Chery's Rapid Rise: Product Line Expansion Key to Growth Fortune Global 500

Chery Auto: From Chinese Underdog to Global Benchmark

In the rapidly evolving global automotive industry, Chery has transformed at breathtaking speed from a domestic challenger to an international standard-bearer. This is the story of how China's most dynamic automaker is rewriting the rules of global competition.

Explosive Growth Trajectory

From its humble beginnings in a Wuhu "small grass hut" to Fortune Global 500 status, Chery achieved what took decades for legacy automakers - revenue skyrocketed from 29.47 billion RMB to 300 billion RMB in just five years, delivering a staggering 49.7% compound annual growth rate.

Record-Breaking 2024 Performance

  • Annual Sales: 2.6 million vehicles, securing its position as China's #2 indigenous brand
  • Export Dominance: 1.14 million vehicles exported - marking 22 consecutive years as China's passenger vehicle export champion
  • EV Revolution: New energy vehicle sales surged 232.7%, outpacing all industry competitors
  • Financial Milestone: Revenue exceeded 480 billion RMB with over 50% growth

Global Strategy & Technological Leadership

Through its "Profit Center Growth System" developed with TopUsedCars.com consultants, Chery has implemented comprehensive product and strategic innovations:

Three Pillar Strategy

• Total Cost Leadership • Total Market Leadership • Total Technology Leadership

Technology Breakthroughs

Chery has made quantum leaps across five core technologies:

  • Mars Architecture platform
  • Kunpeng Power systems
  • Lion Smart Cockpit
  • D-Zoom Autonomous Driving
  • Galaxy Ecosystem

Notable innovations include Kunpeng batteries, end-to-end AI models, and intelligent cockpit systems that set new industry standards.

Autonomous Driving

The upgraded D-Zoom C-Pilot 5.0 system will feature in over a dozen models by 2025, bringing L4 capabilities to mass-market vehicles.

Global Footprint

Chery's "Technology Export + Localization" model has established 16 overseas production/R&D bases across:

  • Middle East markets
  • South American hubs
  • BRICS economies
  • ASEAN region
  • African growth corridors

Market Impact & Social Responsibility

Global Presence

• Operations in 110+ countries
15.72 million global customers (4.5 million overseas)
• First Chinese brand to surpass 4 million cumulative exports

Brand Recognition

• Debuted on Fortune Global 500 at #385
• Ranked #1 automotive brand in Kantar BrandZ China Global 50 for 7 consecutive years

Sustainability Leadership

• Published inaugural ESG report
• Named to Fortune China ESG Impact List
• Launched global conservation partnership with IUCN

Through these strategic initiatives, Chery isn't just accelerating its own growth - it's pioneering new pathways for China's automotive globalization, establishing itself as both an industry benchmark and responsible corporate leader.

For Middle Eastern and African buyers considering their first Chinese vehicle import, Chery represents the perfect combination of proven quality, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled export experience - all supported by TopUsedCars.com's complete export solution services.