GEELY AUTO (00175) sold 709,358 vehicles in the first quarter, reaching a new high compared to the same period last year. In March, exports exceeded 80,000 vehicles, also setting a new record.

On April 1st, Geely Auto Holdings Limited (00175) announced its latest sales data: passenger car sales in March were 233,031 units, an increase of 13% month-on-month. The sales of new energy vehicles (including Geely, Lynk & Co, Zeekr) reached 127,319 units, an increase of 6% year-on-year and 8% month-on-month, accounting for 55% of the total. In the first quarter of 2026, Geely Auto's cumulative sales reached 709,358 units; the sales of new energy vehicles (including Geely, Lynk & Co, Zeekr) reached 369,059 units, showing strong growth momentum. Regarding overseas exports, sales in March were 81,639 units, a double-digit increase both month-on-month and year-on-year, with a 120% increase compared to the previous year and a 34% increase compared to the previous month. The cumulative sales in overseas markets in the first quarter reached 203,024 units, more than doubling compared to the same period last year. With over 80,000 units exported in March and export numbers exceeding 60,000 units for three consecutive months, the international business is accelerating growth. Synergy across multiple brands, breakthroughs in high-end products continue In the first quarter of this year, both the domestic new energy market and traditional fuel vehicle market experienced a decline. However, driven by the "Blue Geely Action Plan," Geely Auto achieved significant growth in various forms of energy, running against the trend and establishing a strong market presence with a comprehensive energy layout, showcasing the resilience and strategic strength of a leading car company. In March, the global luxury technology brand Zeekr delivered 29,318 units, achieving a double-digit increase both month-on-month and year-on-year, with a robust 90% increase compared to the previous year and a 23% increase compared to the previous month. The cumulative delivery of 77,037 units in the first quarter represented an 86% year-on-year increase. On March 16th, the super hybrid high-performance flagship SUV Zeekr 8X was released and opened for pre-sale. Within 38 minutes, over 10,000 units were pre-ordered, and within 48 hours, the total orders exceeded 30,000, indicating increasing market demand. The official launch is scheduled for mid-April. The delivery speed of Zeekr 9X significantly increased, with the delivery exceeding ten thousand units in March. It has been the best-selling SUV in the 500,000-1,000,000 segment for four consecutive months and the top-rated SUV in terms of reputation in the same category. Additionally, the Zeekr 7X secured the top spot in the luxury SUV sales in Hong Kong from January to February and in Australia in February. Furthermore, the renovated 7 series composed of Zeekr 007 and 007GT is set to be launched on April 10th. Additionally, a limited edition of the Zeekr 001 5th Anniversary Edition will also be released on this occasion. The global premium new energy brand Lynk & Co sold 25,426 units in March; the cumulative sales for the quarter reached 81,662 units, with a 12% year-on-year increase. The flagship five-seater Lynk & Co 900 was officially unveiled, further enriching the high-end flagship product lineup. Lynk & Co 10 was officially named and will release the performance version "Lynk & Co 10+" with a new "Racing Blue" color option. It features a wind-controlling carbon fiber wing, exclusive 21-inch forged wheel hubs, Brembo drilled brake discs, race-use brake pads, and four-piston calipers as new performance upgrades, expected to launch in the second quarter. The third-generation Lynk & Co 03 with a large wing version and the all-new Lynk & Co 07 EM-P carbon fiber wing version were launched. The Lynk & Co 08 EM-P with the Aurora package was expanded, continuously strengthening the brand's sporty performance label. Lynk & Co 08 achieved a double win with two major international awards. On March 10th, with its outstanding global quality and core strength, Lynk & Co 08 stood out from 43 competing models and won the prestigious "2026 Car of the Year" award presented by the Association of Moroccan Automotive Importers (AIVAM). Additionally, Lynk & Co 08 was named the best luxury plug-in hybrid SUV in Mexico for the year. The mainstream new energy brand Geely sold 82,744 units of the Galaxy in March, an increase of 13% compared to the previous month; the cumulative sales for the quarter reached 238,859 units. Within the month, the Geely Galaxy achieved the milestone of 2 million sales in just 37 months, becoming the fastest new energy brand to reach this milestone, further demonstrating its strong market presence. In March, the Geely Starwish sold 40,613 units (including exports), the Geely Galaxy E5 sold 8,313 units (including exports), and the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i sold 19,938 units (including exports). The Geely Galaxy M7 has been shipped nationwide and is scheduled for an official launch in the second quarter. On March 20th, the Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 was officially named and released. As Geely's first AI-based hardcore all-terrain SUV, the new vehicle utilizes the group's comprehensive AI technology system, featuring an innovative one-piece beam structure, a million-level three-motor four-wheel drive system, and deep integration of Geely's new generation electronic architecture EEA4.0, with full-terrain capabilities and a combination of hardcore performance and intelligent electric experience. The new car completed its first winter testing at the Colmis extreme cold test site in Sweden and is undergoing comprehensive global extreme-condition technical verification, meeting flagship standards of reliability and stability. On March 29th, the Geely Starwish, the champion of sales in all categories, set a new record again, surpassing the milestone of 600,000 units delivered in just 536 days since its launch, becoming the fastest model to reach this milestone. Geely China Xing sold 95,543 units in March. Among them, the Geely China Xing high-end series (including Xing Yue L, Xing Rui, Xing Rui L) sold 32,818 units (including exports). The Boyue family maintained stable performance, with sales of 25,741 units in March (including exports). Both the Biyin and Emperor families have maintained monthly sales of over ten thousand units. Continuing product innovation: The Geely Xing Yue L has officially launched its new extended range series, further enhancing the brand's presence in the A-level fuel SUV market. As a new generation of long-range extended-reach SUV, the Geely Boyue REV was officially launched on March 31st, with prices starting at 107,900 yuan and a pure electric range of 375 kilometers, ushering in the era of long-range electric driving rights. Accelerating global market expansion, steady growth in overseas sales This year, benefiting from the continuous deepening of global market layout and the continuous improvement of product competitiveness, Geely Auto's recognition in overseas markets has been steadily increasing. In March, Geely Auto's overseas export sales reached 81,639 units, a double-digit increase both month-on-month and year-on-year, with a 120% increase compared to the previous year and a 34% increase compared to the previous month; the cumulative sales in overseas markets in the first quarter reached 203,024 units, doubling year-over-year and soaring 126%, driving the international business into the fast lane of growth. Among them, the sales of new energy products in overseas markets reached 52,186 units in March, accounting for 64% of total overseas exports. Expansion in the Southeast Asian market is accelerating: The Geely Starwish has completed its first deliveries in Indonesia and Thailand, with a total delivery surpassing 5,000 units. Local production is proceeding smoothly, with the Indonesian localization rate (TKDN) reaching 46.5% and deeply integrating into the Indonesian local supply chain system. In terms of channels, there are currently 45 operating distribution outlets in Indonesia, with plans to expand to 80 outlets by the end of 2026. In the Thai market, there are currently 40 distribution outlets, with plans to expand to 65 by 2026, and the opening of the first brand flagship showroom to further enhance the brand experience. Breakthroughs in the European market: On March 25th and 26th, Geely Auto successively completed brand layouts in five core European countries: Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Along with Hungary, the UK, Italy, and with the Geely Galaxy E5 and Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i two global strategic new energy models, Geely Auto has covered nearly 20 mainstream European markets in Central and Western Europe. The Zeekr brand completed its first customer deliveries in Germany and started sales in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, further accelerating the globalized process. Advancing in the Latin American market, Lynk & Co officially launched the all-new Lynk 01 and Lynk 02 in Mexico City, while the Geely Starwish was officially launched in Chile, further enriching Geely's product lineup in the local market. Driving intelligent transformation, Super Eva+ and G-ASD 4.0 about to hit the road On March 17th, Geely Auto appeared at the NVIDIA GTC 2026 Conference, announcing a key breakthrough in the integration of cabin and driving, collaborating with Starfall, and Chongqing Afari Technology to jointly create the Super Eva+G-ASD 4.0, which is soon to be released and put into production. The Zeekr 8X will be the first to be equipped with the world's first intelligent cabin, intelligent assisted driving, and digital ecosystem G-ASD 4.0, providing dialogue-based cabin and driving collaboration, as well as integrated digital ecosystem services. In the future, Geely will deepen strategic collaboration with NVIDIA in three major dimensions: in physical AI, exploring the continuous evolution of the core capabilities of intelligent vehicles; in enterprise AI, deepening collaboration in cloud computing infrastructure and enterprise-level AI platforms; in industrial AI, promoting the digital innovation of intelligent manufacturing and R&D systems. This full-chain collaboration from intelligent vehicles to enterprise management, from model data to scene applications, not only provides strong support for Geely's technology implementation but also provides a reusable template for the industry to explore AI-driven mobility transformations. As the world's first automotive company to complete the comprehensive AI layout, Geely focuses on defining system architecture, unified interface protocols, and setting experience benchmarks, continuously building an open and innovative AI ecosystem, collaborating with Starfall and Chongqing Afari Technology to define the next generation of intelligent travel technology foundations. This year, Geely Auto will continue to promote intelligentization and internationalization processes, with the upcoming release in mid-April of the "i-HEV Intelligent Dual Engine" hybrid technology, the world's first application of "AI Cloud Power" in a hybrid system. This hybrid technology will be first introduced in the Geely China Xing series and will provide users with an exceptional driving experience in the areas of intelligence, energy efficiency, electric sensitivity, and safety. Leveraging the strong market base of Geely China Xing, which has annual global sales exceeding one million and has been the best-selling China brand fuel car for nine consecutive years, the new vehicle will quickly expand into the global mainstream automotive market, reshaping the global hybrid market competition landscape and helping Geely Auto continue to advance towards its goal of being the "global leader in intelligent vehicles."