# ChangAn Automobile’s Rayong Factory in Thailand Officially Launches Production

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/china/221999-changan-automobiles-rayong-factory-in-thailand-officially-launches-production
- Published: 2025-05-23T21:40:07+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

ChangAn Automobile began production at its new energy vehicle factory in Rayong,
Thailand, on May 16, 2025, enhancing local EV growth and Sino-Thai automotive cooperation
while aiming for regional market leadership.

RAYONG, Thailand, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — [ChangAn Automobile](https://www.globalchangan.com/)(“
ChangAn” or “the Company”), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company,
[officially commenced production](https://en.prnasia.com/releases/apac/changan-marks-global-expansion-milestone-with-rayong-factory-opening-and-assembly-of-28-59-millionth-vehicle-489304.shtml)
at its first international new energy vehicle factory in Rayong, Thailand on May
16, 2025. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between China and Thailand, ChangAn’s 28.59-millionth vehicle successfully
rolled off the production line on the day. The factory boosts Thailand’s push to
build a Southeast Asian EV hub and strengthens China-Thailand automotive cooperation.
It accelerates ChangAn’s Vast Ocean Plan by exporting whole industries, showcasing
the Company’s global expansion potential and positioning Thailand as a launchpad
for sustainable growth and Chinese innovation worldwide.

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According to ASEAN Briefing, Thailand is the largest automobile manufacturer and
exporter in Southeast Asia, with the automotive sector contributing 10-11% of its
GDP. The Thai government actively promotes the development of the electric vehicle
industry and plans to achieve 30% electric vehicle production of total automobile
production by 2030. ChangAn’s investment of 10 billion baht into the Rayong Plant
is a direct response to the growing demand for electric vehicles in Thailand and
across ASEAN.

Spanning 245 rai (approximately 392,000 square metres), the Rayong Factory features
five main workshops. Based on a “green and intelligent” design concept, the facility
uses daylight optimisation, solar power, and water recycling to achieve lower energy
consumption per vehicle. Advanced automation and digital simulations boost production
efficiency and flexibility. Marking a key step in ChangAn’s globalisation, future
plans include improving processes, enhancing local partnerships, and deepening Sino-
Thai cooperation in sustainable mobility and innovation.

In August 2023, ChangAn established three subsidiaries and named Thailand as its
regional headquarters. In October, the Thai Investment Committee approved investment
for new energy vehicle production, including pure electric and extended-range models.
In November 2023, ChangAn broke ground on the Rayong Factory, officially starting
construction. Committed to long-term localisation, ChangAn aims to build the Rayong
Plant into a benchmark for its global manufacturing network. The factory will produce
models from its three major brands, CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR. Production capacity
is set to grow from 100,000 vehicles annually to 200,000 by 2027.

On launch day, ChangAn’s 28.59-millionth vehicle — a right-hand-drive DEEPAL S05—
rolled off its assembly line, bringing new technological intelligence to Thai and
global drivers alike. Models such as the DEEPAL S07, E07, and AVATR 11 have already
launched in Thailand, with cumulative sales exceeding 14,000 units and placing ChangAn
among the top four in the country’s NEV market.

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ChangAn adheres to the principle of “In Thailand, For Thailand” as it expands across
Southeast Asia. A Thai spare parts warehouse will be established in Rayong as the
global right-hand-drive parts centre, aiming for 98% satisfaction and 24-hour delivery.
Local digital platforms will be upgraded with AI-powered smart control, predictive
maintenance, battery monitoring, and remote diagnostics. The Company also expects
to create over 30,000 upstream and downstream jobs in Thailand through industrial
development and social responsibility initiatives.

ChangAn’s Vast Ocean Plan continues to accelerate its global expansion, with operations
now spanning five major international markets that have been elevated to the same
strategic level as China, aiming to grow global market capacity from 30 to  50 million.
The Company has filed over 14,000 patents in the past three years—70% of which are
for inventions—reflecting its strong R&D capabilities. With nine KD plants and one
full vehicle plant already operational, ChangAn is building a robust global production
network in countries such as Kazakhstan and Egypt. It has also launched its brand
in 22 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, supported by over 9,000
sales outlets worldwide. ESG investments exceed 30 million yuan annually, supporting
public welfare worldwide.

**Source** : [ChangAn Automobile’s Rayong Factory in Thailand Officially Launches Production, Boosting the Kingdom’s Drive to Become a Southeast Asian Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub](https://www.prnasia.com/story/archive/4693110_AE93110_0?rand=102387)

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