A Global EV Leader. Now in Jamaica.

ABOUT GEELY

Founded: 1986 · Zhejiang, China - Operating in 30+ markets

Year Founded
1950
Markets Worldwide
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Global Sub-Brands
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Employees Globally
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Brand Overview

Built on Innovation.
Driven by Purpose.

Geely Auto Group is one of the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturers. From humble beginnings in Taizhou to a global portfolio spanning Volvo, Lynk & Co, and Polestar.

OUR HISTORY

Four Decades of Progress

From a small factory in Taizhou to a satellite constellation in orbit.
1986
Geely Founded

Li Shufu establishes Geely in Taizhou, Zhejiang, starting with refrigerator parts.

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1997
Enters Automotive

Geely builds its first passenger car, becoming one of China's earliest private automakers.

1997 - Geely Automotive industry-resized
2007
Ningbo Declaration

Geely commits to a global strategy — announcing its ambition to compete with the world's best.

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2009
US$139M Capital Raise

SEHK listing (0175.HK) · J.P.Morgan & Macquarie.

2005 - Geely Auto Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
2010
Acquires Volvo Cars

Geely acquires Volvo Cars from Ford for US$1.8B — a landmark in global automotive history.

2010 - Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Acquires Volvo Car Corporation
2013
London Taxi & CEVT

Geely acquires the London Taxi Company and founds the China-Europe Vehicle Technology centre.

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2016
Lynk & Co Launched

Geely launches Lynk & Co — a connected, subscription-model brand targeting global youth.

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2017
Proton Acquisition

Geely takes a 49.9% stake in Malaysia's Proton, expanding its Southeast Asian footprint.

2017 - Geely Forms Strategic Partnership with Proton and Acquires Lotus_0
2019
Smart JV with Daimler

Geely and Daimler form a 50/50 joint venture to revive Smart as an all-electric brand.

2020 - Establishment of smart Automotive Co
2022
Geespace Constellation

Geely launches its own low-orbit satellite network to power future connected vehicle services.

2024 - Geespace Future Mobility Constellation Launches 10 Satellites
2023
Taizhou Declaration

Geely reaffirms its global NEV strategy — committing to smart, green, and premium mobility for all.

2021 - Geely Auto Launches 22 Global Powertrain Brand, a new leading intelligent high-efficiency powertrain solutions provider

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Built in an Intelligent Factory

Every EX5 is built in Geely’s state-of-the-art Intelligent Factory — where AI-guided robotics, real-time quality control, and near-zero-defect manufacturing set a new standard for precision.

98%

Automation Rate

AI

Vision QC System

Zero

Carbon Operations

IN JAMAICA

Geely Comes to Jamaica Through Flash Motors

Flash Motors is Jamaica’s authorised Geely dealer, bringing the EX2, EX5, and EX5 EM-i to Kingston. Visit our showroom at 5–7 Orchard Road to see the full range, meet our team, and experience what new energy really feels like.

See What Geely Can Do For You.