In a significant move underscoring the ongoing consolidation within China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, BYD and Chengli Group officially cemented a comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship. The agreement was finalized during a high-level business inspection and strategic dialogue held on April 19th, paving the way for deep collaboration across the NEV industrial chain.
On the morning of April 19, Wang Jie, vice president of BYD Co., Ltd. and CEO of its Commercial Vehicle Business Group, toured the Chengli (Zengdu) Automotive Industrial Park. He was accompanied by CLW Automotive Group executives, including Vice President and General Manager of CLW New Energy Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Ni Wentao, Group General Manager Office Service Center Director Zhang Huosheng, and Chengli New Energy Equipment Vehicle Plant General Manager Liu Hui.
The delegation from BYD was led by its vice president and CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Business Group, Mr. Wang Jie. He was accompanied by key figures, including Mr. Shu Bo, Deputy General Manager of the Bus Sales Division, Mr. Ming Jin, Hubei Regional Sales Director, and Mr. Gao Liao, Sales Manager. Their visit focused on the Chengli (Zengdu) Automotive Industrial Park, a core manufacturing base for the group.
The delegation conducted an in-depth inspection of the production workshops at Chengli New Energy Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd., gaining insights into the manufacturing environment, operations, and sales models for new energy special-purpose vehicles. Vice President Wang Jie expressed high praise for Chengli’s achievements as China’s largest specialized vehicle manufacturer, noting that its sales strategies and cost-control practices offer valuable insights for BYD.
During the subsequent symposium, Ni Wentao outlined CLW Group’s progress in new energy projects, public announcements, and the preliminary foundation for cooperation with BYD. Wang Jie emphasized BYD’s core technological advantages in batteries, motors, electronic control systems, and chips. He highlighted that BYD’s professional and leading specialized vehicle chassis provide a solid foundation for collaboration with Chengli on superstructures, indicating broad prospects for joint development.
Cheng A-luo, General Manager of CLW Group, warmly welcomed the BYD delegation, expressing gratitude for BYD’s longstanding support. He acknowledged BYD as an internationally renowned model of technological innovation in China’s private automotive sector and Chengli’s most anticipated partner. CLW has completed essential groundwork for new energy specialty vehicles, including facilities, equipment, certifications, and talent acquisition, demonstrating strong confidence in the future market.
Mr. Cheng Aluo, on behalf of Chengli Group, extended a formal welcome and thanked BYD for its sustained attention and support. He acknowledged BYD’s global reputation as a technological innovator and a benchmark in China’s private automotive industry, describing it as Chengli’s most anticipated strategic partner. He further outlined that Chengli has completed substantial preparatory work for its NEV special vehicle business, covering factory infrastructure, equipment, necessary government approvals, strategic planning, and technical talent acquisition, reflecting strong confidence in the future market.
The discussions culminated in a comprehensive consensus. Both sides agreed to deepen integration across the upstream and downstream segments of the industrial chain. They recognized each other as pivotal forces within the ecosystem and committed to facilitating smooth collaboration through mutually beneficial commercial policies, including sales terms and financial support mechanisms.
Chengli Group Party Secretary He Ru’an stated that the company would capitalize on this partnership, intensifying efforts in new energy product R&D, leveraging its strengths, and seizing green development opportunities to usher in a new phase for new energy special-purpose vehicles.
The visit concluded on a symbolic note at Chengli Group’s headquarters, where representatives exchanged commemorative gifts—including a model of a deer and crane, representing local cultural heritage from Suizhou—and took a group photograph, marking the official beginning of this strengthened partnership.
