On 1 October, Chery Group released its latest sales figures. The Group sold 292,308 vehicles in September, up 4.2% year on year. Exports reached 207,814 units, an increase of 51% year on year. Monthly exports surpassed 200,000 units for the second time this year, setting a new monthly export record for a Chinese automaker. New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 133,310 units, up 45.6% year on year, exceeding 100,000 units for the sixth consecutive month and setting a new monthly NEV sales record.
In the first three quarters, Chery Group sold 2,206,789 vehicles, up 9.9% year on year and setting a record for the period. Cumulative exports rose 65.6% to 1,551,178 vehicles, surpassing the total for all of last year. NEV sales reached 858,524 units, up 46.1%, with wholesale volume ranking among the industry’s top three. As of the end of September, Chery Group’s global user base had exceeded 20.73 million, including more than 7.39 million users overseas.
New Energy Vehicles: Top Three in Industry Wholesale Sales and Top Five in Global Market Share
In the first three quarters, Chery Group sold more than 850,000 NEVs. Monthly sales exceeded 100,000 units for six consecutive months, while wholesale sales have remained among the industry’s top three since April. According to the China Passenger Car Association, Chery Group accounted for 5.5% of global NEV sales from January to July 2026, placing it among the world’s top five automotive groups.
A broad, multi-tier product portfolio continued to drive growth across multiple segments. TIGGO 4 Pro delivered 2,297 units in August, making it CHERY’s core volume driver in South Africa. TIGGO 7, TIGGO 8 and TIGGO 9 serve different price points and usage needs, creating a clearly tiered product line-up. This diverse portfolio has provided strong momentum for Chery Group’s sales growth.
Chery Group continued to advance its battery technology. Multiple models equipped with the Rhino Battery have received “Six-Dimensional Electrical Safety” certification under CATARC’s New Energy Vehicle Electrical Safety Technology Validation System (NESTA).
Globalisation: Exports in the First Nine Months Surpass Full-Year 2025 Total as Three Models Enter the UK’s Top 10 Best-Sellers
Chery Group exported more than 1.55 million vehicles in the first three quarters, retaining the top position among Chinese automakers by exports and surpassing its total exports for all of last year. On average, one vehicle produced by Chery Group was shipped overseas every 15 seconds.
Chery is making strong gains in both volume and quality across Europe’s highly regulated markets. In the first eight months of the year, Chery sold 234,000 vehicles across 24 European countries, up 193% year on year. More than 114,000 were NEVs, representing growth of over 300%. In August, Chery Group topped the UK’s new-car brand sales ranking with 8,618 units, ahead of Volkswagen, Ford and BMW, and up 249.61% year on year.
Technology: AI Deployment Scales Up as Embodied Intelligence Breaks New Ground
Chery Group’s AI technologies are moving rapidly into large-scale deployment. In advanced driver assistance, CHERY’s advanced parking assistance technology made its debut at the 2026 Global Partner Summit. addressing the parking and operational challenges commonly faced by larger households. Designed for frequently encountered family scenarios, SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) centres on the experiences of “One Tap Departure” and “One Step Home”. It brings the “Technology. For Family” philosophy to life by simplifying family mobility and improving the everyday ownership experience, earning broad recognition from users.
Embodied intelligence continues to expand into new applications, including joint demonstrations with CHERY at selected overseas events and in user services. By connecting more closely with family mobility scenarios, the technology is becoming a more natural part of users’ lives. On 21 September, a brain-controlled wheelchair independently developed by AiMOGA Robotics, part of Chery Group, won the sports wheelchair category at the final of the 2026 Global Brain-Computer Interface × Medical Insurance Innovation Scenario Competition. The result demonstrated the practical potential of integrating brain-computer interface technology with robotic motion control. Cumulative global deliveries of AiMOGA robots have now exceeded 3,000 units across more than 60 countries and regions, with deployment progressing across more than 100 use cases, including automotive marketing, public services, intelligent transport, medical guidance and family companionship.
In October, Chery will also host Chery Global Innovation Conference 2026, presenting its latest achievements in intelligent, green and integrated technologies. Under the theme “Together. For Family”, CHERY will offer a range of product experiences, technology demonstrations and user activities built around family mobility and lifestyle scenarios, bringing families from around the world together for a celebration centred on family. At the same time, the upcoming Chery International User Summit 2026 will showcase more new products and new technology experiences to global users.
Brand Momentum: Five No. 1 Quality Rankings Retained as Global Influence Continues to Grow
This year, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. entered the Fortune Global 500 for the first time as a listed company, ranking 383rd. It was the only company from the Chinese mainland to make its debut on the list in 2026. Across five core J.D. Power studies covering initial quality; automotive performance, execution and layout; purchase experience; customer service; and vehicle dependability, CHERY ranked highest among Chinese domestic brands in every category, retaining its five-category leadership.
Meanwhile, Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Auto, received the Person of the Year award at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA), while three models developed for global markets received 2026 TADA honours. Chery Auto also appeared for the ninth consecutive year in the Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders report, jointly published by Kantar and Google, ranking first in the automotive category as its global brand influence continued to grow.
