Chery Achieves Record 2.8 Million Sales in 2025, Tops China’s Export Rankings for 23rd Year

Chery Reaches Historic Sales Milestone

Wuhu, China — January 2, 2026 — Chery Group announced record-breaking results for 2025, selling 2,806,393 vehicles worldwide — a 7.8% year-on-year increase and the highest in its history.

Of this total, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (9973.HK) contributed 2,631,381 units, up 8% from the previous year. The company’s official data release highlighted the scale of its achievement, showing:

• 2.81 million total vehicles sold
• 903,847 new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold (+54.9%)
• 1,344,020 exports (+17.4%)
• 23 consecutive years as China’s No.1 passenger car exporter

2025 marked a year of historic breakthroughs for Chery — in sales, exports, new energy development, and product quality.

Global Sales and Export Records

Chery’s strong performance reflects its growing global footprint. In December 2025, the company exported 144,430 vehicles, a 46.8% increase year-on-year, and for the first time, monthly exports surpassed 140,000 units.

Across 2025, Chery exported 1.34 million vehicles, setting new records for:

• Highest single-month export volume
• Highest annual export total
• Largest cumulative export volume — reaching 5.85 million units worldwide

These achievements reinforce Chery’s global presence across Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where it continues to expand local assembly and service networks.

New Energy Vehicles Powering Growth

Chery’s rapid transition toward electrification is evident in its 903,847 NEVs sold in 2025, accounting for more than 90% of all new models launched.

Key contributors include:

• Fengyun A9L and Fengyun T11 – new-generation pure electric sedans and SUVs.
• Zhijie R7 and iCAR V23 – smart EVs under Chery’s digital mobility ecosystem.
• Zongheng G700 and JAECOO 5 – hybrid and off-road models expanding Chery’s global lineup.

The automaker emphasized its “Oil–Electric Synergy” strategy, combining traditional fuel efficiency with intelligent hybrid and EV systems under its “China New Fuel” initiative.

Quality Recognition and Global Trust

Chery’s excellence was also recognized in 2025 with major quality and safety awards:

• Nominated for the China Quality Award.
• Ranked No.1 among Chinese brands in five J.D. Power indices — IQS (Initial Quality), SSI (Sales Satisfaction), CSI (Customer Service), APEAL (Product Appeal), and VDS (Vehicle Dependability).
• 60 Chery models have achieved five-star safety ratings globally — the most among Chinese automakers.

We’ve built trust not just with numbers, but through consistent quality and customer satisfaction.

Outlook for 2026: Innovation and Global Expansion

Looking ahead, Chery aims to sustain its global growth through technological innovation and localized production.

The group plans to launch new smart EVs and hybrid models under its Fengyun, Exeed, Jetour, and iCAR sub-brands, deepening its presence in overseas markets.

With a global user base now exceeding 18.53 million, including 5.85 million overseas customers, Chery’s 2025 performance cements its role as a pillar of China’s automotive exports and a key global competitor in the electric era.