KATHMANDU: Electric vehicle (EV) battery giant CATL and Changan Mazda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop new energy vehicles (NEVs) using CATL’s advanced skateboard chassis technology.
The agreement was signed in Shanghai, CATL said in its official WeChat account on Tuesday.
This collaboration brings together CATL’s CIIC (Integrated Intelligent Chassis) platform and Changan Mazda’s automotive manufacturing expertise to accelerate Changan Mazda’s electrification strategy. It also aims to create a model of cooperation for the auto industry’s transition to electric mobility.
The skateboard chassis, which also known as the Bedrock chassis, features a modular design that separates the upper and lower parts of the vehicle. It includes standardized interfaces, flexible subsystems and a system that separates hardware and software. This enables faster development of multiple electric vehicle models, while also giving manufacturers the flexibility to respond quickly to changing market demands.
The first vehicle built under this partnership is expected to launch next year.
Both companies plan to deepen their partnership, continue exploring next-generation EV technologies and aim to deliver high-quality, safe electric vehicles to meet the growing global demand for clean transportation.
The first vehicle built under this partnership is expected to launch next year.
Experts say this partnership could be a game-changer for China’s automotive sector. It can open up new opportunities for countries like Nepal, where local assembly plants, instead of full-scale factories, could help the market adapt more easily to the electric vehicle era.
