GAC's Strong Performance in the First Half of 2026 Fuels Global Expansion

GAC's Robust First-Half Performance Sparks Global Growth

The GAC Group has announced impressive vehicle sales for the first half of 2026. According to the company's production and sales report published in June, GAC's total vehicle sales reached 773,100 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.35%. A notable factor in this performance is the significant contribution of energy-efficient and alternative power vehicles, which accounted for 62.82% of total sales.

The increase has been propelled primarily by the company's ambitious "Panyu Action" plan, which has been instrumental in boosting the sales of GAC-branded vehicles. In the first six months, GAC’s own brand sales surged to 346,000 units, marking a substantial increase of 35.69% compared to the same period last year. With this momentum, GAC is set to surpass the 30 million-unit production milestone in July, marking a significant achievement in its scale of operations.

One of the standout features of GAC's growth has been its performance in international markets, which has emerged as the fastest-growing segment for the company. From January to June, GAC exported 121,500 units, a remarkable increase of 132%. This rapid growth has been witnessed across five key regions: the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

In markets like Mexico, GAC's AION UT in the B-segment and the AION ES in the C-segment have become top-selling models in the electric vehicle sector. Bolivia has also shown a strong preference for GAC, with the GAC S7 being the best-selling plug-in hybrid and the AION UT being the leading pure electric model for the year. Notably, GAC has consistently maintained the top position among Chinese automotive brands in the local market.

In Brazil and Colombia, GAC witnessed astonishing month-on-month sales growth in June, with increases of 1129% and 804%, respectively. Meanwhile, Uruguay saw an impressive growth rate of 254% compared to June of the previous year. Looking to the Asia-Pacific region, GAC has reached new market share highs in several key markets. For instance, in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, GAC's electric vehicles accounted for over 11% of the market share from January to May. Thailand experienced a significant 207% sales increase in June compared to May, while Singapore recorded a 77% increase.

In the Middle East and Africa, the EMZOOM has led the B-segment SUV market in Lebanon, following a 282% increase in sales during the first couple of months of the year. In Ethiopia, sales soared by 510% in June compared to the previous month.

In Europe, GAC has successfully established a complete operational structure from local production to distribution. The company is now represented in Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain, and secured second place among Chinese electric vehicle brands in Greece in June. Additionally, production of the AION UT has commenced at their KD plant in Austria.

Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the GAC Group aims to leverage its enhanced product and system capabilities to create mobility solutions that exceed customer expectations. This focus on customer satisfaction and market expansion is expected to further solidify GAC's position in the automotive industry.

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