Core Viewpoint - Geely Auto has achieved significant sales growth in January, surpassing BYD to become the top-selling domestic car brand for the first time in 40 months, with total sales of 270,167 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase [2][4]. Sales Performance - In January, Geely sold 270,167 vehicles, a slight increase of 1% compared to 266,737 units in the previous year [4]. - The breakdown of sales includes: - Geely brand: 217,438 units, down 3% year-on-year - Galaxy series: 82,990 units, down 11% - Lynk & Co: 28,877 units, down 4% - Zeekr: 23,852 units, up 100% [4]. - The sales of pure electric vehicles (BEVs) were 68,012 units, down 15%, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) increased by 37% to 56,240 units [4]. Factors Contributing to Growth - The growth is attributed to three main factors: 1. A dual-line strategy that maintains stability in operations [5]. 2. Strong performance of the high-end brand Zeekr, which delivered 23,852 units in January, nearly doubling year-on-year [5]. 3. Significant growth in overseas exports, with 60,506 units exported in January, a 121% increase year-on-year [6][7]. Global Expansion - Geely has entered 13 new markets in 2025, including major European markets and high-potential regions like Brazil and South Africa, expanding its presence to 88 countries with over 1,200 outlets [8]. - The company aims to achieve an export target of 600,000 units this year, with several key models, including Zeekr 9X, planned for international launch [9]. Future Sales Targets - Geely has set a sales target of 3.45 million units for 2026, representing a 14% increase from 2025, with specific targets of 2.75 million for the Geely brand, 300,000 for Zeekr, and 400,000 for Lynk & Co [10][11]. - The company aims for a total of 2.22 million units in electric vehicle sales, a 32% increase, indicating ambitious growth plans in a competitive market [12].