Gasgoo Munich- GAC Group recently partnered with SINOPEC Guangdong Oil Products Company to launch China's first integrated "energy + auto" service station in Suixi, Zhanjiang. The facility—dubbed the Sinopec Qionghai Gas Station GAC Comprehensive Sales Service Center—officially began operations, marking the convergence of energy refueling and vehicle consumption.
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This collaboration creates an integrated model combining gas stations, vehicle sales, and maintenance services—filling a gap in the county-level market. Leveraging their respective strengths in site networks, service systems, product lineups, and after-sales capabilities, the facility merges vehicle browsing, purchasing, maintenance, and refueling into a one-stop experience for users.
As Sinopec's first foray into automotive services, the site also serves as a key node for GAC to deepen its penetration of county-level markets and expand its lower-tier service network. By tapping into the natural foot traffic of gas stations, the project employs a lightweight, high-efficiency operating model. This lowers service delivery costs while bringing premium automotive services closer to consumers in smaller cities and counties.
Inside, visitors find vehicle display zones and negotiation areas, alongside daily maintenance and quick repair services—allowing customers to browse and select vehicles while they refuel. This cross-industry partnership reflects a broader shift from single-function supply to a full-cycle "people, car, life" service model. It also offers a practical roadmap for the industry's expansion into lower-tier channels.
GAC Group pledged to prioritize quality, maintaining strict oversight of store operations, service standards, and product supply. Using the Suixi site as a template, both companies plan to deepen their strategic partnership and explore a replicable model for county-level services. The goal is to further optimize the layout of lower-tier channels and expand the reach of premium mobility services.
