Chery Exports Exceed 1.5M Units in 9M 2026 Amid Global Growth

China’s Chery Group achieved historic milestones in September 2026, registering global monthly sales of 292,308 vehicles—a 4.2% year-on-year increase. 

International exports surged 51% annually to reach 207,814 units during September, crossing the 200,000 monthly export threshold for the second time this year and establishing a new benchmark for Chinese automotive manufacturers.

During the first nine months of 2026, Chery’s cumulative global sales reached 2,206,789 units (up 9.9%), while accumulated exports soared 65.6% to 1,551,178 vehicles, officially eclipsing the automaker's total export volume for the entire 2025 calendar year.

Chery's global user base surpassed 20.73 million customers, including more than 7.39 million drivers in international markets.

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) Drive Global Expansion

Chery consolidated its foothold in the green mobility sector, posting monthly NEV sales of 133,310 units (up 45.6%) and surpassing the 100,000-unit monthly mark for the sixth consecutive month. 

Cumulative NEV sales for the first nine months hit 858,524 units, a 46.1% growth. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Chery captured 5.5% of the global NEV market from January to July 2026, securing a spot among the world's top five automotive groups in the sector.

Furthermore, models equipped with Chery's proprietary Rhino Battery secured the "Six-Dimensional Electrical Safety" certification under CATARC’s NESTA evaluation protocol.

European Market Penetration and UK Sales Triumph

Chery’s European footprint expanded aggressively, recording 234,000 sales across 24 countries during the first eight months of 2026—a 193% annual growth rate, including over 114,000 NEVs (up 300%).

Notably, Chery claimed the top spot as the best-selling new car brand in the United Kingdom in August, registering 8,618 units (a 249.61% surge) and outperforming legacy brands such as Volkswagen, Ford, and BMW.

Scaling AI and Advanced Autonomous Technologies

Demonstrating leadership in intelligent mobility, Chery showcased its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) system during the 2026 Global Partners Conference. 

Meanwhile, its subsidiary AiMOGA Robotics surpassed 3,000 cumulative deliveries across 60+ countries. AiMOGA's brain-computer interface wheelchair secured first place in global medical-tech innovation finals in September. 

Chery is scheduled to host the "2026 Chery Global Innovation Conference" in October to unveil its latest breakthrough green and intelligent ecosystems.

Institutional Excellence and Global Quality Accolades

Reflecting its corporate ascent, Chery debuted on the Fortune 500 global list for 2026 at rank 383. 

The automaker dominated local Chinese brands across five major J.D. Power studies, encompassing Initial Quality (IQS), APEAL, Sales Satisfaction (SSI), Customer Service (CSI), and Vehicle Dependability (VDS). 

Additionally, Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue was named "Person of the Year" at the 2026 Turin Car Design Awards, while the brand maintained its consecutive 9-year ranking as the #1 automotive brand in Google and Kantar BrandZ's Top 50 Chinese Global Builders report.