Established in 1862, CHANGAN Automobile is one of the leading brands in China’s Chinese automobile industry. Currently, in the transition process of global fuel vehicles to new energy vehicles, CHANGAN Automobile, by virtue of its excellent technical capability, strong R&D capability and global industry layout, has made commendable achievements in the field of pure electric vehicles, which has become a new choice of green traveling for global users and, in the industry, has formed an emerging force.
At present, CHANGAN Automobile has also increased its investment in the field of pure electric vehicles. CHANGAN Automobile’s production plant for pure electric model vehicles is mainly the Chongqing Digital Intelligence Factory in China. It is located in Yubei District, Chongqing, China, and the plant is CHANGAN Automobile’s new energy vehicle manufacturing base with the largest amount of investment, the highest degree of intelligence, and the most advanced production process equipment. Its degree of intelligence and automation is reflected in the fact that 5G digital AI flexible factory technology has been adopted in the factory in its entirety, realizing that flexible automation and all-digital complement each other. The automation rate of the main line equipment in each department of the factory can reach 100%, especially in the battery production line of the vehicle, which can make the precision of the product one-tenth of a hairline. In addition, AI high-definition cameras have been installed in the factory, which can strictly control the quality of the products from the source. CHANGAN’S Chongqing plant adopts the green energy of photovoltaic power plant, adhering to the concept of environmentally friendly and sustainable production, and the overall clean energy content can support 20% of the plant’s all-electricity usage, which greatly reduces the carbon emissions, and has become an excellent plant praised by the energy department.CHANGAN Automobile has built a new energy vehicle plant in Rayong Province, Thailand. The plant is equipped with five core process workshops, including welding, painting, general assembly, engine assembly and battery workshop. It utilizes photovoltaic power generation and rainwater recycling technologies to increase the efficiency of the factory’s vehicle manufacturing by 30%, greatly improving the efficiency of production.
CHANGAN Automobile has excellent R&D technicians from more than 30 countries around the world, forming a comprehensive layout of global synergy and joint R&D according to the different focuses of each country. The R&D centers in China include Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, etc. Overseas, there are R&D bases in Turin, Italy, Yokohama, Japan, and Birmingham, UK, etc. This globalized layout can better integrate resources from various aspects, and at the same time, it can be more efficient. This globalized layout can better integrate resources from various aspects, and at the same time, it can respond faster to the needs of the local region and further update the products.
CHANGAN Automobile has shown excellent advantages in vehicle battery electric drive and intelligentization through technology layout in the field of pure electric vehicles:
Pure electric vehicle models of Changan’s own brand include: Lumin series, NEVO series (NEVO A07, NEVO Q05), KAICHENG series (RAESOR EM80, SHENQI T30 EV, HONOR S EV)
CHANGAN’S Lumin series is a miniature electric mobility scooter that is both compact and economical, with a body length of 3270mm and a turning radius of 4.7m, making it easy to navigate the narrow streets of the city. The overall body design is cute, with round LED headlights and a two-tone body design, and the Lumin series is available in six colors, including wheat yellow, cherry pink, and fog white, offering users a wide range of choices. Inside the vehicle, the interior is made of eco-friendly fabrics and comes standard with 7-inch LCD gauges and a 10.25-inch center screen to show off the digital technology. The interior space is a 4-seat layout, the rear row is able to realize 5/5 put down, the maximum volume of the car can reach 1040L, placing items without pressure. It is able to reach a range of 301km, with an electric consumption of only 9.3kwh for 100km and a motor power of only 30kwh, making it ideal for low-speed urban scenarios. In terms of safety performance, all Lumin series models are equipped with ABS+EBD as standard, and airbags are also added to the high end version, so users can choose according to their needs. Overall, the Lumin series is suitable for short-distance commuting needs, a second family car or young female user groups.
CHANGAN’S self-developed brand vehicles have won a number of honors and awards for their technological breakthroughs and market performance. Under the global authoritative safety certification, NEVO A07 was awarded five stars by C-NCAP, and Lumin was awarded the gold medal of French Design Award (FDA). The SDA electronic and electrical architecture of the self-developed vehicle also won the Innovation Award of the World New Energy Vehicle Conference Technology. In the field of social responsibility, CHANGAN car has even played a benchmark role by assisting the flooded areas in Thailand and participating in the construction of the “Lu Ban Workshop” in Peru, which have greatly enhanced CHANGAN Automobile’s reputation in the international arena. In the future, CHANGAN motors will explore the competitiveness and quality of its products, and continue to lead the way on the new energy runway of intelligence and low carbon.