Chery plans 46 NEV models and UAE launch of automated parking tech in 2027

Chery Group said at a Middle East partner summit in Wuhu that it plans to roll out 46 new-energy vehicle models across the region and debut its SIVP automated valet parking system in the UAE in early 2027. The move is part of a broader push to expand intelligent driving, retail and aftersales support across the Middle East.

Why it matters: - Chery Group is using the Middle East as a key test market for its next phase of growth in electric vehicles and autonomous-driving technology. - The company is pairing new models with software-led features, a move that could raise the bar for regional competition on both product choice and in-car automation. - Chery International also aims to deepen distributor relationships and improve the ownership experience through retail and aftersales upgrades.

What happened: - Chery International Middle East Partner Summit brought distributor partners from across the Middle East to Wuhu, China, on Sept. 10, 2026. - The summit focused on product updates, technology demos and regional growth plans. - Chery Group said it plans to introduce 46 NEV models to Middle Eastern markets in the coming years. - The company said the UAE will be the anchor market for the regional debut of Smart Intelligent Valet Parking, or SIVP. - The first commercial launch of SIVP is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

The details: - Chery International oversees overseas development for brands including Chery, OMODA & JAECOO, EXEED, iCAUR and LUXEED. - Summit attendees reviewed Chery Group’s vehicle lineup and its progress in artificial intelligence and robotics. - The AiMOGA robotics showcase drew interest from chief executives at several major Middle Eastern companies. - The AiMOGA Intelligent Police Robot has been deployed in several Chinese cities for school-zone safety, traffic management and security at major sporting events. - More than 50 Chinese cities are discussing cooperation opportunities for the police robot. - The robot uses multi-sensor fusion navigation and a traffic-management large language model to patrol, identify traffic violations and coordinate with traffic signals. - Argos, AiMOGA’s quadruped robot, delivered more than 1,000 units last year. - Argos is being deployed for home companionship, showroom performances and community security. - Chery International said the engineering maturity and stable performance of Argos have made it a benchmark product in the commercial quadruped robotics segment. - Representatives from UAE distributor Omeir Bin Youssef & Sons and Kuwait’s Alghanim Industries discussed long-term cooperation and local operations. - Zhang Xiaolong, general manager of Chery International Middle East, said the company is aligning with regional distributors toward a strategic target of 500,000 units. - Chery Group plans to expand its intelligent-driving roadmap in the region from automated parking to highway Navigation on Autopilot, urban NOA and, longer term, Level 4 autonomous robotaxi services. - The company said SIVP will be offered across a broad range of Chery Group models. - Chery Group said it wants to become the first automotive manufacturer to offer a comprehensive portfolio of autonomous-driving technologies in the region. - The company also plans to upgrade showrooms with distributors to create a more consistent retail experience. - Chery will strengthen its Middle East spare-parts warehouse to improve parts availability, shorten service response times and support aftersales service.

Between the lines: - Chery is signaling that its regional strategy is not just about selling more vehicles. It is trying to build a broader mobility ecosystem around electrification, automation, retail and service. - The emphasis on robotics and autonomous driving suggests the company wants to position itself as a technology leader, not only a volume exporter. - The distributor summit also points to the importance of local partners in executing that strategy market by market. - Chery says it is responding to growing demand for electrified and technology-led mobility in the region.

What's next: - Chery Group plans to roll out its Middle East NEV lineup over the coming years. - The UAE launch of SIVP in early 2027 will be the first public test of the company’s regional automated-parking strategy. - Chery will continue expanding from automated parking into higher levels of autonomous driving as the roadmap develops. - The company will also keep upgrading retail and aftersales infrastructure to support regional growth.

The bottom line: - Chery is betting that a wider EV lineup, automated parking and stronger local support can help it build a bigger, more durable presence in the Middle East.