HANGZHOU, ChinaApril 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Geely Auto International Business Partner Conference was grandly held in Hangzhou from April 21 to 23. Under the theme “Embracing the Era of Smart Vehicles Together,” the conference provided an in-depth interpretation of Geely’s international business layout under the “One Geely” strategy, fully demonstrating the company’s firm confidence and long-term vision in accelerating its global expansion alongside worldwide partners. The event attracted over 1,000 dealer representatives from more than 100 countries and regions, bringing together numerous leading enterprises from the global automotive distribution sector to discuss new opportunities for worldwide development.
2026 Geely Auto International Business Partner Conference
During the conference, the group’s management systematically elaborated on the blueprint for its globalization strategy, highlighting the coordinated synergy between domestic and international R&D systems to collectively present forward-looking technology plans and innovation mechanisms. The three major vehicle research institutes of Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr shared key models and future plans tailored for overseas markets. Through integrated and collaborative efforts, Geely continues to solidify the strategic framework of “One Geely,” injecting strong momentum into high-quality global development.
Robust performance serves as a solid foundation for Geely’s globalization. In 2025, Geely Holding Group’s total annual sales exceeded 4 million vehicles for the first time, ranking among the global top ten automotive groups with leading growth rates. Within this, Geely Auto Group achieved sales of 3.025 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 39%. Looking ahead, Geely Holding Group is anchored to its “One Geely, Comprehensive Leadership” 2030 strategic goal, aiming to achieve global total sales exceeding 6.5 million vehicles (including commercial vehicles), ranking among the top five global automakers by sales, with new energy vehicle sales accounting for approximately 75% and overseas sales exceeding one-third of the total.
Entering 2026, Geely Auto Group has continued its rapid development momentum, setting a new record with first-quarter sales reaching 709,400 vehicles. Export sales surpassed 200,000 units, marking a 126% year-on-year increase. Faced with the accelerated restructuring of the global automotive industry landscape and intensifying competition, Gan Jiayue, CEO of Geely Auto Group, stated, “Geely continuously builds foundations and hones internal capabilities, integrating the advantageous industrial genes of the world’s automotive sector with Geely Auto to form a Geely automotive industrial cluster with world-class foundational strength.”
Upholding the philosophy of win-win cooperation, Geely continues to deepen strategic partnerships with high-quality overseas partners, accelerating the construction of a localized global operational system. Centered on the 2030 strategic goals, Nan Shengliang, Vice President of Geely Auto Group and General Manager of Geely Auto International Company, systematically outlined the global business deployment, clarifying the commitment to a multi-energy layout encompassing both fuel and electric vehicles, and building sustainable core competitiveness around user value. To date, Geely has established over 1,800 sales and service outlets in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, providing high-quality services to 20 million global users through a well-established localized service network.
During this conference, global partners not only gained a deeper understanding of Geely’s globalization strategic direction but also experienced firsthand the comprehensive hard power of the “One Geely” system through site visits. From Zeekr’s globally leading “lights-out” factory to the world-class safety technology heritage at the Geely Global Safety Center, and the immersive experience of high-level intelligent driving, the visits showcased Geely’s core advantages in manufacturing, safety, and intelligence from all angles. This further solidified the confidence of global partners in moving forward together, laying a solid foundation for Geely’s high-quality global development.