In May 2026, GAC Group's total sales reached 127,300 units, up 8.18% year-over-year. The NEV segment sold 46,056 units, up 71.64%. Self-owned brands became the absolute growth driver, with three major brands combining for 55,434 units, up 32.48%. Jan-May self-owned brand cumulative exports reached nearly 100,000 units, up 135%.
Data Highlights: Twin Engines of Self-Owned Brands and Overseas Markets
GAC Group's May 2026 production and sales announcement shows total sales of 127,300 units, up 8.18% year-over-year. Jan-May cumulative sales exceeded 628,200 units, up 3.80%.
NEV Segment Outstanding Performance
New energy vehicles show strong growth:
- May sales reached 46,056 units, up 71.64% year-over-year
- Jan-May cumulative sales 201,300 units, up 62.38%
- GAC Aion maintains momentum with monthly growth exceeding 60% since March
Self-owned brands are the absolute growth driver:
- Trumpchi, Hyper, and Aion combined for 55,434 units, up 32.48%
- Aion May sales 31,946 units, up 74.76% year-over-year
- GAC Trumpchi May sales 23,488 units, up 12.86% month-over-month
Overseas Market: Second Growth Pole
GAC's overseas market has shifted from "point breakthrough" to "scaled growth":
| Dimension | Jan-May 2025 | Jan-May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-owned exports | ~43,000 | Nearly 100,000 | +135% |
| May exports | ~12,000 | 28,386 | +140% |
| Export growth rate | Expanding monthly | Expanding monthly | Accelerating |
The GAC-Huawei joint venture Qijing's first model GT7 opened pre-sales on May 29, priced at 219,900-309,900 yuan, with orders exceeding 10,000 within 5 hours. Through EX1000.COM, buyers from Central Asia and Russia continue to show increasing interest in purchasing Chinese smart EVs, and GAC Aion's overseas expansion provides more options for these markets.
