Chery recently released its sales report: In May, Chery Group sold 205,732 vehicles, representing a 9.1% year-on-year growth. Notably, 63,169 new energy vehicles (NEVs) were sold, surging 47.7% compared to the same period last year, while exports reached 100,737 units, a 7.7% increase. From January to May, Chery Group achieved cumulative sales of 1,026,517 vehicles, growing 14% year-on-year and hitting the one-million-unit milestone faster than ever before. During this period, NEV sales totaled 287,798 units, more than doubling with 111.5% growth. With 443,940 vehicles exported, Chery maintains its position as China's leading automotive exporter.

 (Image: Chery's May Sales Performance)

"Technology-Driven Chery" is advancing innovation in electrification, intelligent technologies, AI integration, low-carbon solutions, and global expansion, reinforcing its foundation for high-quality growth.

 (Image: Chery's "Safety Night" Launch Event)

Technological innovation empowers Chery to deliver exceptional product experiences while establishing safety benchmarks that far exceed industry standards. Following the “Intelligent Night” showcasing its intelligent strategy and the “Hybrid Night” unveiling its latest hybrid technology, Chery hosted the “Safety Night” on May 13 under the theme of “The Bottom Line,” highlighting its comprehensive strength in new energy, intelligent technology, and safety engineering. Chery has established its internal safety standards based on the world’s most stringent benchmarks, with testing requirements that consistently exceed industry norms. As the Chinese automaker with the most global "5-Star Safety" certifications, Chery has earned this prestigious rating for 41 models across multiple evaluation systems, including China's C-NCAP, Europe's E-NCAP, Australia's A-NCAP, and six-dimensional electric safety assessments. These achievements vividly define what is now recognized as “Chery Safety.”

Technological innovation drives Chery to foster an open and collaborative innovation ecosystem, accelerating global co-creation and technology sharing. On May 12, Chery’s "Kaiyang Laboratory" established a strategic partnership with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU), marking the first step in its international expansion. This collaboration will focus on joint R&D of core technologies for new energy intelligent connected vehicles while implementing a global open-source initiative. Through sharing critical equipment and technical expertise, the partnership aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem where technological innovation can flourish.

(Image: Chery's Kaiyang Laboratory Establishes Strategic Partnership with Nanyang Technological University)

Technological innovation propels Chery's brand upgrading, delivering high-performance products with technology equality, fuel-EV parity, uncompromising safety and global accessibility. Building on its Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), Chery's TIGGO family will introduce hybrid versions of global models including TIGGO9, TIGGO8, TIGGO7 and TIGGO4, meeting worldwide consumers' ultimate pursuit of green mobility. Simultaneously, Chery has launched its all-new HIMLA pickup series, redefining versatility with intelligent technology and all-terrain capability. The automaker also plans to unlock new market potential in segments like MPVs.

Technological innovation also drives Chery to return to its core values by embracing ESG principles as a responsible global corporate citizen. From the groundbreaking 46.5% thermal efficiency achieved by its dedicated hybrid engine in CSH to its rapidly expanding new energy vehicle lineup, Chery demonstrates sustainability in action. Chery's global impact extends beyond automotive technology, encompassing donations to UNICEF for international children's education programs, collaboration with IUCN on the "Cherish Nature" conservation initiative, and leadership in addressing urgent global decarbonization challenges through pioneering carbon reduction management across its entire value chain. These proactive ESG practices and innovative achievements have earned widespread recognition. In May, Chery was once again listed on Fortune’s “2025 China ESG Impact List,” marking its second consecutive appearance since 2024 for its outstanding performance in ESG practices.

 (Image: Chery listed on Fortune China ESG Impact List)

Chery's global expansion strategy has achieved significant milestones: from securing strategic partnerships with dealers across multiple European markets in April to the impressive debut of its CSH at May's Barcelona Auto Show. These accomplishments mark Chery's accelerated globalization entering its "European chapter." Through its dual-focused approach combining technology adaptation with comprehensive service localization, Chery is establishing the critical foundations for sustainable, long-term growth in this vital market.

Powered by technological innovation, Chery is rapidly advancing its new energy transition, intelligent transformation, and global expansion, striving to become "an innovation-driven, globally trusted leader in intelligent mobility ecosystems." As of May, Chery Group has served over 16.7 million customers worldwide, including more than 4.94 million overseas users.