"Switch off unnecessary lights, let the Earth breathe." On March 28, during this year's Earth Hour, Chery joined the global movement for a low-carbon future with a synchronized lights-off relay. From China to Malaysia, the UAE, South Africa, Spain, and Peru, Chery’s production hubs, dealerships, and customer homes across multiple time zones united to reduce energy consumption and advocate for a more sustainable planet.

Taking a one-hour break from electricity is only the starting point. The true path to a net-zero transformation lies in the actions taken every day beyond that single hour.

This spring, Chery’s roadmap is defined by decarbonization. On March 18, at "Battery Night," Chery unveiled a power solution strategy designed to provide New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) with more efficient, high-performance energy cores. Just a week later, the "Fulwin Night & Fulwin T9L Pre-sale Launch" expanded Chery’s electrified portfolio. Following the Earth Hour initiative, the all-new QQ3 launched on March 30, making emissions-free mobility more accessible. By the end of April, Chery will publish its official ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Report, providing a transparent look at its progress in low-carbon development. From technological innovation to product strategy, Chery’s climate agenda is backed by tangible action.

At "Battery Night," Chery launched its battery strategy, laying a solid foundation for advancements in battery technology.

Addressing the Industry's Environmental Footprint

During the launch, Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., spoke candidly about the industry's challenges: "The automotive sector carries an inherent environmental debt," he noted. Statistics show that global transportation accounts for approximately one-quarter of all energy-related carbon emissions, even as the global vehicle population rises. Addressing this legacy impact is a defining challenge for this generation of automotive leaders.

Chery’s solution is to implement circular economy practices throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle—from raw material sourcing to end-of-life recycling.

This commitment to sustainable manufacturing has earned international recognition. Chery’s proprietary "Recycled Low-Carbon Aluminum Alloy Technology"—which integrates 100% recycled materials with heat-treatment-free processing and integrated die-casting—reduces carbon emissions by 80% at the material stage and 97.5% during manufacturing. This innovation was named the China Champion in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Global Call 2025. Furthermore, renewable energy now accounts for 52.77% of the power used at Chery’s primary manufacturing base, meaning over half of the energy used in our own operation to build each vehicle is sourced from solar and wind power.

"Recycled Low-Carbon Aluminum Alloy Technology" Wins China Champion in UNIDO Global Call 2025 on Creative Orange Economy

Beyond the Vehicle: A Clean Energy Ecosystem

Building NEVs is only the first step; the ultimate goal is "carbon-neutral charging." If the grid relies on fossil fuels, NEVs still carry an indirect carbon footprint. To solve this, Chery is advancing eight core energy technologies—including wind, solar, hydrogen, and ammonia—to create a seamless clean energy chain.

Chery recently debuted the world’s first 25 kW Ammonia-fueled Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power system, which converts carbon-free ammonia into electricity. By 2028, Chery expects to complete the world’s first off-grid, zero-carbon demonstration park powered entirely by long-duration E-Fuel energy storage.

Looking further ahead, Chery is exploring fusion energy. As AI computing and EV adoption scale, the demand for abundant, clean energy will skyrocket. While deepening its battery research, Chery is strategically investing in the development of controlled nuclear fusion. Once commercialized, this could provide humanity with a virtually limitless, zero-emission energy source.

Results-Driven Transformation

Chery’s shift toward electrification is already reflected in its market performance. In 2025, NEVs accounted for 90% of Chery’s new model launches. Annual NEV deliveries exceeded 900,000 units—a 54.9% year-on-year increase—while global deliveries surged by 446.3%. In the first two months of 2026, this momentum continued with a 179.9% year-on-year growth in global NEV deliveries.

Chery’s New Energy Vehicles

Chery's Vehicles to be Loaded onto a Ship for Global Delivery

The Roadmap to Net-Zero

Chery has also unveiled a clear carbon neutrality roadmap: by 2030, it aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle by over 60% compared to the 2023 baseline; by 2037, marking its 40th anniversary, Chery will achieve carbon neutrality in its own operations; and by 2047, on its 50th anniversary, the company is set to reach carbon neutrality across its entire value chain. By 2025, the average greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle have already decreased by 9.42% compared to the 2023 baseline.

Chery Unveils Carbon Neutrality Roadmap

Beyond a single hour of respite, Chery’s commitment spans the entire energy value chain—from decarbonizing our fleet to harnessing the potential of the 'artificial sun.' We have transformed sustainability from a corporate responsibility into a primary catalyst for innovation. Every incremental step we take today is a giant stride in our long-term evolution toward net-zero operations.