After two years of selling imported vehicles, Omoda & Jaecoo is scheduled to commence operations at its factory in Hung Yen at the end of November 2026.

The facility has a designed production capacity of 120,000 vehicles per year. The joint venture between Vietnam's Geleximco Group and China's Chery is expected to begin operations at its automotive manufacturing plant in Hung Yen in late November 2026. This will mark Omoda & Jaecoo's transition from importing and distributing vehicles to domestic manufacturing.

According to the company's announcement, the project involves a total investment of VND 8.12 trillion (US$316.32 million) and covers an area of over 380,000 square metres. The investment comes amid the entry of several new Chinese automotive brands into the Vietnamese market.

Domestic production could help Omoda & Jaecoo manage vehicle supply, reduce the time required to introduce new models and develop a local supplier network. However, the designed annual capacity does not necessarily indicate actual production volumes. The plant's operational performance will depend on market demand, localisation rates and capacity utilisation.

Omoda & Jaecoo entered the Vietnamese market in 2024 with the Omoda C5 and Jaecoo J7 SUVs. The C5 is positioned as an urban crossover, while the J7 features traditional SUV styling.

Following the introduction of petrol-powered variants, the brand added hybrid models to its portfolio, including the Omoda C5 SHS-H and Jaecoo J7 SHS-P. These versions are intended for buyers seeking to reduce fuel consumption without switching entirely to electric vehicles.

In 2026, the company added the Jaecoo J5, which is available with three powertrain options: petrol, hybrid and fully electric. The availability of multiple powertrain options within the same model range allows the company to cater to different customer requirements.

Omoda & Jaecoo is also expanding its distribution network and after-sales services in Vietnam. The company stated that it has invested in spare parts warehouses in Hai Phong and Dong Nai, with the aim of supplying components within 48 hours.

The company's warranty policies include vehicle coverage of up to 7 years or 1,000,000 km and engine coverage of up to 10 years or 1,000,000 km, depending on the model and applicable conditions. Warranty coverage is one aspect of after-sales support, while spare parts availability, maintenance costs, vehicle durability and resale value are other factors relevant to vehicle ownership.

According to figures released by the company, Omoda & Jaecoo recorded a 75% year-on-year increase in global sales in October 2026. The company did not disclose its sales figures for Vietnam in the latest announcement.

After two years in the Vietnamese market, Omoda & Jaecoo is expanding its operations from vehicle imports and distribution to domestic manufacturing. Its performance in the coming years will depend on sales performance, after-sales service, market demand and the timely commencement of factory operations.