Changan Auto Launches Brazil JV Plant, Accelerating Latin America Localization

On March 26, the joint venture factory established by Changan Automobile and Brazil’s CAOA Group officially commenced operations in Anápolis, Goiás State. In its initial phase, the plant will launch three models—including the UNI-T—covering gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variants, all fully compatible with Brazil’s mainstream flexible-fuel technology. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese Ambassador to Brazil Zhu Qingqiao attended the inauguration ceremony, praising the project for its contributions to local employment and Brazil’s “reindustrialization” efforts. Leveraging CAOA’s well-established sales and after-sales network, Changan has significantly reduced its market entry costs. Local production also allows the company to bypass Brazil’s steep 35% import tariff on electric vehicles and utilize Mercosur’s trade framework to access neighboring markets. The Avita 11, 06, and 07—unveiled simultaneously at the event—will enter Brazil’s premium intelligent EV segment through this new channel. From Avita’s debut in November 2025 to the factory’s launch, Changan accomplished this milestone in less than six months, demonstrating its exceptional execution speed and localization capabilities. This move marks Changan’s strategic shift from “product globalization” to “industrial globalization,” providing critical support for its goal of achieving annual overseas sales of 1.2 million vehicles by 2030.