Jaecoo now accounts for 3.1% of all personal leasing enquiries, making it the ninth most popular manufacturer in the UK, according to Leasing.com
The brand claims 10.3% of all hybrid leasing enquiries, making it the third most popular hybrid manufacturer in the UK, behind only Hyundai (22.6%) and Nissan (22.2%).
Mike Fazal, CEO at Leasing.com, said: “If you’d told me a year ago that Jaecoo would be challenging household names in the top ten, I’d have raised an eyebrow. But what we’re seeing is a genuine appetite for something different: high-spec, hybrid-focused vehicles with price tags that make people sit up and take notice.
“Jaecoo isn’t just entering the UK market, it’s outperforming more established Chinese competitors and getting straight onto consumer shortlists.”
MG, BYD and Omoda sit significantly further down the hybrid charts.
While Jaecoo leads in personal leasing among Chinese brands, BYD holds top spot for business lease enquiries at 2.1%. Jaecoo isn’t far behind at 1.6%, followed by MG (0.9%), Omoda (0.4%) and Maxus (0.3%).
Fazal added: “The days of assuming hybrids are just stepping stones to full EVs are over. Many drivers now see hybrid tech as the sweet spot, with fewer charging compromises, better efficiency and increasingly impressive range.
“The range offered by Jaecoo’s Super Hybrid System taps straight into that mindset, and the leasing data shows just how well it’s landing. They’ve created a compelling package that’s winning over price-conscious and tech-savvy drivers alike.
“If they keep this momentum up, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jaecoo starting to knock on Nissan’s door to become one of the UK’s top two hybrid brands.”
