RAYONG, Thailand: ChangAn Automobile has started production at its first international new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Rayong, Thailand.
The Rayong factory incorporates manufacturing systems, R&D processes, and supply chain standards, establishing a green, intelligent, and replicable model for sustainable global operations.
ChangAn also celebrated the rollout of its 28.59 millionth vehicle, a right-hand drive Deepal S05 tailored for global markets.
In a statement, ChangAn said this milestone underscores the group's Vast Ocean Plan, which aims to elevate five major overseas markets — Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Central and South America, Europe, and Eurasia — to the same strategic level as its home market in China.
The Rayong factory spans 392,000 sq metres, and boasts five workshops, including welding, painting, general assembly, engine assembly, and battery, plus auxiliary functions such as exterior inspection.
As a green, energy-efficient facility, it features streamlined operations with daylight optimisation, photovoltaic systems, and greywater/rainwater recycling, reducing per-vehicle energy consumption by around 20%.

Automated processes, adaptive conveyance systems, and advanced assembly and testing ensure production efficiency and product quality.
The Chang-An, Deepal, and Avatr brands will be produced at the Rayong factory, with annual capacity expected to double from 100,000 to 200,000 units by 2027.
Rayong is ChangAn's first international site to standardise production management enabling rapid product launches.
The plant marks an innovative, resilient, dual-circulation supply chain linking China and Thailand.
"This is a big moment for ChangAn – a giant leap from exporting cars to building local ecosystem," said ChangAn Automobile chairman Zhu Huarong.
