Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) is launching in the UK with two new electric cars under a new joint venture.

Wayne Wei, president – GAC international and Jasmmine Wong, CEO at Jameel Motors

The major Chinese automaker has signed a deal with Jameel Motors to distribute EVs.

The launch will start first with two models from its Aion brand, including the Aion V C-segment SUV and the Aion UT, a B-segment hatchback. Both are said to showcase GAC’s core strengths of award-winning quality and pioneering technology. They will be available through select dealers across the UK, with first customer deliveries expected at the end of Q1 2026. Additional models will follow to expand the Aion line-up.

The joint venture will be one of the first of its kind with a Chinese automaker in the UK and will be established after completion of relevant regulatory and antitrust approvals.

The agreement expands Jameel Motors’ existing portfolio in the UK – where it already distributes the electric commercial vehicle brand Farizon Auto – and will be its first passenger vehicle brand in the market.

The deal comes after Jameel Motors announced in April that it had won a distribution agreement for GAC in Poland through a competitive process involving both local and international companies.

The two firms said the partnership would bring new electric vehicles to the UK, driving market growth and offering customers a broader range of choices.

Jasmmine Wong, chief executive officer at Jameel Motors, said: “The joint venture with GAC represents a shared vision, and an exciting opportunity to meet the UK’s growing demand for smarter, cleaner passenger vehicles. Led by customer preference and guided by our expertise, we’re committed to staying ahead of trends and delivering first-class solutions that are both innovative and sustainable.”

Wayne Wei, president – GAC international, added: “GAC’s entry into the UK marks a crucial step in its internationalisation strategy. As we set foot in this dynamic market, GAC is committed to bringing industry-leading products and first-class services to UK consumers.”

GAC is one of China’s major car manufacturers, ranking as number 181 in the Fortune Global 500. The car giant has a market presence across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and America, in a total of 84 countries and regions worldwide. In 2024, GAC hit a major milestone in its international expansion, with overseas sales of its self-branded vehicles exceeding 100,000 units for the first time in 2024, a 92.3% year-on-year increase.

The deal also marks the latest milestone for Jameel Motors, which represents some of the world’s most recognised commercial and passenger vehicle brands and has operations in more than 10 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.