BAIC Group's cumulative sales reached 795,000 units in H1 2026, with self-owned brands at 533,000 units up 14.2% and NEV sales at 181,000 units up 22.6%. The group will accelerate new product launches in H2.
Event Overview: BAIC's H1 Performance Report
On July 13, BAIC Group held its 2026 semi-annual work conference, comprehensively reviewing the first half's operational performance. Data shows that BAIC Group's cumulative sales in H1 reached 795,000 units, with self-owned brands emerging as the core growth driver.
Self-owned Brands and NEV Dual-Wheel Drive
Self-owned brands performed particularly strongly, with cumulative H1 sales of 533,000 units, up 14.2% year-on-year. In the NEV segment, BAIC Group's H1 NEV sales reached 181,000 units, up 22.6% year-on-year — a growth rate significantly higher than the overall market.
BAIC Group's performance highlights can be summarized in three dimensions:
- Self-owned brand growth (14.2%) far outpaces the group's overall growth rate, indicating initial success in the brand-up strategy
- NEV business share continues to rise, becoming the core pillar of the group's transformation
- Product structure optimization accelerates, with premium and intelligent product lines gradually taking shape
Business Segment Performance
From the group's overall layout perspective, self-owned brands have become the primary growth engine. Compared to the stable overall sales performance, the self-owned segment's 14.2% year-on-year growth highlights how BAIC's investments in NEV and intelligent technology are translating into market competitiveness.
| Business Metric | H1 Data | YoY Growth | Strategic Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Total Sales | 795,000 units | Stable | Solid scale foundation |
| Self-owned Brand Sales | 533,000 units | +14.2% | Primary growth engine |
| NEV Sales | 181,000 units | +22.6% | Core transformation pillar |
H2 Strategic Deployment
At the semi-annual work conference, BAIC Group explicitly stated that it will continue advancing its NEV transformation strategy in H2, with key priorities including:
- Accelerating new product launch cadence and expanding the NEV product matrix
- Deepening market layout and expanding domestic and international sales channels
- Strengthening R&D investment to enhance competitiveness in intelligent driving and powertrain systems
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