16 Automakers Reveal 2026 Sales Targets Amid NEV Growth Surge

[Market Race] Sixteen leading automakers have announced their 2026 sales targets, with high growth setting the dominant tone.

Key Trend: Over 30% of Automakers Target Growth Above 30%

Leapmotor leads with a year-on-year increase of 75.88%, followed closely by Dongfeng Motor (31.42%), Great Wall Motor (35.95%), and Li Auto (35.47%), all aggressively pursuing greater market share.

Key Data: Prudent Players Focus on Quality Growth

Major groups including FAW (7.39%), Changan Automobile (13.29%), Chery (14.04%), and Geely (14.05%) are targeting steady growth of 10%–15% from already high bases, emphasizing the quality of their transformation.

Strategic Foundation: Dual Drivers of Technology Realization and Export Expansion

Dongfeng Motor has designated 2026 as its "Year of Technology Realization," aiming for 1.7 million new energy vehicle sales and 600,000 units in exports. Meanwhile, SAIC Motor has set a target range of 4.5–5 million vehicles, highlighting its diversified strategic pathways. As the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period, the race among automakers has accelerated across the board.