From the roll-off of its first complete vehicle to the delivery of its 30 millionth, GAC has come a long way over the past 29 years. The number 30 million reflects the choices and trust of tens of millions of customers, GAC's long-standing commitment to quality and safety, and its resolve to pursue electrification and intelligent transformation — while also serving as a microcosm of China's auto industry evolving from sheer scale to genuine strength, and from volume-driven growth to value-driven growth.
Global Synchronization: Intelligent New Energy Vehicle Lineup Highlights Transformation Progress
Multiple GAC manufacturing bases across the world connected live to the event. The GAC Honda P7, GAC Toyota BZ7, AISTALAND GT7, AION N60 and HYPTEC S600 rolled off the production line in sequence as the 29,999,995th to 29,999,999th vehicles. Finally, the right-hand-drive GAC M8 PHEV (named GN8 overseas) took the stage as the 30 millionth vehicle. The collective debut of this full lineup of new energy vehicles offered an intuitive display of GAC’s all-out push for electrification and intelligent upgrading.
Afterwards, Feng Xingya then handed the key to the 30-millionth vehicle over to Thai vehicle owner Mr. Tony Jaa. As a world-famous action superstar, Tony Jaa has appeared in a series of action movies that have been hugely popular across the world. In Thailand, he is a beloved household name and widely regarded as a true "cultural symbol" of the country. This moment captures more than just a numerical milestone; it is a heartwarming testament to the mutual dedication between GAC and its global customers.
Feng Xingya (left) handing over the new vehicle key to Thai owner Tony Jaa (right)
Dr. Yahya Al Jasmi, a Middle East vehicle owner representative from the United Arab Emirates, also attended and shared his story with the M8. As a local corporate executive and father, the M8 satisfies his demand for joyful family travel. Its outstanding safety and reliability hold up well under the high temperatures of the Middle East, bringing peace of mind to every trip. The wheelchair-accessible edition he chose, has greatly eased travel for his elderly father. Dr. Yahya’s story is genuine proof that GAC’s quality has won trust worldwide.
Overseas owner representative Yahya shared his experience with GAC vehicle
Xia Xianqing, President of GAC Group, presented awards to the honorary owners of all GAC brands
GAC’s 29-Year Journey: From China’s Leading Automaker to a World-Class Player
GAC reached the 30-million delivery milestone in merely 29 years, delivering an impressive "GAC Speed". Behind the 30‑million‑unit milestone lies not only a significant phased achievement for GAC on its path of electrification and intelligent transformation, but also a vivid reflection of the high‑quality development and global advancement of China's automotive industry.
Feng Xingya, Chairman of GAC Group, delivered a speech at the event
Over its 29-year journey, GAC has consistently advanced joint venture and self-owned brands in parallel. Collaborations with global OEMs including Honda and Toyota have cultivated world-class lean manufacturing, rigorous quality control and supply chain management capabilities. Meanwhile, GAC stays committed to independent innovation, building three product series: GAC, AION and HYPTEC. It keeps launching premium intelligent connected new energy vehicles that earn widespread affection and recognition from global consumers.
A selection of classic vehicles manufactured by GAC over its 29 years in auto production
From joint ventures to self-owned brands, from fuel-powered to new energy models, GAC has achieved a historic leap for China’s auto industry—from catching up with global leaders to running alongside them, and now taking the lead. Global expansion has become the critical leap propelling GAC from a domestic leader to a world-class automotive enterprise.
From Product Exports to Localized System Layout: GAC’s Globalization Roadmap
GAC is among China’s automotive pioneers in overseas expansion. It first stepped onto the global stage in 2013; 2022 marked a pivotal turning point as GAC International operated independently, putting overseas expansion into the fast lane. In 2025, GAC rolled out the "One GAC 2.0" global strategy, shifting its overseas development focus from simple product exports to full-system global deployment.
In 2022, GAC International began independent operation, accelerating overseas expansion
GAC pursues a globalization strategy driven by "Quality Globalization, Technology Globalization, Service Globalization, and Ecosystem Globalization". Beyond selling vehicles overseas, GAC localizes the full industrial chain including R&D, manufacturing, supply chains, sales and aftersales services. Guided by the philosophy of " In Local, For Local, Integrated Locally, Serving Locally, Contributing Locally", GAC marches steadily toward its vision of becoming a globally renowned, highly trusted automotive brand with international influence.
To date, GAC’s international business covers five major global regions across 110 countries and territories. It has built more than 746 sales and service outlets, 7 overseas manufacturing plants and 9 overseas auto parts warehouses, forming a worldwide integrated industrial, supply, sales and service network. GAC’s global footprint expands rapidly across Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, the Americas and Europe.
Breakthroughs Across Global Markets: Overseas Business Becomes the Primary Growth Engine
Driven by the "One GAC 2.0" global strategy, GAC’s overseas business maintains robust growth momentum, with international markets rapidly evolving into its top growth driver.
In 2025, GAC exported over 130,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of over 47%, ranking among China’s top eight self-owned brands by export volume. In the first half of 2026, cumulative exports exceeded 120,000 units, jumping 132% year-on-year. Total cumulative overseas shipments have surpassed 540,000 vehicles to date, continuously lifting GAC’s global brand influence.
GAC International posted strong export results in the first half of 2026, with exports topping 120,000 units, up 132% year-on-year
In the Asia-Pacific region, GAC secured the top spot in private electric vehicle sales in Hong Kong， China in April, capturing a market share exceeding 11% between January and May. In Thailand, its June sales jumped 207% month-on-month, and it retains the leading market share in the electric taxi segment. In the Americas, both the AION ES and AION UT ranked among Mexico’s top 10 best-selling battery electric vehicles, while GAC has remained the top-selling Chinese passenger vehicle brand in Bolivia for months on end. Across the Middle East and Africa, the EMZOOM claimed the title of Lebanon’s best-selling B-segment SUV, with triple-digit sales growth recorded in Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia. In Europe, the AION UT held its debut launch in Milan, with the brand entering the UK and Spanish markets one after another as it speeds up expansion into more European territories.
Breakthroughs across global markets: GAC ranks among the top sellers in multiple overseas markets
Coinciding with the 30-million delivery milestone, multiple GAC overseas production bases hit major milestones: The Thailand plant rolled out its 10,000th complete vehicle. As GAC’s core manufacturing hub for right-hand-drive export vehicles, its strategic importance continues to grow. The Indonesia plant launched new models, further strengthening localized supply capacity for ASEAN markets. The Graz plant in Austria officially launched mass production of the AION UT, marking a solid step forward for localized manufacturing in Europe.
The Thailand plant celebrated its 10,000th complete vehicle rolling off the line
The Jakarta plant in Indonesia launched new models
Mass production of the AION UT kicked off at the Graz plant in Austria
Global Recognition for Premium Quality: Three Core Global Strategic Models Unveiled
GAC upholds the core values of "Top-Tier Quality & Pioneering Technology", with the craftsmanship ethos "Crafted by the Driven" embedded deep in its manufacturing DNA. The GAC AION plant is the world’s sole Lighthouse Factory dedicated to new energy vehicles, achieving seamless integration of intelligent manufacturing, exquisite craftsmanship and green production to deliver more high-quality, high-value new energy vehicles for global consumers.
Three flagship global strategic models made a strong showing at the overseas exhibition zone during the event: AION UT, a stylish and intelligent compact hatchback, has sustained strong sales across multiple global markets, winning honors including Thailand's "2026 Car of the Year" and Mexico's "Best Compact Electric Vehicle"; GAC GS7 is GAC's first plug-in hybrid SUV launched overseas, already introduced to more than 15 countries and regions across South America and Central Asia, and named the best-selling model in its segment in Bolivia this year; AION i60, GAC AION's first model to offer both pure-electric and extended-range power options, has been comprehensively optimized for global markets and will officially enter production at the Thailand plant in the second half of this year, gradually expanding into more overseas markets.
Global strategic model of GAC — AION UT
Global strategic model of GAC — GAC GS7
Global strategic model of GAC — AION i60
The 30 Million: A Milestone, and a New Starting Point
The trust of 30 million customers is the greatest gift that this era and our users have given GAC. To repay the long-standing trust of its 30 million users worldwide, GAC has officially launched the "30 Millionth Vehicle Roll-off · Renewed Gratitude Season" campaign. Preferential offers will be rolled out across all global regions in the coming period, delivering tangible benefits as a sincere thank-you to every customer around the world.
Wei Haigang, President of GAC International, took a group photo with overseas customer representatives.
Standing at this new starting point of 30 million deliveries, GAC will continue to follow the guidance of the "One GAC 2.0" strategy, pushing forward comprehensive global expansion covering quality, technology, service and ecosystem. It marches toward the target of one million annual overseas sales by 2030. GAC will move forward hand in hand with global customers to embrace the next milestone of tens of millions of deliveries.