GAC Group Reaches 30 Million Vehicle Production Milestone, Unveils Global Strategy
GAC Group celebrated its 30-millionth complete vehicle rolling off the line, marking a major milestone in its 29-year history and accelerating its global electrification push.
- total vehicle deliveries
- time to reach the milestone
- exports in first half of 2026 (up 132% year-on-year)
- countries and territories with GAC presence
What Happened
GAC Group reached a historic milestone with the 30-millionth complete vehicle rolling off the line. The right-hand-drive GAC M8 PHEV (named GN8 overseas) was the landmark vehicle, handed to Thai owner Tony Jaa. The event showcased GAC's full lineup of new energy vehicles, including models from GAC Honda, GAC Toyota, AISTALAND, AION, and HYPTEC, highlighting the company's push for electrification and intelligent transformation.
GAC Group founded; begins vehicle production.
First overseas market entry.
GAC International begins independent operation, accelerating overseas expansion.
Launches 'One GAC 2.0' global strategy; exports over 130,000 vehicles (up 47% year-on-year).
Exports exceed 120,000 units (up 132% year-on-year); 30-millionth vehicle produced.
- Over 130,000 units (up 47% year-on-year)
- Over 120,000 units (up 132% year-on-year)
30 millionvehicles
Achieved in 29 years since the first complete vehicle rolled off the line.
- AION UT: stylish intelligent compact hatchback, won Thailand's 2026 Car of the Year and Mexico's Best Compact Electric Vehicle.
- GAC GS7: first plug-in hybrid SUV launched overseas, introduced to over 15 countries across South America and Central Asia.
- AION i60: first GAC AION model to offer pure-electric and extended-range options, to enter production at the Thailand plant in H2 2026.
“The trust of 30 million customers is the greatest gift that this era and our users have given GAC.”
Previously from GAC Group
GAC Group recently invited owners to share stories through its #MyStoryWithGAC campaign to celebrate the approaching 30-million customer milestone. It also entered the Morocco market with three SUV models: EMZOOM, EMKOO HEV, and S7 PHEV.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of GAC Group's official releases.
Why this matters
The milestone underscores GAC's rapid growth from a domestic automaker to a global player in new energy vehicles, reflecting the broader transformation of China's auto industry. The company's expanding international footprint and strong export growth signal increasing competition in global EV markets, affecting buyers, suppliers, and regional markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Terms in This Story
- PHEV
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle: a vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a battery that can be charged from an external power source.
- RHD
- Right-Hand Drive: a vehicle configuration where the steering wheel is on the right side, used in countries like Thailand, Japan, and the UK.
- Lighthouse Factory
- A factory recognized by the World Economic Forum for its leadership in applying advanced technologies to drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in manufacturing.
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