Geely intends to become №1 in China already in 2026

Geely is showing serious ambitions and intends to take first place in the Chinese car market already in 2026.

According to the results of the first months of the year, the company managed to beat BYD in terms of sales, which became an important signal for the whole industry. A few years ago this scenario seemed unlikely; however, the current dynamics show that the balance of power is slowly changing.

Financial indicators confirm the growth. In 2025 Geely’s revenue was around 345 billion yuan, which is equivalent to about 48 billion dollars. Net profit increased by more than 35%, which indicates growth in the business’s efficiency. The company is not only increasing volume, but also improving its margin.

One of the key success factors is diversification of the model range. In contrast to competitors, Geely does not bet exclusively on EVs. The lineup includes hybrids, full EVs, and ICE cars. This allows the company to react flexibly to changes in demand and maintain positions in different market segments.

The premium brand Zeekr plays a special role. Its models offer up to 400–580 kW, which corresponds to 540–790 HP.

Acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes 3.5–3.8 seconds, and the range reaches 700–750 km. These characteristics allow it to compete with leading global carmakers.

Besides, Geely is actively developing its export direction. The plan for 2026 is to export more than 600,000 cars outside China. This reduces dependence on the domestic market, where competition is becoming increasingly tough.

If the current trend continues, Geely could truly become the new industry leader. However, much will depend on the reaction from BYD and other manufacturers that are actively investing in new technologies and expanding their model range.