Changan starts NEV manufacturing plant operations in Thailand

David Leggett

Mon, May 19, 2025, 6:22 AM 2 min read

China-based Changan has started production at its first 'international new energy vehicle (NEV) production base' in Rayong, Thailand.

The company says the facility marks a transition from product exports to exporting entire industrial ecosystems. The Rayong factory incorporates manufacturing systems, R&D processes, and supply chain standards, establishing a ‘green, intelligent, and replicable model for sustainable global operations’.

Coinciding with the launch of the Rayong factory, ChangAn also celebrated the rollout of its 28.59 millionth vehicle, a right-hand drive DEEPAL S05 tailored for global markets. This milestone, it says, underscores Changan's commitment to its ‘Vast Ocean Plan’, which aims to elevate five major overseas markets—Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Central and South America, Europe, and Eurasia—to the same strategic level as its home market in China. By scaling globally with smart manufacturing and localised collaboration, Changan says it is accelerating its transformation into a world-class automobile brand.

The Rayong factory includes five workshops, including welding, painting, general assembly, engine assembly, and battery, plus auxiliary functions such as exterior inspection. As a green, energy-efficient facility, it features streamlined operations with daylight optimisation, photovoltaic systems, and greywater/rainwater recycling, reducing per-vehicle energy consumption by around 20%.

Automated processes, adaptive conveyance systems, and advanced assembly and testing ensure production efficiency and product quality for diverse market demands, the company claims. In the future, the CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR brands will be produced at the Rayong Factory, with annual capacity expected to double from 100,000 to 200,000 units by 2027.

"This is a big moment for Changan – a giant leap from exporting cars to building local ecosystem," said Zhu Huarong, Chairman of Changan Automobile.

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