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Changan Automobile will initiate the second phase of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand in Q1 2026, aiming for an annual capacity of 100,000 units. This will double its total capacity to 200,000 units.

Changan's battery plant is nearing completion and will supply the Rayong facility, while it imports batteries from Time Changan in China. The company plans to export Thai-built EVs to several countries, expecting exports to constitute 55% of output.

Between 2026 and 2028, Changan will launch seven new models and targets 70% local sourcing of components by 2027. Sales from January to November 2025 reached approximately 12,000 units, with a target of 15,000 units for the full year. Adjustments to production plans are anticipated with the expiration of government subsidies.