In 2025, Changan Automobile achieved a historic milestone, recording total sales of 2.913 million vehicles—an 8.5% year-over-year increase and its highest sales volume in nearly a decade. This remarkable growth was driven by the collective strength of its brand portfolio, including Changan Yinli, Changan NEVO, Deepal, and Avatr. More significantly, the company accomplished a strategic transformation from being an “incremental supplement” to a “core pillar” in the market, with new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration reaching unprecedented levels. This shift underscores the successful implementation of Changan’s “Shangri-La” NEV strategy and “Beidou Tianshu” intelligent driving initiative.
A landmark development in July 2025 was the establishment of China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Registered in Chongqing with a registered capital of RMB 20 billion, the state-owned enterprise is directly supervised by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and focuses on smart automotive robotics, flying cars, embodied intelligence, and global expansion across five key regions: Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Central and South America, Eurasia, and Europe.
Changan also celebrated the production of its 30-millionth vehicle in 2025. The journey from 10 million to 30 million units was achieved in just 11 years, reflecting the group’s accelerated growth and scaled, high-quality development. With Avatr solidifying its position in the premium segment and brands like Deepal, NEVO, and Yinli covering mainstream markets, Changan’s diversified brand strategy has proven highly effective. Overseas sales surpassed 600,000 units for the first time, supported by the launch of its Rayong plant in Thailand—a key step in transitioning from exporting products to establishing a global industrial presence.
In intelligentization, Changan’s Beidou Tianshu plan evolved to its 2.0 version, achieving L3-level autonomous driving certification and enabling the large-scale application of intelligent technologies.
Changan’s 2026 Vehicle Launch Roadmap
Changan new energy vehicles 2026:
Changan NEVO
With annual sales exceeding 411,000 units in 2025, Changan NEVO will introduce two volume-driven models in 2026: the mid-size SUV Q06 and a facelifted version of the A05 compact sedan. The brand aims to sell 550,000 vehicles in 2026.
Deepal Automotive
Deepal sold 333,000 units in 2025 and obtained L3 autonomous driving certification for its SL03 model. In 2026, Deepal will launch at least one all-new vehicle, with plans to release 30 models across sedans, SUVs, and off-road vehicles in the next five years.
Avatr Technology
Avatr delivered over 120,000 vehicles in 2025. For 2026, the brand will introduce a refreshed Avatr 12 sedan and two new models: the G618, a full-size six-seat SUV, and the D706, its first MPV. An Avatr 06 Touring version is also under development.
Changan Yinli & Other Lineup Updates
Changan Yinli sold 919,000 units in 2025. Key 2026 launches include facelifted versions of the Changan Yidong, UNI-V, and CS75 PLUS, along with a four-door edition of the Changan Lumin mini EV.
Future Strategy: Dual-Driven Growth
Looking ahead, Changan has outlined a clear “dual-driven” roadmap. From 2026 to 2028, the group will launch 43 new models, including 13 sedans, 20 SUVs, 1 MPV, 3 pickups, and 6 commercial vehicles. Over 80% of these will be NEVs, with the remaining models focusing on fuel efficiency.
Globally, Changan plans to introduce 26 new models in more than 140 countries and regions. The company will continue investing over 5% of its annual revenue in R&D, focusing on intelligent driving, AI-powered cabins, next-generation batteries, and cutting-edge fields such as embodied AI robotics and flying cars.
