cars sold through September, giving it a 2.6 percent market share.