Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (吉利控股集团)
Company Overview
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (吉利控股集团) is a privately owned Chinese automotive group headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. It was founded by Li Shufu, starting in 1986 as a refrigerator-parts business, moving into motorcycles in 1994, and entering passenger cars in 1997. The holding company itself was formed in 2003. It is now one of China's largest private automotive groups and a regular entry in the Fortune Global 500.
For sourcing teams, Geely matters in two ways. First, as a reference customer for auto-grade components and materials — the tolerance bands, documentation and PPAP-style discipline a tier-1 supplier has to reach to supply Geely tell you a lot about that supplier. Second, as a benchmark for what Chinese vehicle development timelines and cost structures look like in 2026.
Main Products and Brands
- Passenger vehicles under Geely Auto, Lynk & Co and Zeekr, within the Geely Auto Group business unit
- Brands under group control or significant ownership: Volvo Cars, Polestar, Proton, smart, Lotus
- Commercial vehicles: London EV Company, Farizon (new-energy commercial vehicles), Radar Auto (pickups and outdoor EVs)
- Motorcycles: QJMotor and Keeway via Qianjiang Motorcycle, Benelli group brands, Jiming and Geely motorcycles
- Powertrain: half-ownership of Horse Powertrain, the engine joint venture with Renault
- Financial stake: approximately 17% of Aston Martin
Scale and Market Position
In 2025 the group reported production of about 4.1 million vehicles globally, including roughly 2.3 million plug-in electric vehicles. That mix is unusual — a large share of output is already electrified, which is why Geely's supplier chain is a common reference point for battery-pack mechanics, thermal interfaces, high-voltage connectors and interior NVH components.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1986 as a refrigerator parts company; automotive from 1997; holding company 2003
- Founder and owner: Li Shufu (privately held)
- Headquarters: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Ranked in the Fortune Global 500 (225th in 2023)
- Group production 2025: approximately 4.1 million vehicles, including about 2.3 million PHEVs/BEVs
- Listed vehicle: Geely Auto Group is listed in Hong Kong; Zeekr and Volvo Cars also have separate listings
Contact
Official group website: zgh.com (English: global.geely.com). Supplier registration and procurement contact details are published through the group and brand procurement portals; treat those as authoritative and verify current contact information there before approaching the company.