According to the First Registration Statistics for Private Cars released by the Hong Kong Transport Department for April 2026, GAC GROUP achieved total sales of 1,646 units in Hong Kong during the month, ranking first in the Hong Kong private car market. Sales of pure electric models, represented by the AION V and AION UT, reached 1,596 units, while sales of plug-in hybrid models, represented by the GAC E9 PHEV, totaled 50 units. From January to April 2026, GAC GROUP's cumulative market share in Hong Kong reached 12%, placing it third in Hong Kong's overall automotive market. This milestone breakthrough signifies GAC's strategic transition from a "follower" to a "leader" in Hong Kong, a globally recognized benchmark market, and serves as a vivid example of the deepening advancement of GAC's globalization strategy.
Since the beginning of this year, GAC has maintained strong growth momentum in Hong Kong. From January to February, its electric vehicle sales ranked among the top two Chinese brands and top three among all brands. In March, wholesale figures approached 2,000 units in a single month, marking a historic breakthrough. Building on this foundation, April sales surged to the top position, providing concrete data that validates the strong competitiveness and deep consumer recognition of GAC's "Intelligent Chinese Manufacturing" in the Hong Kong market.
The achievement of the top sales spot is underpinned by GAC's systematic and methodical cultivation of the Hong Kong market. Guided by the One GAC strategy and following the launch of the "Hong Kong ACTION" plan last year, GAC has consistently treated Hong Kong as a core base for right-hand drive markets and an overseas demonstration model. The company has systematically built a integrated capability system encompassing "product-channel-service-localization."
On the product front, GAC has introduced six popular models to Hong Kong: the AION UT, AION V, AION ES, AION Y Plus, HYPTEC HT, and the Trumpchi E9. Utilizing a dual-technology roadmap of "pure electric + plug-in hybrid," these models precisely cater to diverse needs ranging from urban commuting to premium mobility, allowing "Intelligent Chinese Manufacturing" to prove its worth on Hong Kong's streets.
In terms of channels, GAC International, in collaboration with Hong Kong dealers, has actively conducted marketing activities. This includes密集 deploying displays in major shopping districts such as Hung Hom, Yuen Long, and Tseung Kwan O. By showcasing best-selling models and extending showroom operating hours, GAC has significantly expanded its customer touchpoints. Furthermore, by presenting popular models like the AION UT and AION V to celebrity owners, the brand has leveraged their influence to increase exposure and attract consumer inquiries and orders.
Supply chain and service are key to converting product strength into market performance. Faced with a surge in orders during the first-quarter policy window, GAC quickly established an express logistics channel dedicated to Hong Kong. By coordinating with the Greater Bay Area supply chain, it achieved "immediate production and shipment, immediate arrival and pickup," effectively meeting market demand with exceptional delivery efficiency.
Building on this, localization efforts and community integration have been continuously strengthened. As the sole official automotive partner of the 15th National Games, GAC ensured a "zero-error" performance in providing 270 event vehicles. This outstanding contribution helped integrate the brand into a major city event and public trust, enabling a transition from product reliability to brand reliability.
The success in Hong Kong is not an isolated case but reflects the overall acceleration of GAC's global operations. From January to April 2026, GAC's cumulative overseas exports reached 70,474 units, a surge of 133.9% year-on-year, leading the industry in growth rate and propelling its international journey into the "fast lane."
Over the past year, GAC has established a strong leading position in several key markets. In the Asia-Pacific region, it ranked among the top two Chinese new energy brands and fourth among all new energy brands in Singapore for 2025. In Thailand, GAC secured a spot among the top three EV sales brands for 2025 and captured the number one market share in Thailand's electric taxi market. Performance was also notable in the Middle East and CIS markets. In Saudi Arabia, a model led its segment among Chinese brands in 2025. In the UAE, another model became the segment sales champion for 2025. In CIS markets, a different model has consistently ranked in the top three of its segment over the past two years and was rated first in its segment for residual value by AUTOSTAT in February 2026. In the Americas, GAC ranked among the top three EV sales brands in Colombia and among the top three SUV sales brands in Bolivia for 2025.
Entering 2026, GAC's growth momentum accelerated further across multiple markets. Sales in core ASEAN markets like Malaysia and Indonesia showed multiples of year-on-year growth. The AION UT ranked highly in the pure electric hatchback segment in several Southeast Asian and Latin American countries. In Europe, the European version of the AION UT made its debut in Milan, Italy, and achieved localized production in Austria, marking a new phase for the "Europe Market Plan."
From topping sales in Hong Kong to flourishing in multiple global markets, GAC is evolving from simply "selling cars" to "putting down roots," deeply integrating its products into the life scenarios and local cultures of different markets. Moving forward, GAC will continue to be driven by technological innovation and grounded in localized operations, writing a new chapter of high-quality global expansion for "Intelligent Chinese Manufacturing" in broader international markets.
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