Geely Auto August 2026 Sales Rise 8% as Exports Surge

Geely Auto Monthly Sales Rise as Overseas Shipments Hit Record

Geely Auto monthly sales reached 270,194 vehicles in August 2026, marking the company's highest monthly sales level of the year and an 8.01% increase from the same month in 2025. The gain came as record overseas shipments more than offset continued weakness in domestic demand. According to data released by the company, exports reached 110,094 vehicles, up 205.16% year-over-year and accounting for about 41% of total August sales. The export figure marked a record high for the eighth consecutive month, highlighting the growing importance of overseas markets to the Chinese automaker's overall sales performance. Domestic sales, by contrast, remained under pressure and continued their recent decline.

Geely Auto Monthly Sales, 2024-2026

The monthly sales data show that August 2026 was stronger than the corresponding period in both 2024 and 2025. Total sales reached 270,194 units in August 2026 compared with 250,167 in August 2025 and 181,229 in August 2024. The broader 2026 pattern also shows sustained year-over-year growth through the first eight months, with monthly sales remaining above 200,000 units throughout the period. September through December 2026 figures were not included in the source data. The comparison provides a clear view of Geely Auto's sales progression while separating the reported 2026 results from months for which no 2026 figures were provided.

Exports Become Geely Auto's Main Growth Driver

Geely exported 110,094 vehicles in August, representing a 205.16% year-over-year increase and the eighth consecutive monthly record for overseas shipments. The scale of exports was significant enough to account for 41% of total August sales, demonstrating how strongly international markets contributed to the company's headline growth. At the same time, domestic sales were 160,100 vehicles, down about 25.22% year-over-year. The domestic decline extended a weakening trend that had already produced a 29.12% year-over-year drop in July. The contrasting performance between domestic and overseas markets indicates that international expansion has become increasingly important to offset softer demand in the company's home market.

Geely Auto Monthly Exports, 2024-2026

The export series illustrates the acceleration in overseas shipments during 2026. August exports reached 110,094 vehicles, compared with 36,077 in August 2025 and 46,102 in August 2024. Monthly exports exceeded 60,000 units in every reported month of 2026 and crossed the 100,000-unit threshold in June, July, and August. The first eight months therefore show a substantial increase in international volume compared with the preceding two years. September through December 2026 export figures were not provided in the source data. The reported figures also support the company's revised full-year export objective, which was increased during August as overseas deliveries continued to exceed earlier expectations.

Geely Auto Monthly Sales in China Remain Under Pressure

The domestic component of sales moved in the opposite direction to exports during August. Geely Auto sold 160,100 vehicles in China, down about 25.22% year-over-year, following a 29.12% decline in July. August domestic sales were nevertheless higher than the 135,127 units recorded in August 2024, but remained substantially below the 214,090 units recorded in August 2025. The monthly data show that domestic volumes were weaker throughout most of the first eight months of 2026 compared with the corresponding 2025 periods. This divergence between domestic and international performance is central to understanding the company's overall sales growth, because the increase in overseas deliveries has more than compensated for falling sales in China.

Geely Auto Monthly Sales in China, 2024-2026

The China sales table highlights the shift in the company's geographic sales mix. August 2026 domestic sales of 160,100 units were above the 135,127 units recorded in August 2024 but below the 214,090 units delivered in August 2025. The same pattern is visible across several earlier 2026 months, with domestic volumes generally trailing the comparable 2025 figures. The data do not include September through December 2026 results. Taken together with the export figures, the table shows that the company's reported growth during the first eight months has not been driven by stronger domestic deliveries. Instead, the international business has supplied the principal incremental volume.

New Energy Vehicles Reach 65% of August Sales

Geely sold 175,877 new energy vehicles in August, representing 65% of its total sales for the month. Battery electric vehicle sales increased 29% year-over-year to 120,590 units, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales edged up 2% to 55,287 units. The figures show that electrified vehicles accounted for a substantial majority of the company's August volume. The BEV increase was considerably stronger than the PHEV increase, making battery electric models the larger contributor to the reported NEV total. The August results also continue a broader trend of rising electrified-vehicle volumes across the first eight months of 2026, although the monthly mix between battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles varied during the period.

Geely Auto Monthly BEV Sales, 2024-2026

The battery electric vehicle data show a marked increase during the summer months of 2026. August BEV sales reached 120,590 units, compared with 93,362 in August 2025 and 47,042 in August 2024. Monthly BEV sales exceeded 100,000 units in June, July, and August 2026, reaching 103,522, 105,365, and 120,590 units respectively. The August result was therefore the highest monthly BEV volume in the reported 2026 period. The table provides the underlying monthly figures for comparison across three years and separates the reported 2026 results from September through December, for which no 2026 values were supplied.

Geely Auto Monthly PHEV Sales, 2024-2026

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales reached 55,287 units in August 2026, up 2% year-over-year from 53,985 units in August 2025. While the growth rate was modest compared with BEVs, PHEVs remained a significant part of the company's electrified portfolio. August was also slightly below the 60,731 units recorded in April 2026, which was the highest monthly PHEV volume in the reported 2026 period. The monthly figures show that PHEV sales remained above 49,000 units in every reported month of 2026, providing a relatively consistent contribution to the company's NEV volumes. September through December 2026 figures were not included in the supplied data.

Core Geely Brand and Galaxy Deliveries Increase

The core Geely brand, including Geely Galaxy, sold 216,186 vehicles in August, an increase of 5.29% year-over-year and 9.22% from July. Within that total, the Galaxy sub-brand contributed 119,115 units, up 7.63% year-over-year and 10.50% month-over-month. The results indicate that Galaxy remained an important contributor to the core brand's August performance. The increase from July was also stronger for Galaxy than for the broader Geely brand. These figures form part of the company's broader brand-level performance, where different businesses showed substantially different growth rates during August. The reported results therefore provide a more detailed view of the composition behind the overall monthly sales figure.

Geely Brand Monthly Sales, 2024-2026

The core brand's August 2026 sales of 216,186 vehicles were higher than the 205,324 units recorded in August 2025 and the 140,686 units reported in August 2024. The monthly series shows that the core brand recovered from its lower first-half 2026 volumes and reached 197,942 units in July before rising further in August. However, the first-eight-month cumulative figure remained below the comparable 2025 level, reflecting the weakness earlier in the year. The data also show that the core Geely brand and Galaxy sub-brand should be considered separately when assessing growth because Galaxy's August volume represented a substantial portion of the broader brand total.

Geely Galaxy Monthly Sales, 2024-2026

Galaxy delivered 119,115 vehicles in August 2026, compared with 110,666 units in August 2025 and 40,598 units in August 2024. The August result was also 10.50% higher than July's 107,797 units. Galaxy sales reached 108,206 units in June before remaining above 100,000 units in July and August. The monthly figures demonstrate the sub-brand's growing contribution to Geely's overall volume, particularly as electrified vehicles account for a large share of the company's reported sales. The table retains the complete monthly comparison supplied for 2024, 2025, and the first eight months of 2026, with later 2026 months left blank because corresponding figures were not provided.

Zeekr Posts Triple-Digit Growth in August

Zeekr delivered 36,981 vehicles in August, up 110% year-over-year, making it the fastest-growing brand within the Geely group during the month. August deliveries increased from 35,837 units in July and were substantially above the 17,626 vehicles delivered in August 2025. The monthly series shows a sustained increase in Zeekr deliveries during the first eight months of 2026, rising from 23,852 units in January to 36,981 units in August. This performance contrasts sharply with the results of Lynk & Co during the same month. Zeekr's growth also contributed to the group's changing brand mix, with its cumulative first-eight-month sales reaching 251,188 units, approximately double the comparable prior-year level.

Zeekr Brand Monthly Deliveries, 2024-2026

The Zeekr monthly delivery table shows the brand's acceleration during 2026. August deliveries of 36,981 units were more than twice the 18,015 vehicles delivered in August 2024 and substantially above the 17,626 units reported in August 2025. Monthly deliveries increased in most of the reported 2026 period, reaching 31,787 units in April, 34,377 in May, 35,169 in June, 35,837 in July, and 36,981 in August. The August result therefore represented the highest monthly delivery level in the supplied 2026 series. The comparison also highlights the widening gap between Zeekr's 2026 performance and its results in the two preceding years.

Lynk & Co Is the Only Geely Brand to Decline

Lynk & Co sold 17,027 vehicles in August, down 37% year-over-year and making it the only Geely brand in the supplied August results to post a decline. August deliveries were also lower than the 27,217 units recorded in August 2025 and the 22,528 units reported in August 2024. The decline followed a continuing downward trend during 2026, with monthly deliveries falling from 28,877 units in January to 17,027 units in August. The brand's cumulative first-eight-month sales reached 177,624 units, down 15% year-over-year. Its performance therefore contrasted with the strong growth reported by Zeekr and the improvement recorded by the broader core Geely brand in August.

Lynk & Co Brand Monthly Deliveries, 2024-2026

The Lynk & Co monthly data show that the brand's 2026 performance remained below its 2025 level in every reported month. August deliveries of 17,027 units were down from 27,217 units a year earlier, while July deliveries were 16,382 units compared with 27,216 units in July 2025. The decline was particularly pronounced during the middle of the year, with June deliveries at 19,066 units and May at 20,732 units. The supplied 2024 and 2025 figures provide additional historical context, while September through December 2026 remain unreported. The data establish Lynk & Co as the group's only brand showing a year-over-year decline in August.

First Eight Months Show Modest Overall Growth

Geely Auto sold 1,943,313 vehicles during the first eight months of 2026, up 2.4% year-over-year. That volume represented 56% of the company's full-year target of 3,450,000 vehicles. During the same period, cumulative exports reached 690,985 vehicles, an increase of 170% year-over-year. The company raised its full-year export target to 920,000 vehicles from 640,000 on August 17 and had reached 75% of the revised objective after eight months. The figures underline the difference between total sales growth and export growth: overall deliveries increased at a modest rate, while international shipments expanded much faster and became the primary source of incremental volume.

Brand Performance Diverges Through August

The first-eight-month brand results show significant differences across Geely's portfolio. The core Geely brand sold 1,514,501 vehicles, down 3% year-over-year, while Lynk & Co sales fell 15% to 177,624 units. Zeekr's sales doubled to 251,188 units over the same period. These results indicate that the group's overall 2.4% growth was not evenly distributed across its brands. Strong expansion from Zeekr helped offset declines from the core Geely brand and Lynk & Co. The August monthly figures reinforce this pattern, with Zeekr growing 110%, the core Geely brand rising 5.29%, and Lynk & Co declining 37%. The resulting brand mix is an important factor in the company's reported performance.

Overseas Markets Drive Geely Auto's Growth

Overseas markets have become the Chinese auto giant's only growth engine based on the reported first-eight-month and August figures. Export volumes increased sharply even as domestic sales declined, creating a widening contrast between international and China performance. The company also posted record revenue in the first half of the year, with core net profit attributable to shareholders rising 46%. However, reported net profit attributable to shareholders fell 2% because of lower other gains. The financial results therefore combine strong operating growth in selected areas with pressure in other parts of the business. The export acceleration remains the clearest volume growth driver, while the domestic decline remains an important factor in evaluating the sustainability and composition of the company's overall performance.

Geely Auto Still Trails BYD Overseas

Despite its rapid export growth, Geely Auto remained well behind BYD in overseas NEV sales during the first eight months of 2026. BYD's overseas NEV sales reached 1,162,260 units during the period, up 85.72% year-over-year. BYD also raised its 2026 export target to 1,500,000 vehicles from 1,300,000 in March. The comparison shows that Geely's international expansion is accelerating from a lower base while Geely Auto continues to build its overseas presence. Geely's revised export target of 920,000 vehicles demonstrates the scale of its international ambition, but the reported figures indicate that BYD maintained a substantial lead in overseas NEV volume through the first eight months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles did Geely Auto sell in August 2026?
Geely Auto sold 270,194 vehicles in August 2026, making it the company's highest monthly sales level of the year. Total sales increased 8.01% year-over-year, supported by a major increase in overseas shipments. Exports reached a record 110,094 vehicles, while domestic sales in China fell to 160,100 units. New energy vehicles accounted for 175,877 units, or 65% of total August sales. Battery electric vehicle sales reached 120,590 units, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales totaled 55,287 units. The results show that international deliveries and electrified vehicles were central to the company's August performance.

How much did Geely Auto exports increase in August 2026?
Geely Auto exported 110,094 vehicles in August 2026, an increase of 205.16% from the same month in 2025. The August export figure marked the eighth consecutive monthly record for overseas shipments and represented about 41% of total sales. Cumulative exports during the first eight months reached 690,985 vehicles, up 170% year-over-year. The company raised its full-year export target to 920,000 vehicles from 640,000 on August 17. After eight months, cumulative exports represented 75% of the revised target, reinforcing the importance of overseas markets to Geely Auto's sales growth.

How did Geely Auto's domestic sales perform in August 2026?
Domestic sales were 160,100 vehicles in August 2026, down about 25.22% year-over-year. The decline followed a 29.12% year-over-year decrease in July, extending the company's recent weakness in its home market. August domestic sales were below the 214,090 vehicles recorded in August 2025 but above the 135,127 vehicles reported in August 2024. The contrast with exports was substantial, because overseas shipments increased 205.16% during the month. As a result, the company's overall August growth was primarily supported by international deliveries rather than stronger domestic demand.