OMODA&JAECOO UK has entered the ‘76’ numberplate registration change with a record-breaking start
In March it registered 17,951 cars*, an incredible achievement for a brand house that is less than 2 years old
OMODA, which entered the UK market in August 2024, registered 5,917 cars in March*, making its market share 1.55%*
JAECOO, which entered the UK market in January 2025, registered 12,034 cars in March*, making its market share 3.16%*
JAECOO also set another record, confirming that its JAECOO 7 was the best-selling new car in March
With 124 UK-wide retailers and a six-model-strong line-up, the brand house has quickly established a strong presence in the UK
This takes OMODA&JAECOO UK to over 80,000 cars sold in the UK in 19 months
OMODA offers the OMODA 5 (SHS-H, ICE, EV), OMODA 7 (SHS-P, ICE) and flagship OMODA 9 (SHS-P)
JAECOO’s line-up includes the JAECOO 5 (ICE, EV), popular JAECOO 7 (SHS-P, SHS-H, ICE, AWD/FWD) – shortlisted for New Car of the Year – and the all-new JAECOO 8 SHS-P (AWD, six- and seven-seat configuration)
London, 7 April 2026 – OMODA&JAECOO UK has delivered a record-breaking start to the ‘76’ number plate change, registering 17,951 vehicles in March*, marking a major milestone in the brand house’s rapid UK growth trajectory.
The performance comes less than two years after the group’s UK launch and underlines the accelerating consumer demand across both the OMODA and JAECOO brands.
OMODA, which entered the UK market in August 2024, continued its strong upward momentum in March with 5,917 registrations*, achieving a market share of 1.55%. JAECOO, which launched in January 2025, also delivered a standout month with 12,034 registrations, representing a market share of 3.16%*.
A further highlight came from JAECOO, where the JAECOO 7 was confirmed as the UK’s best-selling new car in March*. The JAECOO 7 recorded car sales of 10,064* for the brand, making it 41,952* JAECOO 7s sold since JAECOO first went on sale [February 2025].
Collectively, the results take OMODA&JAECOO UK to more than 80,000 total vehicle sales in just 19 months, supported by a rapidly expanding 124-strong UK retailer network alongside a six-model product line-up spanning ICE and new energy vehicles (NEV) of proprietary hybrid and electric powertrains from parent company Chery International.
Commenting on the results, Gary Lan, CEO of OMODA&JAECOO UK, said: “This is a defining moment for OMODA&JAECOO in the UK. Delivering a record-breaking March and entering the ‘76’ plate change with this level of momentum is a clear signal of the strength of our products, the performance of our UK retail network, and the accelerating trust customers are placing in our brands.
“In less than two years, we have moved from market entry to meaningful scale in one of the most sophisticated automotive landscapes. This performance underlines not only the strong demand we are seeing today, but also the robustness and scalability of our long-term strategy, as we continue to expand the OMODA and JAECOO footprint across the UK.”
The OMODA range includes the OMODA 5 (SHS-H, ICE, EV), OMODA 7 (SHS-P, ICE) and flagship OMODA 9 (SHS-P). The JAECOO line-up features the JAECOO 5 (ICE, EV), the JAECOO 7 (SHS-P, SHS-H, ICE, AWD/FWD) and the newly launched JAECOO 8 SHS-P, available in six- and seven-seat configurations with AWD capability.
Further expansion of both brands’ UK retail footprint and model portfolio is expected to continue throughout 2026.
* SMMT, smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations
