Changan expands EV battery partnership and Indonesia dealer network

Changan and battery manufacturer CATL have agreed to expand their strategic cooperation, increasing joint production capacity to 75 Gigawatt-hours (GWh). This expansion includes a 25 GWh increase supported by a new 700,000 square meter facility located in the high-tech zone between Chongqing and Sichuan. The project involves an investment of approximately 5 billion yuan (Rp11 trillion) and aims to begin operations by 2027.

Through their joint venture, CATL-Changan (Times Changan), the companies will also collaborate on developing solid-state and sodium-ion battery technologies. The expansion is expected to create 2,500 local jobs and generate significant annual tax and revenue contributions.

In Indonesia, Changan has announced plans to establish 27 official dealerships to strengthen its after-sales service and spare parts access. This move supports the company's long-term growth in the Indonesian market as it introduces various electrified models, including the Lumin urban electric car and the Deepal S07 and S05 SUVs.