March Sales Surge with 86% Year-over-Year Growth! GAC Accelerates Global Expansion with Strong Multi-Market Momentum
Building on the strong momentum of a "Strong Start" in January and "Doubled Growth" in February, GAC delivered another impressive performance in its overseas business in March. The overseas sales volume of its own brands reached 17,031 units, with a cumulative sales volume of 42,165 units in the first-quarter—both up 86% year on year, securing a high-quality start to the year. Guided by the “One GAC 2.0” strategy, GAC leverages its profound systematic strength under the theme of “Tech GAC, Eco-Global Expansion”, delivering outstanding results in multiple core markets worldwide and showcasing the solid progress of Chinese auto brands in the deep transformation from “product exports” to “global operations”.
GAC Q1 Cumulative Sales reached 42,165 Units
Notably, AION V continues to lead sales in multiple countries, with a 321% year-on-year sales increase in March. Boasting best-in-class ultra-large second-row space, an intelligent cockpit, advanced driver-assistance systems, and a 510km pure-electric range, the AION V offers a green and comfortable mobility experience to global consumers, winning wide popularity locally and becoming a “star model” in GAC’s globalization journey.
AION V’s global sales continue to rise steadily
Regional Engines Power Growth, Benchmark Markets Achieve Breakthroughs
In March, GAC’s overseas markets demonstrated even stronger regional collaboration, with multiple key markets delivering outstanding results.
The Asia-Pacific region continued to lead the way, with sales in Singapore and Thailand surging 304% and 99% year on year respectively. Empowered by the “One GAC 2.0” strategy and the “Hong Kong ACTION” plan, the Hong Kong market achieved a historic breakthrough: GAC’s wholesale volume approached 2,000 units in March, with over 2,500 vehicle registration documents submitted to the Transport Department. It ranked third in local registrations, achieving an all-time high.
Tailored to local consumption preferences, GAC has introduced six star models including AION UT, AION V, AION ES, AION Y Plus, HYPTEC HT and E9 PHEV, and built a full-coverage sales network across Hong Kong—comprising 1 brand center, 7 showrooms and 2 after-sales service centers. In addition, GAC has integrated cross-segment resources of the group to launch an exclusive express logistics system for Hong Kong, China, drastically shortening the cycle from vehicle production to store delivery and enabling instant production-delivery and immediate pick-up for customer orders, bringing an exceptional purchase and usage experience to Hong Kong users. These measures not only validate the strong competitiveness of GAC’s products in Hong Kong—a mature market—but also serve as a successful benchmark for GAC’s internationalization, offering replicable and scalable experience for other global regions.
A Large Batch of GAC Vehicles Arrives in Hong Kong
Meanwhile, GAC delivered strong results in other segmented markets. In Europe, GAC maintained steady progress: terminal sales in Portugal rose 37% month on month, climbing steadily for two consecutive months; sales in Poland surged 300% month on month with robust growth momentum. At the same time, AION UT officially rolled off the production line in Austria, marking a critical step in GAC’s localized manufacturing in Europe.
The AION UT rolls off the line at the Austrian production base
In the Americas, GAC’s overall sales in Uruguay soared 567% year on year, and AION UT claimed the top position in its targeted compact electric vehicle segment. In Bolivia, AION UT won the “Best Compact Electric Vehicle Award”, while GS4 MAX was honored with the “Best SUV Award”. In Colombia, March sales jumped 283% year on year, with two core models achieving dual wins in reputation and sales across multiple South American markets. With continuous local layout optimization and sustained market momentum, GAC’s global sales are set for steady growth.
AION UT Wins "Best Compact Electric Vehicle Award" in Bolivia GS4 MAX Awarded "Best SUV Award"
Deepening Local Roots for In-depth Breakthroughs. Value Resonance Flourishing Globally.
In March, GAC embedded the brand warmth and core strength of Tech GAC into local users’ minds through a series of high-impact brand events and localized partnerships worldwide, realizing a profound upgrade from product exports to value resonance.
Deepening local presence, winning trust with brand warmth. At the Bangkok International Motor Show, GAC announced the full upgrade of its Thailand Action 2.0 strategy and launched GAC CARE—GAC’s first overseas service brand—committed to building a greener, smarter, safer and warmer sustainable mobility future for Thai consumers. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, visited GAC’s booth and expressed high recognition and strong support for GAC’s layout and initiatives in the Thai market.
Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, Visits GAC's Booth for Guidance
Bridging local cultures and resonating with users through the spirit of sports. In the South American market, GAC has continued to deepen sports marketing. It participated as an official sponsor and safety car provider in the prestigious TC2000 Championship, and continued to sponsor the Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1 Tournament. Meanwhile, GAC officially partnered with Millonarios F.C.—a top Colombian football club—as its official sponsor. Taking football as a bridge, GAC has forged an emotional bond with local users, closely linking its intelligent manufacturing prowess with the vibrant local culture and making GAC Smart Manufacturing truly take root locally.
GAC Officially Becomes Official Sponsor of Millonarios Fútbol Club in Colombia
Empower local transformation, co-create a sustainable future with green manufacturing. On March 27, GAC officially inaugurated the GAC Ethiopia Juntu Flagship Store in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and launched four pure electric flagship models. Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport of Ethiopia, Liu Xiaoguang, Counselor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ethiopia, and other distinguished guests attended the inauguration. This milestone marks GAC’s key expansion in the African market, injecting Chinese intelligent manufacturing power into Ethiopia’s green mobility transition.
Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport and Logistics of Ethiopia, Delivers a Speech
From launching its first overseas service brand GAC CARE at the Bangkok International Motor Show to EMZOOM serving as the safety car for top-tier competitions; from sponsoring Millonarios Fútbol Club in Colombia to the inauguration of GAC’s flagship store in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia — GAC has deeply integrated itself into local economies, cultures and social life worldwide through diverse localized cooperation and sponsorship activities, and continuously fulfills its commitment to " In Local, For Local".
System Empowerment Lifts GAC’s Global Journey to New Heights
The landmark breakthrough in the Hong Kong market demonstrates GAC’s strong product competitiveness, brand influence and systematic capabilities to the world. From the Asia-Pacific to the Middle East, Europe to the Americas, GAC’s globalization is shifting from high-speed expansion to high-quality development.
This achievement is driven by the continuous deepening of the One GAC 2.0 strategy and the solid implementation of the ‘In Local, For Local‘ philosophy. Through deep localization and the establishment of a full-chain ecosystem, GAC handles challenges from overseas market fluctuations with strong global systems.
Going forward, GAC will uphold long-term vision, further advance localized operations, introduce more high-tech and high-quality products, improve its global service network, and optimize user experience. It will continue to create more low-carbon, green and intelligent mobility value for global consumers, writing a new chapter of high-quality development for Chinese brands on the international stage.