Changan Beijing factory’s annual output doubles to 360,000 units, covering many electric vehicles

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-Currently, Changan self-independent passenger vehicles have three production bases in Chongqing, Beijing and Hefei. It’s known that Changan Auto will invests RMB 439m to reconstruct Beijing factory, and the annual capacity will increase to 360,000 units from 200,000 units, covering many alternative energy vehicle models. As a high-end factory of Changan Auto, Beijing factory mainly produce CS75, CS95 and other models. According to its previous plan, it will also launch CS75 PHEV model.

The industrial innovation project for adjustments and upgrading of alternative energy passenger vehicles has a total investment of RMB 439m, with an area of 6,255 square meters. It contains the newly-added processing equipment of 205 units per package, and another 500 employees will also be needed. Four technical procedures including stamping, welding, painting and assembling will be upgraded to promote production efficiency. The annual capacity will increase 160,000 units to 360,000 units after the project is completed.

Currently, Changan Auto has alternative energy vehicles including New Eado EV and New Benni EV. According to plan, Changan Auto will accelerate to launch other models including Eado PHEV, CS15 EV and CS75 PHEV. The newly-added 160,000 units’ capacity may be used to produce CS75 PHEV model. CS95 PHEV model is also expected to be produced in the factory.