Breaking: GAC Exports Reach 223,000 Cars in 10 Months, With Growth in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar

Key points

• Total exports (Jan–Oct 2026): about 223,000 vehicles, a record according to the company.

• October exports: 26,017 vehicles from its own brands, up 80.8% year on year.

• Europe: up 547%, after GAC showed its electric lineup across three brands at the Paris Motor Show.

• Middle East: growth in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

• Africa: up 307%.

• Industry: the first GAC T9 Robotruck driverless units came off the production line on October 29.

GAC exports 2026 by region

The table below gives the growth rates as they appear in the company’s statement. They refer to October 2026 alone, not the full ten months (except the total export figure), and they describe wholesale volume on a year-on-year basis unless the note column says otherwise.

Region	Growth	Note
Europe	547%	Year on year
Southeast Asia	49%	Year on year
The Americas	95%	Year on year. The country figures (Colombia 331%, Bolivia 232%, Brazil 223%) have no period stated in the statement
UAE	41%	Year on year
Kuwait	146%	Month on month, not year on year
Qatar	98%	Period not specified in the statement
Africa	307%	Year on year
CIS	273%	Year on year

Note: these percentages come from the company’s statement and do not mean equal volumes in each market. Large growth rates can sit on a small sales base, and unit numbers per market were not published.

Putting the numbers in context

GAC had already reported that its exports from January to September 2026 reached 197,701 vehicles, up 138.9% year on year. Adding October’s 26,017 shows the momentum continued. For the full year 2026, the company’s stated target is to secure 250,000 vehicles outside China and strive for 300,000.

The company also announced its official entry into Guyana, completing coverage of all 12 countries in South America.

GAC growth in the Gulf 2026: what it means for buyers

The statement says GAC is focusing on “flagship premium products” in the Middle East and Africa but does not name the models. Its Middle East figures cover the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar only. Nothing in this announcement can therefore be read as a statement about which models or dates apply in Saudi Arabia.

If you follow GAC or Chinese brands in general, the figures reflect the company’s global expansion, while availability in Saudi Arabia is determined by the authorized local distributor.

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GAC T9 Robotruck driverless truck: first units off the line

On October 29, 2026, the first mass-produced T9 Robotruck units came off the line at the GAC Lingcheng plant in Conghua, Guangzhou. It is a Level 4 autonomous battery-electric heavy truck, developed with Pony.ai.

Item	Details
Type	Battery-electric heavy truck
Autonomy level	Level 4 (L4)
Autonomous driving system	Pony.ai’s fourth-generation kit, which the company says costs about 70% less in components than the previous generation
Sensors	9 lidars, 3 millimeter-wave radars and 13 cameras
Chassis	Drive-by-wire chassis with backups for steering, braking, communications, power, computing and sensing
Global debut	IAA Transportation 2026, Hannover, Germany, September 2026
First uses	Trunk-line logistics, dedicated-route freight and port transport
Production goal	About 1,000 units within two to three years

Pony.ai plans to bring its driverless trucks to Europe and the Middle East within two years, according to the report. The target countries in the Middle East and the timing have not been announced.

What has not been announced yet

• GAC sales or export figures for Saudi Arabia.

• Any new models or arrival dates for the Saudi market.

• Unit exports per market, since the statement gave growth rates only.

• Which Middle Eastern countries will get the T9 Robotruck, and when.

We will update this story when further clarification is published.

Frequently asked questions

How many vehicles did GAC export from January to October 2026?

223,000 according to the company’s statement, a record. Adding the January–September figure (197,701) to October’s 26,017 gives about 223,700, so the statement rounded the total.

Which regions grew fastest in October?

Europe at 547%, then Africa at 307%, then the CIS at 273%, according to the company’s statement.

Have new GAC models arrived in Saudi Arabia because of this news?

The company’s statement announces no model or date for the Saudi market. To see the cars actually available with us, browse our all-cars page or contact us.

Do the figures include Saudi Arabia?

No. The statement does not mention Saudi Arabia, and its Middle East figures cover the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar only.

What is the T9 Robotruck?

A Level 4 driverless battery-electric heavy truck developed by GAC Lingcheng with Pony.ai. Mass production began on October 29, 2026.

When will the GAC T9 Robotruck reach the Middle East?

Pony.ai plans to bring its driverless trucks to Europe and the Middle East within two years. The countries have not been named.