Who Owns Lotus?

What does Geely own?
Geely Automobile Holdings owns the Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands directly. The broader Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which controls Geely Automobile Holdings, also owns a majority stake in Volvo Cars, a significant stake in Polestar, 51% of Lotus Cars, and 49.9% of Proton. The group produced 4.1 million vehicles globally in 2025, including 2.3 million plug-in electric vehicles.

Is Geely publicly traded?
Geely Automobile Holdings is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under ticker 0175. The broader Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which is the ultimate parent company, is privately held by Li Shufu and his family. Several of Geely's subsidiary brands are separately listed: Volvo Cars on Nasdaq Stockholm, Polestar on NASDAQ, and Zeekr on the New York Stock Exchange.

Who founded Geely?
Geely was founded by Li Shufu in 1986 in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Li Shufu initially founded the company as a manufacturer of refrigerator components before expanding into motorcycles and then automobiles. He received government approval to manufacture automobiles in 1997, making Geely one of the first private Chinese companies to receive such approval. Li Shufu continues to serve as chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

Where is Geely headquartered?
Geely Automobile Holdings is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The broader Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is also headquartered in Hangzhou. The group operates manufacturing facilities in China, Sweden (Volvo Cars), the United Kingdom (Lotus), Malaysia (Proton), and Belgium (Volvo Cars).

How many brands does Geely own?
The Zhejiang Geely Holding Group owns seven primary automotive brands: Geely Auto (including the Geely Galaxy electrified sub-brand), Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, and Proton. The group also has interests in other mobility businesses. Geely Automobile Holdings, the listed entity, directly operates Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr.

Who owns Geely?
Geely Automobile Holdings is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, but the controlling shareholder is Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which is privately held by Li Shufu and his family. Li Shufu's control of the privately held parent company gives him effective authority over the broader Geely group, including its various listed subsidiaries. Public shareholders in Geely Automobile Holdings own a minority economic interest in the listed entity.