Chery Group’s Global Vehicle Exports Surpass 6 Million Units

Chery Reaches New Export Record

Wuhu, China — February 11, 2026 — Chinese automaker Chery Group announced that its global vehicle exports have officially exceeded 6 million units, marking a new milestone in the company’s 23-year history as China’s #1 exporter of passenger vehicles.

This record underscores Chery’s accelerating global footprint and growing competitiveness in new-energy and intelligent-vehicle sectors.

Expanding Global Confidence

Crossing the 6 million-unit mark highlights Chery’s steady global expansion and the trust of international consumers in Chinese automotive brands.

Zhou Biren, Executive Vice President of Chery Group

He added that Chery will continue strengthening overseas localization strategies to ensure sustainable and intelligent global growth.

Export Performance Overview

According to the company’s announcement:

• In 2025, Chery achieved annual vehicle sales of 2.81 million units, of which 1.34 million were exports — a 17.4 % year-on-year increase.
• December 2025 exports alone reached 144,000 units, up 46.8 % YoY, setting a new single-month export record.
• Cumulative global users now exceed 18.5 million, including more than 5.85 million overseas customers.

These figures reflect not only strong export momentum but also Chery’s ability to balance domestic and international markets effectively.

New-Energy and Quality Breakthroughs

Chery reported major progress across four key areas in 2025:

• Sales performance: 2.81 million vehicles sold worldwide.
• Exports: 1.34 million vehicles, maintaining the top position among Chinese brands.
• New-energy development: Over 903,000 NEVs sold, up 54.9 % YoY.
• Quality achievements: Winner of the China Quality Award Nomination and five J.D. Power top rankings for IQS, SSI, CSI, APEAL and VDS.

Highlights from 2025 Performance

• Total sales: 2.81 million units (▲ 7.8 % YoY)
• Exports: 1.34 million units (▲ 17.4 % YoY)
• New-energy vehicles: 903,800 units (▲ 54.9 % YoY)
• Quality awards: Five J.D. Power category firsts
• Export leadership: Maintained China’s #1 passenger-car exporter for 23 years running

Localization and Brand Expansion

Chery’s vehicles are now sold in over 80 countries and regions, supported by production bases and CKD plants in 16 markets, including Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia and Uzbekistan.

Its sub-brands — Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR and JAECOO — have all contributed to this milestone through product diversification and targeted market positioning.

In 2026, Chery plans to accelerate overseas localization by expanding R&D centers, parts supply chains and EV production facilities across Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Industry Outlook

Analysts view Chery’s 6-million-unit milestone as a reflection of the globalization of Chinese EV and automotive brands, which are increasingly recognized for quality, technology and affordability.

With export markets maturing and overseas EV demand rising, Chery aims to lead Chinese automakers in sustainable global growth.

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