Is iCar Chinese? Yes
Facts checked Ownership as of 4 September 2026
Yes
iCar is Chinese. It is a Chery electric sub-brand aimed at younger buyers, known for boxy off-road-styled small SUVs.
Chinese holding: 100% as of 4 September 2026.
The chain
| Step | Entity | Kind | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chery Holding Group | group | CN |
| 2 | iCar | brand | CN |
Holding by holding
Wuhu municipal government (Wuhu SASAC) holds a stake in Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. at 21.17% since January 2025.
The Wuhu city government holds its Chery shares through Wuhu Investment Holding Co., Ltd., which is 95.59% owned by the city's state-asset commission. It became a direct holder of 21.17% of Chery Automobile in January 2025 and was diluted by the September 2025 share issue; the largest holder is shown at about 19.9% in later data. Chery told the Hong Kong exchange that no single party is able to control the company.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. controls iCar since April 2023.
iCar Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chery subsidiary set up in April 2023. The exact holding was not established here; the brand is exported as iCAUR.
Is iCar Chinese: the short answers
- Is iCar Chinese?
- Yes. iCar is Chinese. It is a Chery electric sub-brand aimed at younger buyers, known for boxy off-road-styled small SUVs.
- How much of iCar is Chinese-owned?
- 100%, as of 4 September 2026.
- Who owns iCar?
- Chery Holding Group sits at the top of the recorded chain. The ownership page sets out every step with its stake and date.
Related
Sources for this answer
- Wikipedia, List of automobile manufacturers of China. Read . Chery Automobile's brand portfolio.