Geely Auto, which includes car brands such as Geely, Lynk & Co., and Zeekr, is off to a good start this year in terms of sales performance as the company reported 270,167 passenger vehicles sold in January 2026. This number translates to a one percent year-on-year increase and 14 percent up month-on-month.
Geely Auto said its notable January 2026 sales were driven by new energy vehicles (NEVs), which posted 124,252 units, a three percent year-on-year increase. Sales outside China, on the other hand, totaled 60,506 units, which is a 121 percent year-on-year increase and 50 percent month-on-month. Of these, Geely Auto noted that NEV sales accounted for 32,117 units, up 76 percent month-on-month.
Geely’s global January 2026 sales recorded 82,990 units. The Chinese car brand is also making strides in the ASEAN region, as the Geely EX2 electric hatchback was introduced in Indonesia and has begun local production. Meanwhile, Geely’s fuel vehicle lineup delivered 134,448 units, up 87 percent month-on-month.
The January 2026 global sales are said to further amplify Geely’s efforts in the Philippine market. Following its transition to direct local operations, Geely Philippines is determined to make a mark in the market this year. Among the things to expect from the car brand is that it has confirmed multiple new models launching throughout the year.
Geely PH’s first major launch this 2026 is set to arrive in the first quarter, which could most likely be in March, given the current date of this writing. The first among the many is the launch of the Geely EX5 EM-I, a plug-in hybrid SUV. The car brand said that the EX5 EM-I or the Galaxy Starship 7 is “designed to offer flexibility suited to Philippine driving conditions, from dense urban traffic to longer provincial routes.”
Geely Philippines previously said that it is targeting to hit 7,000 unit sales this year, and it expects to expand its dealer network to over 40 outlets nationwide to improve market coverage and accessibility.
The car brand also wanted to focus on its aftersales, which is supported by its 4,500 square meter Parts Warehouse in Laguna that is stocked with approximately P288.5 million worth of vehicle components and maintains 1.3 million SKUs in inventory.
Meanwhile, Lynk & Co, Geely’s global premium new energy brand, recorded 28,877 deliveries in January, up 12 percent year-on-year. Geely Auto shared that the global deliveries of the Lynk & Co 01 and Lynk & Co 06 have now surpassed 330,000 units and 300,000 units, respectively.
On the other hand, Zeekr, Geely’s global luxury technology brand, recorded 23,852 vehicles in January 2026, nearly doubling year-on-year with 99.7 percent growth. Its flagship models, the Zeekr 9X and Zeekr 009, continue to lead their respective premium SUV and MPV segments in mainland China.
Geely Auto targets total sales of 3.45 million vehicles in 2026, including 640,000 units in international markets. The Group expressed that it remains committed to delivering “safe, intelligent, and reliable mobility solutions,” while accelerating product launches, expanding global networks, and elevating customer experiences.
Autocar’s Take
Geely Auto is determined to continue its positive sales performance in January 2026 through the following months of the year. It continues to offer new vehicles that cater to the demand of each specific market, which is new energy vehicles (NEV), such as cars with a hybrid powertrain. Geely Auto even mentioned that NEVs are its main sales drivers in January 2026.
In the Philippines, Geely is set to have a promising 2026, which will be highlighted by new product launches throughout the year. This is a good sign for the car brand, and it also shows the confidence Geely has in the local market. The target to hit 7,000 unit sales might be a long stretch for some, but Geely has previously done that in the Philippine market.
