Changan Auto Delivers 209,500 Vehicles in April with Strong New Energy and Overseas Growth

Changan Auto Releases April Report Card

On May 2, Changan Automobile officially released its production and sales data for April 2025. The figures show that Changan delivered a total of 209,500 vehicles in April, representing a 1.7% year-over-year increase. The new energy vehicle (NEV) segment maintained its strong momentum with 94,200 units delivered, a remarkable 32.2% YoY surge. The overseas market also delivered impressive results, with 72,700 units shipped, up 29.9% YoY.

Amid increasingly fierce competition in China's domestic NEV market, Changan Auto leveraged its multi-brand synergy to deliver a solid and progressive performance.

Brand Breakdown: Deepal and Qiyuan Lead Growth

Among the sub-brands, Deepal Auto and Changan Qiyuan emerged as the standout performers for the month.

Deepal Auto recorded April sales of 33,187 units, a 64.8% YoY increase — the fastest growth rate within the group. The Deepal S05 alone contributed 17,269 units in a single month, serving as the brand's sales anchor and continuing to attract younger consumers with its competitive value proposition.

Changan Qiyuan delivered 32,118 units in April, with the all-new Q05 model performing exceptionally well at 16,128 units. Notably, the Qiyuan AQ series achieved a staggering 159% YoY increase, demonstrating explosive market traction. The comprehensive upgrade of smart features is widely regarded as the key driver behind the series' rapid ascent.

Avatr posted April sales of 5,279 units. As Changan's flagship brand for the premium intelligent EV segment, Avatr is steadily building brand recognition, bolstered by its deep collaboration with Huawei on intelligent driving technology. However, facing intense competition from rivals such as AITO and XPeng, Avatr still needs to achieve greater breakthroughs in sales volume.

Additionally, the Changan brand (including ICE and hybrid models) delivered 46,900 units in April, while the Changan Kaicheng commercial vehicle division delivered 21,700 units, providing a stable foundation for the group's overall sales.

Rising NEV Share Signals Accelerating Transformation

Structurally, Changan's NEV deliveries in April accounted for nearly 45% of total deliveries, a significant increase from the same period last year, marking an acceleration in the company's new energy transformation.

In the area of intelligent technology, Changan has been ramping up investment in recent years. From the intelligent driving solutions developed in partnership with Huawei, to its proprietary "Zhuge Smart" cockpit system, and the L2+ intelligent driving assistance features now standard across the Qiyuan and Deepal lineups, Changan is working to establish AI-powered intelligence as a core competitive moat.

Overseas Markets Emerge as the Second Growth Curve

The robust overseas growth is one of the most noteworthy highlights in Changan's April data. With 72,700 units delivered overseas and a 29.9% YoY increase, overseas sales now account for approximately 34.7% of the group's total deliveries.

In recent years, Changan has accelerated its global expansion, actively establishing manufacturing facilities and distribution channels in emerging markets across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. As Chinese automakers build technological advantages in electrification and intelligent features, overseas markets are becoming a crucial pillar of Changan's "second growth curve."

Outlook: Steady Progress Amid Intensifying Competition

China's domestic NEV market has entered an "elimination round" phase in 2025, with ongoing price wars and accelerating technological iteration posing severe challenges for every automaker. Changan Auto has demonstrated strong resilience under pressure through its multi-brand matrix covering diverse market segments and sustained investment in cutting-edge areas such as intelligent driving and AI-powered cockpits.

Looking ahead, as more new models equipped with advanced intelligent driving capabilities hit the market and overseas production capacity gradually ramps up, whether Changan can achieve a greater breakthrough in its full-year sales targets remains a story worth watching.