SAIC Motor, China’s largest auto group, recorded wholesale deliveries of approximately 440,000 vehicles in September, marking a 40.4 % increase year-on-year and 21.0 % month-on-month. This performance placed the company solidly at the top of China’s auto industry for the month.
From January through September, cumulative wholesale volumes reached 3.193 million units, up about 20.5% compared with the same period last year, while retail sales hit 3.378 million units, continuing nine months of uninterrupted growth.
What’s Fueling the Growth
SAIC attributes its momentum to what it calls its “three engines”: self-owned brands, new energy vehicles (NEVs) and overseas markets. In September, sales of self-owned brands reached around 294,000 units, up about 50.4% year-on-year. For the full nine months, self-owned brand sales stood at over 2.044 million units, an increase of 29.2% and accounting for 64 % of overall volume—up 4.3 percentage points from last year.
The NEV segment surged, with September NEV sales near 190,000 units, up 46.5% year-on-year and 46% from the month prior. For the year-to-date through September, NEV volumes reached 1.083 million units, up 44.8%
Overseas operations also contributed, with export volumes reaching 101,000 units in September (up around 12.2% year-on-year) and cumulative exports heading toward 765,000 units, up 3.5% for the nine-month span.
Why Europe and Global Reach Still Matter
While most of SAIC’s volume remains in China, its overseas operations are increasingly influential. For example, the MG brand (which is under SAIC’s umbrella) delivered over 220,000 units in Europe in the first nine months of the year. In the UK alone, cumulative MG sales topped 50,000 units, giving the brand around a 4% market share in the British market. Sales in markets such as Spain and Italy also showed double-digit growth (58 % in Spain; over 33 % in Italy). Even Germany saw acceleration, though from a smaller base.
This overseas growth matters because Europe represents one of the most competitive and regulated EV markets globally. Success there signals that SAIC’s brands can meet high standards around safety, emissions regulation, and consumer expectations.
FAQ
What is SAIC Motor?
SAIC Motor Corporation Limited is China’s largest automotive group, with a portfolio that includes brands like MG, Maxus and Roewe, and operations spanning vehicles, parts, finance and mobility services.
How many vehicles did SAIC deliver in September 2025?
SAIC achieved approximately 440,000 wholesale vehicle deliveries in September—a year-on-year increase of around 40.4%.
What volumes have they done year-to-date?
From January through September 2025, SAIC sold roughly 3.193 million vehicles wholesale, up about 20.5% compared to the same period the previous year. Retail sales hit around 3.378 million units.
Which parts of SAIC’s business are growing fastest?
SAIC’s self-owned brands (such as MG and Maxus) and NEVs (electric vehicles) are showing the strongest growth. Both segments are above 40 % year-on-year growth rates. Overseas operations are also improving.
Does this matter for Europe?
Yes. SAIC’s export and overseas brand growth show their ambition to succeed in Europe. Their European brands (notably MG) are gaining market share, which could influence how Chinese automakers compete globally on EVs, pricing and service.
