GAC Group Achieves Strong First Half Performance with Accelerated Global Expansion in 2026

GAC Group Achieves Significant Performance in H1 2026

The GAC Group, a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer, showcased remarkable success in the first half of 2026, driven by an ambitious global expansion strategy. According to the company's June production and sales bulletin, a total of 773,100 vehicles were sold, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 2.35%. Notably, more than 62% of these sales comprised low-energy and new energy vehicles, underscoring GAC's shift towards sustainable automotive solutions.

One of the pivotal factors for GAC's success is the execution of the "Panyu Action" plan, which propelled its own brands' sales to an impressive 346,000 units, marking a 35.69% increase from the previous year. In July, the company celebrated a significant milestone, surpassing a cumulative production of over 30 million vehicles, underscoring their large-scale development trajectory.

The international markets emerged as the most significant growth area for GAC, with exports of proprietary brands reaching 121,500 units from January to June, representing a staggering 132% increase. The company’s international sales strategy has yielded robust results in key regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. For instance, in Mexico, GAC's models AION UT and AION ES ranked among the top three in the B and C segments of pure electric vehicles, respectively. In Bolivia, the GAC S7 and AION UT were recognized as the best-selling plug-in hybrid and pure electric models of the year, while GAC consistently held the number one position in sales of Chinese passenger vehicle brands in the local market for several consecutive months.

In Brazil and Colombia, GAC reported extraordinary sales increases in June, with rises of 1,129% and 804%, respectively, compared to the previous month. Additionally, Uruguay experienced a remarkable year-over-year growth of 254% in June sales. The Asia-Pacific region also saw GAC achieving record market shares in multiple markets. For example, in the Hong Kong SAR, GAC’s electric vehicle market share exceeded 11% from January to May. Monthly sales in Thailand surged by 207% in June, and in Singapore, there was a notable growth of 77%.

Further, in the Middle East and Africa, the region experienced a regional sales boost of 282% from January to February. GAC’s EMZOOM model topped the market for B-segment SUVs in Lebanon as of May, while Ethiopia recorded a staggering month-over-month increase of 510% in June. In Europe, GAC is advancing its comprehensive supply chain development, which includes local production and retail capabilities. The company expanded into Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain, while ranking second among Chinese electric vehicle brands in Greece as of June.

Moreover, the AION UT commenced production at its assembly plant in Austria, emphasizing GAC’s commitment to local manufacturing. Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, GAC Group is poised to leverage its considerable strengths in product development and system integration to create value in mobility that exceeds customer expectations. For more details about GAC, please visit GAC Group's official website or follow them on social media.