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Beijing history under BAIC Group. Origin: China. Status: Active. BAIC, or Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., is a major Chinese state-owned automaker whose EV/NEV efforts are anchored by the BAIC BluePark (BJEV) subsidiary, pioneering swap-capable BEVs and joint ventures with Magna and Huawei.

Chronological Storyline (18 Milestones)

Jun 20, 1958 CE

BAIC Founded as Beijing Auto Works

Beijing Automotive Works was established, producing the Jinggangshan automobile, marking the birth of Beijing's automotive industry. #China #BAICGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Yes this building can also be seen after taking off.
Yes this building can also be seen after taking off.
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Jan 15, 1984 CE

First Sino-Western Auto JV Established

Beijing Jeep Corporation was formed as a joint venture with American Motors Corporation, becoming the first Sino-Western automotive joint venture. #China #BAICGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Actually in Yinghai.
Actually in Yinghai.
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Nov 20, 2009 CE

BAIC Group Officially Formed

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. was officially restructured and consolidated into BAIC Group, streamlining operations for future EV development. #China #BAICGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Dec 14, 2009 CE

Acquisition of Saab IP Assets

BAIC purchased Saab's 9-3 and 9-5 platform technology and IP, forming the basis for its Senova brand and future EV platforms. #China #BAICGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Mar 1, 2013 CE

Launch of BAIC BJEV Sub-brand

BAIC New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BJEV) was officially launched to focus exclusively on battery electric vehicles for the Chinese market. #China #BAICGroup #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

May 10, 2014 CE

BAIC E150 EV Enters Production

The BAIC E150 EV, one of the earliest mass-produced compact electric sedans in China, rolled off the assembly line targeting urban commuters. #China #BAICGroup #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

Apr 25, 2016 CE

EU260 Electric Sedan Debuts in Beijing

BAIC launched the EU260 electric sedan at the Beijing Auto Show, offering a 260km range and pioneering affordable mid-size EVs. #China #BAICGroup #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

Nov 10, 2017 CE

EC180 Becomes Top-Selling Mini EV

The BAIC EC180 launched as an affordable city car, quickly becoming China's best-selling EV in 2017 with over 78,000 units sold. #China #BAICGroup #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

Aug 1, 2018 CE

Battery Swap Tech Introduced

BAIC BJEV launched its commercial battery swap station network in Beijing, allowing EVs like the EU5 to swap depleted batteries in under three minutes. #China #BAICGroup #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia:

Sep 27, 2018 CE

BJEV Listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange

BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co. went public via a backdoor listing, becoming China's first pure-play EV stock on the A-share market. #China #BAICGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Mar 5, 2019 CE

Arcfox Premium EV Brand Launched

BAIC unveiled Arcfox, its premium NEV sub-brand, aiming to compete with high-end EV makers using advanced platforms and Huawei connectivity. #China #BAICGroup #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:

Arcfox at Yoyo Park
Arcfox at Yoyo Park
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Jul 26, 2019 CE

Magna Steyr Joint Venture Signed

BAIC and Magna International signed an agreement to jointly develop and manufacture next-generation EVs under the Arcfox brand in Zhenjiang. #China #BAICGroup #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:

May 10, 2020 CE

Arcfox αT Goes on Sale

The Arcfox αT, the first model built on the Magna-backed IMC platform, launched with a 653 km NEDC range and dual-motor AWD options. #China #BAICGroup #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Oct 24, 2020 CE

Huawei and BAIC Deepen Cooperation

BAIC Group and Huawei signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to develop smart EVs using Huawei's HiCar and autonomous driving systems. #China #BAICGroup #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:

Apr 17, 2021 CE

Arcfox αS Huawei HI Edition Debuts

The Arcfox αS Huawei HI Edition premiered at the Shanghai Auto Show, featuring Huawei's ADS autonomous driving system and 800V fast charging. #China #BAICGroup #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:

Nov 22, 2023 CE

Stelato S9 Luxury EV Announced

BAIC and Huawei announced the Stelato S9, a luxury executive sedan under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), entering production. #China #BAICGroup #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:

Aug 6, 2024 CE

Stelato S9 Officially Launches

The Stelato S9 luxury electric sedan officially launched in China, featuring Huawei's ADS 3.0 system and targeting the Mercedes EQE and BMW i5. #China #BAICGroup #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:

A Stelato S9 showcar in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Photo taken on 2024/12/4.
A Stelato S9 showcar in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Photo taken on 2024/12/4.
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Jan 15, 2025 CE

BJEV Restructures as BAIC BluePark

BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co. restructured its operations to focus on profitability and premium Arcfox models amid fierce EV competition. #China #BAICGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia: