GAC Group, Tencent to co-launch intelligent connectivity, mobility service program in June

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- An intelligent connectivity and mobility service program jointly funded by GAC Group, Tencent, Guangzhou Public Transport and other investors will be officially launched in June this year, GAC Group revealed on April 1 at its 2018 annual performance announcement conference.

GAC Group said the new program will be started in Guangzhou first and then will step into five China's cities in 2019 with 10,000 NEVs deployed.

Using B2C (Business-to-Customer) mode in an initial stage, the new ICV and mobility service program will deploy tailor-made intelligent-connected NEVs to offer users all-round mobility life scenarios. Besides, all drivers and vehicles must be strictly managed to ensure service quality and safety.

With a total investment of RMB1 billion, the new program is an important part of GAC Group's strategy to become a mobility service provider. In addition, it is also a strategic investment program for Tencent in smart mobility area. The China-based Internet giant will strengthen its cooperation with GAC Group in policy resources, industrial experience, cloud computing, AI, HD map as well as autonomous driving, etc.

GAC Group is ambitious to reinforce its presence in NEV area. Since the presale of the Aion S BEV, the first model of GAC’s new NEV brand Aion, started on March 1, the automaker has received nearly 20,000 units of orders and 50,000 orders showing the purchase intention. Moreover, GAC Group will launch more NEV models into the market this year, including a B-segment all-electric SUV.