Borgward Beijing Factory Expands Capacity of 180,000 Units for Alternative Energy Vehicles

Shanghai, April 11st, Gasgoo - Borgward’s second SUV product BX5 released its sales price on March, 24th. Borgward has received 50,000 sales orders in the past one year with its two SUV products BX5 and BX7. Number of dealerships has exceeded 160.

To further enrich its product varieties, Borgward Auto plans to construct reform on its production lines and public equipment Miyun Factory district. It’s learned that the new project will increase annual capacity of 180,000 units to a number of 360,000 units. The newly added capacity will all be used to produce alternative energy vehicles.

Ulrich Walker, Global CEO of Borgward Group, believes that Borgward’s electric vehicles will make success in the future. Its Bremen factory will produce alternative energy vehicles for European market. Later, Borgward will make German as center to open European market through alternative energy vehicles. Therefore, the launch of alternative energy vehicles is an important step for Borgward.

Besides, alternative energy vehicles will be introduced into Chinese market at the same time. Borgward Auto alternative energy Concept model will made debut with BX7, BX5 on Shanghai Auto Show on April 19th, marking the beginning of Borgward’s alternative energy strategy. It’s predicted that BX7 EV BEV model will be made based on the above concept model. The BEV model will be produced in Miyun Factory.

BX7 EV will adopt the e-Propulsion system independently researched by Borgward, equipping with an engine with range of 250 KM. The e-Propulsion system will use a highly elastic modular design, with adjustable engines, motor and batteries. PHEV and EV models based on EX7 will also be launched later. Besides, Borgward will launch a PHEV model on BX5.