Changan Automobile hits 9-year high with 2.91 million units sold in 2025; Deepal & Avatr see massive growth

Changan Automobile has released its full-year 2025 performance report, demonstrating robust growth throughout the year. The Chinese automaker achieved total sales of 2,913,000 units, marking an 8.54% year-on-year increase — its highest annual growth rate in nine years.

Surge in NEVs and Global Expansion

Under its "Shangri-La" electrification strategy, Changan's new energy vehicle sales surged to 1.11 million units in 2025, representing a strong 51.10% year-on-year increase. On the global front, the company's "Vast Ocean" plan delivered solid results, with overseas sales reaching 637,300 units — up 18.85% year-on-year. Changan is now present in 118 countries worldwide, supported by a network of over 1,100 sales outlets.

Brand Performance Highlights: 

Deepal: A key brand for the Malaysian market, Deepal sold 325,096 units in 2025, up 44.4% year-on-year. Notably, it reached the 40,000-unit production milestone in just 29 months, a record-breaking feat in its segment.

Avatr: The premium brand backed by Huawei and CATL sold 123,472 units, maintaining a streak of over 10,000 units sold per month for 10 consecutive months.

Changan Nevo: Changan Nevo (Qiyuan) recorded sales of 410,495, up 42.6% year-on-year.

Changan Passenger Cars: The core brand sold 919,721 units, driven by strong performances from the CS75 series (217,522 units) and the Eado series (210,599 units).

Future Outlook: The "2L" Hybrid Era

With an R&D investment of RMB 12.57 billion (approximately RM8.3 billion), Changan is preparing to launch its next-generation Blue Core Super Hybrid technology in 2026. The company aims to usher in the "2L/100km era", targeting ultra-low fuel consumption that sets a new benchmark for hybrid vehicles.