SAIC Motor tops H1 China sales with 2.045 million units
SAIC Motor reported record H1 sales of 2.045 million units, the only Chinese automaker to surpass 2 million in the first half and claim the sales title.
- 2.045 million units
- 796,000 units (up 23.1% YoY)
- 735,000 units (up 48.7% YoY)
- 71.8% of total (up 8.3 pp)
What Happened
SAIC Motor sold 395,000 units in June, up 8.1% year-on-year, bringing cumulative H1 sales to 2.045 million units. The company was the only Chinese automaker to exceed 2 million units in the first half, earning the H1 sales title. Self-owned brands contributed 1.469 million units, accounting for 71.8% of total volume, up 8.3 percentage points from a year earlier.
2,045,000units
Only Chinese automaker to surpass 2M in H1 2026
- 549,000 units (+49.4% YoY)
- 138,000 units (+29.1% YoY)
- 681,000 units (+2.5% YoY)
NEV sales reached 796,000 units in H1, up 23.1% year-on-year. IM Motors sold 40,000 units, up 107%. SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle sold 239,000 NEVs, surging 218.1%. Maxus sold 46,000 NEVs, up 67.3%. SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 343,000 NEVs. Joint-venture NEV brands also grew: SAIC-GM sold nearly 50,000 NEVs, up 81.1%, while SAIC Volkswagen's ID ERA 9X surpassed 10,000 deliveries in two months and SAIC Audi E7X delivered over 4,000 units in its first month.
735,000units
Up 48.7% YoY; MG top Chinese brand in Europe for 11th consecutive year
- Became first Chinese automotive group to exceed 100 million cumulative production and sales in May
- Launched over 20 major new models across BEV, range-extended EV, and PHEV segments
- MG sold over 190,000 units in Europe, targeting 400,000 for full year
- Wuling Binguo Pro surpassed 30,000 sales in 38 days, leading A0-segment BEV market
In the second half of 2026, SAIC Motor will focus on NEVs and overseas markets, aiming to meet global customer expectations with a broader portfolio of intelligent electric products. The company is also mass-producing core technologies such as semi-solid-state batteries, steer-by-wire, AI large models, and advanced driving assistance across all price points.
Previously from SAIC Motor Corporation
In the prior months, SAIC Motor reported Jan-May sales of 1.651 million units, indicating a strong start to 2026. The company also became the first Chinese automaker to reach 100 million cumulative production and sales in May, underscoring its long-term dominance.
- 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 show SAIC Motor's dominance in China's auto market, led by strong self-owned brand growth, surging NEV sales, and expanding overseas presence. Buyers see more models across price ranges, while competitors face pressure from SAIC's scale.
Terms in This Story
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a category including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and range-extended electric vehicles.
- IM Motors
- SAIC Motor's premium electric vehicle brand, focusing on intelligent and luxury models.
- Maxus
- SAIC Motor's brand for commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks, and electric versions.
- A0-segment
- A car size classification commonly used in China for small urban cars, typically with a length around 3.8-4.2 meters.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.