Geely Auto Records Strong Overseas Growth in H1 2026 as June Exports Exceed 100,000 Units
Geely Auto Group delivered its strongest first-half performance on record in 2026, achieving significant growth across global and international markets while reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive manufacturers. Driven by rising demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs), an aggressive global expansion strategy, and the combined strength of its Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands, the company posted record sales figures during the first six months of the year.
The automaker sold a total of 1,422,958 vehicles worldwide between January and June 2026, reflecting strong momentum across multiple regions. One of the standout achievements was the company’s overseas performance, with international sales reaching 474,228 vehicles, representing a remarkable 158% increase compared with the same period last year.
The first-half overseas sales total also exceeded the company’s entire international sales volume for the full year of 2025, highlighting the pace at which Geely Auto is expanding its global footprint.
Overseas Sales Reach Historic Milestone
International demand continued to accelerate throughout the first half of the year, culminating in a new monthly milestone in June. For the first time in the company’s history, overseas sales surpassed 100,000 units in a single month, establishing a new benchmark for Geely Auto’s global operations.
The achievement demonstrates the effectiveness of the company’s international growth strategy, which has focused on expanding into new markets, strengthening dealership networks, increasing localized manufacturing, and broadening its portfolio of electrified vehicles.
A major contributor to this success has been the rapid adoption of Geely’s new energy vehicle lineup across international markets.
New Energy Vehicles Drive International Growth
Geely Auto’s overseas NEV sales reached 277,189 units during the first half of 2026, representing an extraordinary 585% year-over-year increase.
New energy vehicles accounted for approximately 59% of the company’s total overseas sales, illustrating how electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles have become the primary growth engine for the company’s international business.
The strong performance reflects increasing global consumer demand for sustainable transportation and Geely’s growing ability to compete in both mature and emerging electric vehicle markets.
By offering a diverse range of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models, Geely has successfully positioned itself to capitalize on the ongoing global transition toward electrified mobility.
One Geely Strategy Continues Delivering Results
The company’s record-breaking performance is closely tied to the continued implementation of its “One Geely” strategy, which integrates the strengths of its major automotive brands while expanding their presence in international markets.
Under this unified strategy, the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands have each contributed to the company’s global growth through differentiated product portfolios targeting various customer segments.
Rather than relying on a single brand or market, Geely Auto has diversified its international operations, allowing multiple brands to establish leadership positions across different regions and vehicle categories.
Geely Brand Expands Across Europe
The Geely brand experienced particularly strong momentum during the first half of 2026, with Europe emerging as one of its fastest-growing regions.
The company entered seven European markets within just 45 days, including Germany, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. This rapid expansion significantly strengthened Geely’s presence in one of the world’s most competitive automotive markets.
The move demonstrates the company’s confidence in the quality and competitiveness of its latest vehicle lineup, particularly in the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment.
Among the key products supporting this expansion are the Geely E5 (Geely EX5) and Geely STARRAY EM-i (Geely EX5 EM-i), both of which have now been introduced across more than 20 European countries.
These models represent Geely’s commitment to offering advanced electrified vehicles tailored to European consumer preferences while complying with the region’s increasingly stringent emissions standards.
Dealer Partnerships Strengthen Market Presence
In addition to launching vehicles in new markets, Geely continued expanding its international dealership and retail network during the first half of the year.
The company signed new partnerships with leading dealership groups in Portugal, Austria, and Switzerland, strengthening its sales and after-sales support across Europe.
These partnerships are expected to improve customer accessibility while enhancing service quality and long-term brand loyalty in key international markets.
Meanwhile, Geely’s product lineup continued gaining traction outside Europe as well.
The Geely EX2 enjoyed particularly strong demand in Brazil, establishing itself as one of the company’s standout international products.
The Geely STARRAY EM-i also recorded impressive success in Australia, where it became the country’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV during May 2026, highlighting growing acceptance of Geely’s electrified technologies among Australian consumers.
Lynk & Co Accelerates Global Expansion
The Lynk & Co brand also continued expanding its international presence throughout the first half of the year.
Its flagship Lynk & Co 900 entered several new markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and Vietnam, broadening the brand’s footprint across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
At the same time, the Lynk & Co 08 officially launched in Kazakhstan, with customer deliveries already underway.
The model quickly established itself as a strong performer internationally, becoming the best-selling D-segment plug-in hybrid vehicle in important markets such as Vietnam and Mexico.
These achievements underscore Lynk & Co’s growing competitiveness within the premium electrified vehicle segment.
Zeekr Reaches Major Delivery Milestone
Premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr also recorded significant achievements during the first half of 2026.
The company surpassed 800,000 cumulative global deliveries, representing an important milestone in its relatively short history and reflecting increasing global demand for its premium electric vehicles.
Zeekr also continued strengthening its leadership in several international markets.
During the first five months of 2026, the brand captured a 40.7% share of Hong Kong’s luxury vehicle market, making it the region’s leading luxury automotive brand.
The Zeekr 7X emerged as the top-selling luxury SUV in Hong Kong during the same period while also ranking first in Mexico’s luxury electric vehicle segment during both April and May.
Meanwhile, the Zeekr 009 became Thailand’s best-selling electric MPV during the first five months of the year, further demonstrating the brand’s growing influence across Asia.
Strengthening Global Operations
To support its expanding international business, Geely Auto continued investing heavily in its global operating infrastructure.
During the first half of 2026, the company expanded its global parts distribution network to 13 facilities, helping improve parts availability and after-sales service across international markets.
The company also continued advancing localized manufacturing initiatives in strategic markets, including Brazil and Indonesia. Local production enables Geely to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce delivery times, and better meet regional customer requirements.
Complementing these investments is a rapidly expanding retail network comprising more than 2,000 sales and service outlets across over 100 global markets.
Together, these initiatives reinforce Geely Auto’s long-term commitment to delivering localized products, reliable customer service, and a consistent ownership experience worldwide.
With record global sales, unprecedented overseas growth, rapidly expanding electric vehicle adoption, and continued investment in international operations, Geely Auto has positioned itself for sustained global expansion as it continues strengthening its presence across established and emerging automotive markets.
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