GAC opens first overseas battery factory in Thailand
Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC) said on Tuesday that its first overseas self-developed battery ‌pack plant has begun production in Thailand, marking a key step in localising its EV supply chain overseas.
Chon Buri, Thailand - Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC) has inaugurated its first overseas battery production facility in the country, a significant move to localize its electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The plant commenced production on Tuesday, marking a crucial step for GAC in expanding its EV operations beyond China.
The battery manufacturing facility, developed in-house by GAC's subsidiary INPOW, is situated in Chon Buri province. This new production line will cater specifically to GAC's locally assembled Aion Y Plus electric vehicles, which are manufactured in Rayong province.
Phase one of the project is projected to produce 7,000 battery packs annually, with the potential to increase to 20,000 packs per year in the second phase. This expansion in battery production capacity is aimed at reducing delivery times, enhancing supply-chain security in Thailand, and supporting GAC's growth in the broader Southeast Asian market.
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