ECARX Holdings Surges 5.03% on Strategic Investment by Geely Holding

ECARX Holdings surged 5.0279% in pre-market trading on January 15, 2026, driven by a strategic investment that signals renewed momentum for the automotive tech firm.

The company announced a $45.6 million funding agreement with Geely Holding, under which the automaker will subscribe to 27.29 million newly issued Class A ordinary shares at $1.67 per share. The price aligns with the volume-weighted average of Ecarx’s Nasdaq shares over the prior 20 trading days. The deal, pending standard closing conditions, includes a six-month lock-up period for the issued shares.

Ecarx CEO Ziyu Shen highlighted that the investment will accelerate R&D expansion in Germany, bolster infrastructure in South America and Southeast Asia, and enhance capabilities for global vehicle hardware and software development.

Geely’s executive vice chairman Daniel Donghui Li emphasized the investment as a testament to Ecarx’s role as a key technology partner in the automotive sector. The funding follows Ecarx’s recent partnerships, including a 2023 collaboration with Victory Giant Technology to scale high-performance computing solutions for next-generation vehicles.

Analysts note that the strategic partnership reflects a growing trend of cross-border investments in the automotive tech space. The deal is expected to catalyze Ecarx’s expansion into emerging markets and solidify its position in the global mobility ecosystem.