KATHMANDU: Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is partnering with battery maker CATL’s subsidiary Era Electric Service and automaker GAC Group to launch a new electric car called the “National Good Car.”
The model will be based on the GAC Aion UT and will come with a battery-swapping feature. It will be sold only through JD.com’s online platform.
Public test drives will start at the end of October, while the official launch is set for November 9, just before JD.com’s annual 11.11 shopping festival.
According to JD.com, the company will not take part in vehicle manufacturing. Instead, it will use its consumer data and e-commerce expertise to enhance the customer experience and manage online sales.
The partnership brings together JD.com’s e-commerce reach, CATL’s battery technology and GAC’s car manufacturing expertise. It aims to make electric cars more accessible to Chinese buyers through an online-first approach, according to Chinese media reports.
About JD.com
JD.com, also known as Jingdong, is one of China’s largest e-commerce companies. In 2024, it reported revenues of over USD 158.8 billion and ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500 list.
Often called the “Amazon of China,” JD.com is known for its vast online retail network and fast nationwide delivery service.
GAC electric vehicles are available in Nepal through CG Motors. The Aion V and Aion Y are already on sale. CG Motors has announced that the new Aion UT electric hatchback will be launched soon, with prices starting around Rs 3.5 million.
