GuangzhouMay 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Building on a 86% year-on-year increase in overseas sales in the first quarter, GAC’s internationalization process has further accelerated. From January to April, GAC exported a cumulative total of 70,474 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 133.9%. Guided by the “One GAC 2.0” strategy, GAC is steadily advancing toward its annual target of “securing 250,000 units and striving for 300,000 units.”
As GAC’s global strategic flagship model, the AION UT continues to deliver outstanding performance. In the pure electric hatchback segment, this model ranks first in Hong Kong, China, Colombia, Uruguay, and Singapore; second in Indonesia; and third in Thailand and Mexico. In Australia, the AION UT received over 600 orders in its first month of pre-sales.
Strong Regional Growth Momentum, Breakthroughs in Benchmark Markets
In the Asia-Pacific region, GAC secured a total of 6,287 orders at the Thailand Motor Show. Monthly sales in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia surged by 503%, 900%, and 338%, respectively. The AION UT has officially launched in Australia. In Europe, the model was unveiled in Milan and is being locally produced in Austria in partnership with Magna, marking a key step in GAC’s “In Europe, For Europe” strategy. In the Americas market, GAC’s sales in Uruguay and Colombia grew by 775% and 1007%, respectively. Meanwhile, GAC continues to expand its sports marketing footprint and deepen its brand localization efforts by sponsoring renowned football clubs such as Brazil’s Flamengo, Colombia’s Millonarios, and Bolivia’s Oriente Petrolero.
Global Strategy Upgrade, Accelerated Ecosystem-Driven Expansion
From January to April, GAC’s global strategy was comprehensively upgraded, accelerating its systematic overseas expansion. At the 139th Canton Fair, GAC secured over 900 intended orders, with an estimated export revenue of approximately $10 million, fully demonstrating the comprehensive strength of its “Technology + Ecosystem” model. At the 2026 Global Partners Conference, GAC invited over 700 dealers from 87 countries and regions, using a “technology and cultural showcase” to further solidify global partners’ confidence and sales network. At the Beijing Auto Show, GAC officially released its 2030 strategic plan, clearly stating its goal to enter 120 countries and regions, establish over 2,000 overseas outlets, and achieve annual sales of one million vehicles through a product matrix covering all powertrains and its three brands: GAC, AION, and HYPTEC.
From product export to ecosystem establishment, GAC is accelerating its journey toward the new milestone of exporting one million vehicles.
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