SAIC Motor posts record overseas sales in June, MG debuts concept cars at Goodwood
SAIC Motor sold a record 146,000 overseas vehicles in June, up 61% year-on-year, as MG showcased new electric concepts in the UK.
- 146,000 units
- 735,000 units
- Over 7 million units
- Over 190,000 units
What Happened
SAIC Motor sold 146,000 overseas vehicles in June, a record monthly figure up 61.2% year-on-year. First-half overseas sales reached 735,000 units, up 48.7% from the same period last year. The company's cumulative overseas sales have now exceeded 7 million units. These results were driven by MG's technology showcase in the UK and new concept debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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- 146,000 units (up 61.2% YoY)
- 735,000 units (up 48.7% YoY)
- Over 7 million units
- MG Plug-in Hybrid+ (Hybrid+)
- SolidCore semi-solid-state battery technology
- MG Parking smart cockpit and driver-assistance (i-Smart)
- IM AD intelligent driving system covers five continents
In Europe, MG has been the top-selling Chinese auto brand for 11 consecutive years and surpassed 1 million cumulative sales. In H1 2026, MG sold over 190,000 units in Europe, up 20% YoY. Beyond Europe, SAIC is deepening its presence in Thailand, Central Asia, and the commercial vehicle sector, including a strategic agreement for 1,000 NEV heavy trucks in Thailand.
Previously from SAIC Motor Corporation
In the first five months of 2026, SAIC Motor sold 1.651 million vehicles, maintaining its lead in China. The company also became the first Chinese automaker to reach 100 million cumulative vehicle sales in late May.
- SAIC Motor's Jan-May sales reach 1.651 million units
- SAIC Motor becomes first Chinese automaker to sell 100 million vehicles
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of SAIC Motor Corporation's official releases.
Why this matters
The results highlight SAIC Motor's rapid global expansion, with sales in Europe alone exceeding 190,000 units in H1. The company's shift from vehicle exports to local value-chain creation signals deeper integration into overseas markets, affecting consumers and competitors across regions.
Terms in This Story
- Glocal Strategy
- SAIC's approach combining global presence with local operations and manufacturing.
- Semi-solid-state battery
- A battery technology using a gel-like electrolyte, offering higher energy density and safety compared to conventional liquid lithium-ion batteries.
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a Chinese category for electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell vehicles.
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