Chinese carmaker Changan to start EV sales in 10 European markets this year
The group showcased its electric SUV Deepal S07, its first model for the European market, which starts at 45,000 euros ($48,775), at an event in Mainz, Germany, on Friday.
Changan said it will launch the SUV Deepal S07 from April in Norway, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, and then in Britain in June and other markets later in the year.
A Deepal S05 model will also launch later this year followed by the Changan E07 by early 2026, the carmaker said, adding that it also plans to sell hybrid cars in Europe from 2026.
Changan also plans to build a sales and services network across Europe, with more than 1,000 dealerships, but did not give a time frame.
The company has production plants in China and Thailand and cars sold in Europe will be imported from there.
In 2024, Changan was the world's No. 16 automaker with sales of just over 2.2 million vehicles, according to car industry analyst Felipe Munoz.
Apart from its own brands, Changan also has joint venture brands with companies including Ford and Mazda. The carmaker exports to over 60 countries and regions, it said.
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