- The JAECOO 7 was the best-selling Chinese car in the UK last month, as data from the SMMT* confirms 2,611 were sold in October alone
- The result marks the first time JAECOO has led the UK new car registration chart for Chinese vehicles, outselling every other Chinese model available
- Achieved in less than a year after launch, the milestone reflects JAECOO’s rapid growth and growing presence within the UK SUV sector
- With distinctive design, hybrid efficiency options and high levels of specification, the JAECOO 7 has quickly established itself as a compelling choice for buyers nationwide
- The success builds on JAECOO’s wider momentum, including the JAECOO 7’s recent recognition as Overall Car of the Year at the 2025 Leasing.com Awards and the JAECOO 7 SHS being the UK’s best-selling PHEV in August
- The JAECOO line-up has since also expanded, with the introduction of the brand’s first EV, the JAECOO E5 and pure petrol JAECOO 5 sibling; a welcome addition for JAECOO’s 81 dealers and growing customer fanbase
London, 5 November 2025 – Less than 12 months since launch, JAECOO UK has confirmed the JAECOO 7 was the top-selling Chinese car in October*. The only model from a Chinese OEM to chart in the top ten, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)*, the brand has sold over 20,000 JAECOO 7s in the UK since it was launched in January 2025.
Firmly established as one of the fastest-growing and most popular automotive brands in the country, this is further underpinned by today’s confirmation by the SMMT* that 2,611 JAECOO 7s were sold in October, outselling every other Chinese SUV model on the market.
Commenting on the result, Gary Lan, CEO of JAECOO UK, said: “To become the UK’s best-selling Chinese car last month is an extraordinary milestone for JAECOO and a clear signal of the confidence British drivers have in our brand. The JAECOO 7 has struck a chord with customers who want standout design, exceptional quality and efficient hybrid performance in one distinctive SUV. We’re proud of how far we’ve come in such a short time – and this result only motivates us to deliver even more choice, technology and value as we expand our line-up of vehicles.”
The JAECOO 7 is available from £30,115 OTR**, with the JAECOO 7 SHS priced from £35,165 OTR**. The upcoming JAECOO 5 is available to order now from £24,505 OTR**, alongside the pure electric JAECOO E5 from £27,505 OTR**.
Supporting this growth is an 81-strong and expanding UK dealer network, ensuring nationwide coverage and robust aftersales support. Customers benefit from a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty (whichever comes first) and RAC home start cover as standard.
* SMMT, smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations
** All prices quoted are correct at time of writing, November 2025