Quick Takeaways
- Chongqing commissioning strengthens SAIC-GM-Wuling’s localized power battery manufacturing and national supply resilience.
- Strategic collaboration targets heavy-duty truck battery lightweighting and fast-charging technologies.
On December 11, SAIC-GM-Wuling power battery production reached a new milestone as the company officially inaugurated and commissioned the production line at its Saike Chongqing site, also known as the Saike Ruipu Chongqing Branch. The facility is positioned as a key enabler of localized power battery manufacturing to support SGMW’s next-generation vehicle programs across multiple propulsion technologies.
SAIC-GM-Wuling Power Battery Production Strengthens Local Manufacturing
The Chongqing site has been developed to support the CF510V project, a strategic SGMW initiative covering battery electric vehicles, internal combustion engine vehicles, and range-extended electric vehicles. By localizing power battery production, SGMW aims to enhance supply chain resilience, reduce logistics complexity, and improve response time to market demand.
The project reflects SGMW’s broader focus on building a flexible manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting diversified powertrain architectures while maintaining cost efficiency and quality consistency.
Capacity, Investment, and National Supply Network Integration
The Saike Chongqing site represents a total investment exceeding CNY 33 million and spans approximately 7,000 square meters. Once fully operational, the facility is designed to deliver an annual production capacity of 60,000 power battery sets, reinforcing regional supply capabilities.
Key highlights of the facility include:
Together, these facilities form a nationwide supply network with a combined annual power battery production capacity exceeding 1.38 million sets, supporting large-scale vehicle electrification plans across SGMW’s portfolio.
Economic Impact and Technology Collaboration
With the expanded production footprint, the integrated national system is expected to generate an annual output value of approximately CNY 20 billion, underscoring the growing economic significance of domestic power battery manufacturing in China’s automotive sector.
Alongside the commissioning ceremony, Saike Chongqing signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAIC Hongyan. The partnership focuses on advancing innovation in:
By expanding localized manufacturing and strengthening industry partnerships, SAIC-GM-Wuling power battery production continues to position itself at the center of China’s evolving electric and multi-energy vehicle ecosystem.
SAIC-GM-Wuling Power Battery Production Strengthens Local Manufacturing
The Chongqing site has been developed to support the CF510V project, a strategic SGMW initiative covering battery electric vehicles, internal combustion engine vehicles, and range-extended electric vehicles. By localizing power battery production, SGMW aims to enhance supply chain resilience, reduce logistics complexity, and improve response time to market demand.
The project reflects SGMW’s broader focus on building a flexible manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting diversified powertrain architectures while maintaining cost efficiency and quality consistency.
Capacity, Investment, and National Supply Network Integration
The Saike Chongqing site represents a total investment exceeding CNY 33 million and spans approximately 7,000 square meters. Once fully operational, the facility is designed to deliver an annual production capacity of 60,000 power battery sets, reinforcing regional supply capabilities.
Key highlights of the facility include:
- Annual power battery capacity of 60,000 sets at Chongqing
- Integration with Saike Liuzhou headquarters
- Coordination with Saike Ruipu Qingdao Branch, which has an annual capacity of 300,000 sets
Together, these facilities form a nationwide supply network with a combined annual power battery production capacity exceeding 1.38 million sets, supporting large-scale vehicle electrification plans across SGMW’s portfolio.
Economic Impact and Technology Collaboration
With the expanded production footprint, the integrated national system is expected to generate an annual output value of approximately CNY 20 billion, underscoring the growing economic significance of domestic power battery manufacturing in China’s automotive sector.
Alongside the commissioning ceremony, Saike Chongqing signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAIC Hongyan. The partnership focuses on advancing innovation in:
- Heavy-duty truck battery lightweighting
- High-performance fast-charging battery technologies
By expanding localized manufacturing and strengthening industry partnerships, SAIC-GM-Wuling power battery production continues to position itself at the center of China’s evolving electric and multi-energy vehicle ecosystem.
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