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ChangAn Shows the Future of Mobility at Auto Shanghai 2025

At the Auto Shanghai 2025, ChangAn Automobile took a giant step forward by presenting its latest advancements in intelligent low-carbon mobility. With a theme centered around "Together for a Smarter World," the company invited nearly 600 media representatives from both domestic and international backgrounds and over 500 global partners to discuss and explore a unified vision for the future.

Major Announcements and Vehicle Launches

On the opening day of the exhibition, ChangAn hosted multiple significant press conferences, showcasing models from its three main brands—CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR. Each brand brought distinct advantages to the forefront. The flagship model Q07 was positioned as a hassle-free vehicle, emphasizing comfort and convenience. By catering to young consumers, DEEPAL launched its full-size SUV, the S09, while AVATR 06 aimed to redefine the standards of luxury electric vehicles through its cutting-edge design and driving assistance technologies aimed at understanding driver needs.

The ambience was electric, with media representatives participating in interactive demonstrations, including a ride in the CHANG-AN E07 equipped with a smart TH chassis. They experienced the thrill of sensory feedback synced with music, demonstrating ChangAn's progress in digital platforms such as its Smart Digital Architecture (SDA).

Moreover, attendees had the unique opportunity to engage with robotic dogs and humanoid robots, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in smart technology integration across diverse scenarios. Noteworthy technologies presented included Intelligent TS Drive, Intelligent TY Cockpit, and BlueCore 3.0, enhancing intelligent features and pushing boundaries further.

Financial Growth and Strategic Expansion

During the conference, ChangAn’s Chairman Zhu Huarong revealed a 34.2% jump in global vehicle sales in 2024, reaching 2.684 million units, including 735,000 units powered by new energy sources and 536,000 vehicles sold internationally. Executive Vice President Li Mingcai highlighted key milestones, such as the establishment of ChangAn’s first overseas new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Thailand and the formation of eight overseas manufacturing partnerships with a total output capacity of 580,000 units.

As a recognized leader in the automotive export market, ChangAn sold over 500,000 vehicles overseas, achieving revenue exceeding USD 11 billion in 2024. The company expanded its presence into 20 additional countries, bringing the total number of operational countries to 100, and is currently running 1,150 sales channels globally. Li announced plans to open branches in regions such as the Middle East, Australia, and the United Kingdom, while accelerating operations in promising markets like Europe, Brazil, and Indonesia.

Future Investments and Sustainability Commitment

ChangAn’s commitment to becoming a world-class brand is reflected in its relentless pursuit of technological innovation. Executive Vice President Wang Xiaofei discussed the company's investment of over 40 billion yuan in three core areas of new energy over the past decade. The forthcoming decade will see an investment surpassing 200 billion yuan in future automotive technology, along with plans to expand the R&D team by 10,000 members and develop smart and flying vehicles, with flight tests expected to commence by year-end.

In alignment with its high-quality development goals, the company deeply integrated sustainability into business strategies and operations. The April 2025 release of their 2024 ESG report highlighted efforts in green ecosystems, product evolution, service enhancement, and community partnerships. With 735,000 new energy vehicles sold in 2024, ChangAn successfully reduced lifecycle carbon emissions by 5.5 million tons, equivalent to reforesting 10,000 hectares, thus contributing to a new low-carbon ecosystem through green transformation.

Looking ahead, ChangAn is committed to advancing its "Vast Ocean" plan, aiming to provide intelligent, high-quality, and efficient ecological products to more global users. Li confirmed, "As we move forward, ChangAn will persistently influence global markets with our sustainable and innovative automotive solutions."