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Huawei Expands EV Push With Dongfeng Motor Tie-Up

Published: Apr. 8, 2025 7:24 p.m. GMT+8

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Huawei has set up a new auto company with Dongfeng to launch a new electric vehicle brand, source tells Caixin.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has set up a new auto company with Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) brand, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Chinese tech giant accelerates its push into China’s highly competitive car market.

The new venture will be operated by Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Technology (Chengdu) Co. Ltd., a company established Thursday with a registered capital of 100 million yuan ($14 million), the person told Caixin. The company is owned by Dongfeng, the person said.

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Huawei and Dongfeng Motor Group have formed a new venture to create an EV brand, with a company valued at 100 million yuan ($14 million) and operated by Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Technology.
A prototype SUV from this collaboration has been spotted, suggesting an imminent brand debut, marking Huawei's deeper engagement in China's automotive sector.
The partnership aligns with Huawei's strategy, blending its "Huawei Inside" model with the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, without using Huawei's retail channels but focusing on R&D and software integration.

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What Happened When

February 2025：: Dongfeng Motor Group announced potential restructuring plans which may alter its controlling shareholder structure.

March 2025：: Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (GAC) and Huawei established a new auto company, Huawang Automotive Technology (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd., with operations beginning and the first model expected to launch in 2026.

Thursday, April 3, 2025：: Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Technology (Chengdu) Co. Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 100 million yuan, operating the new auto venture between Huawei and Dongfeng Motor Group.

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