Changan Automobile has announced its first international new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Rayong, Thailand, through which it is aiming to accelerate its Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion. The new Rayong factory spans approximately 392,000 square meters, and hosts workshops for welding, painting, general assembly, engine assembly, and battery, alongside auxiliary functions such as exterior inspection.
For the OEM, this new facility marks a transition from product exports to exporting entire industrial ecosystems. Here, it incorporates manufacturing systems, R&D processes, and supply chain standards, establishing a green, intelligent, and replicable model for sustainable global operations.
Changan’s focus on sustainability sees the new facility equipped with streamlined operations, with daylight optimization, photovoltaic systems, and greywater/rainwater recycling together reducing per-vehicle energy consumption by around 20%. Automated processes, adaptive conveyance systems, and advanced assembly and testing practices at the new factory will further ensure production efficiency and product quality for diverse market demands.
In the future, the OEM expects vehicles from the Chang-an, Deepal, and Avatr brands to be produced at the Rayong Factory, and its annual capacity to double from 100,000 to 200,000 units by 2027.
