Gasgoo Munich-Chery Group reported on May 1 that it sold 251,386 vehicles in April, a 25.2% annual increase. Exports more than doubled, surging 102.4% to 177,573 units and setting a new monthly record for Chinese automakers. Meanwhile, new energy vehicle sales jumped 63.8% to 100,276 units.
For the first four months of the year, cumulative sales reached 853,098 units. Of that total, exports accounted for 570,884 vehicles, while new energy models contributed 261,480 units. The company’s global user base has now surpassed 19.38 million.
Its Hong Kong-listed entity, Chery Automobile, also showed steady momentum. April sales climbed 27% to 236,427 units, while cumulative sales from January through April totaled 802,547 — a 4.1% increase — providing the bulk of the group’s overall volume.
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On the product front, Chery is leveraging a "New Energy + New Fuel" dual strategy, with several models seeing strong demand. Pre-orders for the Fulwin T9L and Luxeed V9 both surpassed 20,000 units, while the newly launched QQ3 racked up over 50,000 orders. During the Beijing Auto Show, the group displayed 57 models, with the Exeed EX7 and Jetour G700 highlighting its push into premium segments and the intelligent upgrade of internal combustion engine vehicles.
Overseas markets remain a key driver, with Europe emerging as a core growth engine. In the first quarter, sales in the UK and the EU jumped 241% to 76,825 units. Notably, the JAECOO 7 claimed the top spot for model sales in the UK in March. In April, Chery launched its European operations center and signed a partnership with the organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans to deepen its localized presence. Meanwhile, the Beijing Auto Show drew more than 4,000 international visitors, further expanding the company’s global ecosystem.
The steady climb in sales is underpinned by a dual-product matrix of new energy and internal combustion vehicles, with standout orders for several new models fueling delivery volume. This momentum is amplified by sustained growth in highly regulated overseas markets, particularly in Europe, which is lifting the overall performance. With strong export momentum, rapid expansion in new energy, and a continuous stream of new product launches, Chery’s foundation for future sales growth remains solid.
Additionally, Chery is accelerating its technology and ecosystem layout. During the auto show, the company secured strategic partnerships with NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and CATL within just three days, spanning core areas such as autonomous driving, smart cockpits, and energy. By the end of April, the Mojia smart police robot had secured orders for 1,030 units and delivered 110, signaling that the robotics business has entered a stage of large-scale commercialization.
Overall, Chery achieved robust growth in April across its three core metrics: vehicle sales, exports, and new energy vehicles. By combining its push toward premiumization and globalization with its new robotics business, the company is building a diversified growth engine.
