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ChangAn Automobile's Vision for Sustainable Mobility

At the recent Auto Shanghai 2025 event, ChangAn Automobile unveiled an ambitious vision encapsulated in three strategic action plans aimed at transforming global mobility. Held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from April 23 to May 2, this event showcased ChangAn's commitment to pushing the boundaries of intelligent and low-carbon mobility technologies under the banner "Together for a Smarter World."

Strategic Action Plans

The three foundational plans introduced by ChangAn include the Shangri-La Mission focused on new energy, the Dubhe Plan for enhancing intelligence, and the Vast-Ocean Plan geared towards global expansion. Each strategy marks a significant step towards innovative enhancements and operational efficiency in the automotive industry.

Shangri-La Mission: Expanding the Model Portfolio

The Shangri-La Mission is set to expand ChangAn's product lineup by introducing an impressive 45 new models over the next five years. This includes 37 new energy vehicles, with 20 new models expected to launch in 2025 alone. Among these are notable additions such as the AVATR 06, DEEPAL S09, and CHANG-AN Q07. In collaboration with CATL, ChangAn is also advancing critical electrolyte technologies and accelerating the development of solid-state batteries, with a prototype expected by the end of 2025, installation tests slated for 2026, and mass production projected for 2027. Furthermore, ChangAn premiered its battery collision monitoring system and the Kirin 4C fast-charging battery.

Dubhe Plan: Investing in AI and Intelligent Driving

Under the Dubhe 2.0 plan, ChangAn plans to invest a staggering 20 billion Yuan over five years to drive forward the development of large-scale AI models and fully assisted driving technologies. Additionally, another 20 billion Yuan will support low-altitude economic initiatives, including flying cars. The intelligent systems TS Drive, TY Cockpit, and TH Chassis are also set for extensive upgrades, with the TS Drive system launching in five versions tailored to different user needs. The LiDAR PRO version is scheduled for series production by late 2025. Over the next decade, the corporation will invest more than 200 billion Yuan in novel automotive technologies, including trial flights for flying cars starting this year, with goals of humanoid robot production by 2028.

Vast-Ocean Plan: Strengthening Global Presence

Through the Vast-Ocean Plan, ChangAn aims to invest over $15 billion globally by 2030, with a target of selling 1.5 million vehicles internationally each year. This plan anticipates expanding its overseas workforce to 10,000 employees and is poised to enhance its market capacity from 30 million to 50 million vehicles. ChangAn will implement 11 KD projects in various countries including Kazakhstan and Egypt, aiming to boost its production capacity by 500,000 units. New markets are also to be developed in regions such as Brazil, Algeria, Indonesia, Germany, and Australia, with a goal of achieving comprehensive coverage in these areas by 2026.

Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability

Zhu Huarong, Chairman of ChangAn Automobile, emphasized the company’s unwavering determination to navigate through challenges, highlighting a cultural legacy rooted in innovation and resilience. He expressed confidence that ChangAn can meet upcoming challenges and fulfill its vision of becoming a world-class automotive brand, aligning its efforts with leading sustainable mobility that benefits humanity. ChangAn strives to integrate its core strength into this mission, emphasizing the importance of responsible and innovative practices in the automotive landscape.

ChangAn Automobile continues to establish itself as a leader in the field of intelligent and low-carbon mobility technologies, with offerings that include passenger cars, pickups, and light commercial vehicles. The company’s ongoing efforts are directed towards fostering sustainable mobility solutions and emerging as a global industry leader in the automotive sector.