About Geely
We inspire individuals to see the world in full.
A leading global mobility group headquartered in Hangzhou, China — home to Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo and more.
From a single workshop in Taizhou to a federation of brands shaping how the world moves — Geely's story is one of restless reinvention, told in numbers, factories and the cars on the road.
By the numbers — 2025
- Global sales since 1997
- 19M+
- Global sales in 2025
- 4.1M
- NEV sales in 2025
- 2.3M
- NEV share of 2025 sales
- 56%
Fortune 500 — 14 Years Running
Ranked 155th in 2025, marking fourteen consecutive years on the Fortune Global 500 list.
Top 10 Most Valuable Auto Brands
Ranked 8th in Brand Finance's list — the only Chinese auto group on it.
IATF's First Asian Member
The first Asian OEM voting member of the IATF, a milestone for global automotive quality.
19+ Million Vehicles Sold
The first Chinese auto group to surpass 10 million units globally, now exceeding 19 million.
Four decades, one arc.
A condensed chronology of the milestones that turned a Taizhou refrigerator-parts workshop into a global mobility group.
Geely Is Founded
Founded by Eric Li (Li Shufu) in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Enters Automotive
Becomes China's first privately-owned auto manufacturer.
First Vehicle Rolls Off
The first Geely car (Haoqing) rolls off the assembly line in Linhai, Zhejiang.
Holding Group Established
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is established and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Acquires Volvo Cars
Geely Holding acquires 100% of Volvo Car Corporation from Ford Motor Company.
Lotus & PROTON
Acquires a controlling stake in Lotus and partners with Malaysian automaker PROTON.
Stake in Daimler AG
Geely Holding acquires a 9.69% stake in Daimler AG through open market purchases.
10 Million Units
Geely becomes the first Chinese auto brand to sell over 10 million units globally.
SEA Architecture
Geely Holding launches its open-source electric vehicle architecture, SEA.
HORSE Powertrain
Geely and Renault establish HORSE Powertrain Limited, a global powertrain joint venture.
"Create an inclusive mobility ecosystem that exceeds expectations for all Experience Seekers.
"A sustainable future, a better life — richer, fuller lives for individuals, and a brighter future for us all.
An atlas of research.
Ningbo
01 · China415-acre campus integrating R&D, testing, quality control and independent development.
Gothenburg
02 · SwedenFocused on modular architectures and components for the next generation of cars.
Shah Alam
03 · MalaysiaSupports product development tailored for Southeast Asian markets.
Coventry
04 · UKFounded in 2018, contributing to design and functional innovations.
Frankfurt
05 · GermanyDevelops electrified propulsion systems and next-generation mobility technologies.
Super-connected 5G factories, one car every two minutes.
Geely operates vehicle and powertrain manufacturing facilities across China — Hangzhou, Ningbo, Taizhou, Chengdu, Jinzhong and Xi'an — producing a full range of SUVs, sedans and crossovers.
The super-connected 5G factory rolls out 30 cars per hour with automated robots and cloud-managed inventory. The Xi'an "black light" facility runs fully autonomously, building CMA and SEA-based vehicles across EV, hybrid and ICE powertrains.
- 30/hr
- Cars produced
- 6
- Chinese cities
- 100%
- Lights-out at Xi'an
Beyond the road.
Satellites, flying cars, smart cockpits and consumer electronics — the ventures shaping mobility's edges.
GeeSpace
Building a global constellation of low-earth orbit satellites for next-level vehicle connectivity.
Aerofugia
Urban air mobility — developing flying vehicles integrated with ground transport.
ECARX
Advanced infotainment, AI-driven interfaces and full-stack smart mobility platforms.
DreamSmart
Bridging consumer electronics and automotive — from EVs to smartphones and wearables.
2025 · ESG
Driving toward carbon neutrality.
Geely believes sustainability is a core driver of innovation. Protecting the environment is central to creating long-term economic and social value for the communities we serve.
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