Chery Group has surpassed 20 million cumulative vehicle sales worldwide, marking a significant milestone in the company's 29-year history and reinforcing its position as one of China's leading global automotive manufacturers.

The achievement follows a series of major global milestones for Chery, including:

  • Surpassing 20 million cumulative vehicle sales worldwide
  • Being recognised as the No. 1 automotive brand in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders rankings for the ninth consecutive year, ranking 11th overall across all industries
  • Making its debut on the 2026 Fortune Global 500, ranking 383rd as the only new entrant from mainland China this year

 

Chery Manufacturing Base
Chery Manufacturing Base

Chery's manufacturing base in Wuhu

From its first independently developed vehicle to reaching 20 million cumulative sales, Chery has evolved from a domestic automaker into a global mobility company spanning vehicle manufacturing, advanced technologies, intelligent mobility, robotics and modern services.

Today, Chery products are sold in more than 130 countries and regions, with nearly seven million overseas users, meaning around one in every three Chery owners now lives outside China. During the first half of 2026, Chery exported 943,800 vehicles, up 71.5 per cent year on year, while setting a new monthly export record for Chinese automotive manufacturers across four consecutive months, with one Chery vehicle exported every 17 seconds during this period.

In Europe, sales increased by more than 212 per cent during the first six months of the year, with Chery ranking among the top two brands in the UK new vehicle market for four consecutive months. Chery has also ranked No. 1 globally for exports among Chinese passenger vehicle brands for 23 consecutive years.

Technology continues to underpin Chery's long-term growth and profitability. The company has established eight global research and development centres and built a technology portfolio comprising more than 400 advanced technologies, including Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), advanced battery technologies, intelligent driving systems and embodied AI robotics. These investments support Chery’s long-term vision for intelligent and sustainable mobility. 

As Chery's international footprint continues to grow, the company is also expanding its investment in local manufacturing and long-term partnerships. Guided by its philosophy of "In Somewhere, For Somewhere, Be Somewhere," Chery continues to strengthen and invest in local manufacturing, research and development, supply chains and talent development across key international markets.

Recent examples include the opening of Chery's Rosslyn manufacturing facility in South Africa and its partnership with Spain's EV MOTORS to help revive the historic EBRO automotive brand, demonstrating Chery's long-term commitment to local industry, creating jobs and investing in long-term growth. 

Beyond manufacturing, Chery continues to expand its environmental and community initiatives globally. Through long-term partnerships with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the company supports biodiversity projects across Spain, Malaysia and South Africa. As a global partner of UNICEF, Chery has also committed US$12 million since 2023 to support education programs around the world.

As Chery approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027, the company remains focused on expanding its global presence through continued investment in technology, innovation and local partnerships, while continuing to develop and deliver future mobility technologies for customers worldwide