JAC Motors has achieved a significant milestone in the global automotive market, setting a new record for Chinese bakkie exports.
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In September 2024, the company shipped 7 054 units to over 130 markets, marking a 13.7% year-on-year increase in bakkie exports. In total, JAC Motors has exported 47 600 units globally in the first three quarters of the year, solidifying its position as the leading domestic Chinese automotive brand in the bakkie segment. Interestingly, the company’s success represents more than 20% of all Chinese bakkie exports. A company spokesperson noted that the continued growth of their bakkie range overseas is setting the stage for future expansion, reinforcing JAC Motors’ place on the global automotive stage.
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At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, JAC Motors unveiled its latest innovation, the T9 EV double-cab, China’s first battery-electric 4WD bakkie. The debut of the T9 EV served as a demonstration for China’s prowess in the automotive field with intentions of expanding globally. Since its inception 15 years ago, JAC Motors has ramped up its production capacity to 100 000 bakkies annually which is also courtesy of global ambitions in key foreign markets.
In South Africa, JAC Motors has also experienced a moderate surge in growth with its T9 bakkie proving particularly popular. The company recently celebrated its record month of October, retailing 193 units, with the T9 accounting for the majority of these sales. As JAC Motors enters its eighth year in the South African market, the company is expanding its dealer network, with new dealerships opening across Southern Africa in collaboration with major groups like Bidvest McCarthy and the Halfway Group. This expansion will ensure JAC’s continued success in the region, where it now has over 70 dealer locations spanning several Southern African countries.
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