Chinese automaker Chery to launch EV brand with Japan’s Autobacs Seven
Electric vehicles
Companies seek to expand Japan’s EV market; Japanese production under consideration
Autobacs operates approximately 1,200 stores around the world, selling automotive accessories as well as used cars. Chery ranked 12th globally in new vehicle sales in 2025. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
RISAKO KOJIMA and RYOSUKE HANADA
May 11, 2026 12:06 JST
Updated on May 11, 2026 14:46 JST
TOKYO — Chinese automaker Chery and Japanese auto parts retailer Autobacs Seven will jointly sell electric vehicles in Japan beginning in 2027.
