Bordrin history under Independent. Origin: China. Status: Defunct. Bordrin was a short-lived Chinese electric vehicle startup that aimed to produce smart EVs but collapsed in 2020 amid financial difficulties and unpaid wages.
Bordrin Motors was established as an independent electric vehicle startup in Beijing, focusing on the research, development, and production of smart electric vehicles. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
The company showcased its first concept vehicle, the Bordrin iV2, signaling its intent to enter the competitive Chinese electric vehicle market with compact urban mobility. #China #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Bordrin unveiled the iV6, a compact electric crossover, at the Beijing Auto Show, presenting it as their first production-ready model targeting mass-market consumers. #China #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Bordrin broke ground on a major manufacturing facility in Zhejiang province with an planned initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year to support its upcoming production models. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
The brand expanded its planned lineup with the iV7, a larger mid-size electric SUV concept showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show, aiming for a premium market segment. #China #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
The company announced that the iV6 was entering pre-production and finalized its design for a planned market launch, promising a range of over 400 kilometers on a single charge. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Bordrin signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Magna Steyr to jointly develop the iV6's vehicle platform and engineering, aiming to ensure high manufacturing standards. #China #Independent #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:
Amid a broader cooling of the Chinese EV market and reduced subsidies, Bordrin delayed the market launch of the iV6, pushing its anticipated delivery timeline into 2020. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
The Bordrin iV6 was officially listed in the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog, a necessary regulatory step indicating the vehicle was certified for production and sale. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Reports surfaced that Bordrin was facing severe financial difficulties, with employees protesting over unpaid wages and the company struggling to secure further funding. #China #Independent #Independent Source — Wikipedia:
Despite receiving regulatory approval, the company officially abandoned plans to mass-produce the iV6 as capital dried up completely during the economic downturn. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
The company's headquarters and operations effectively ceased as executives departed and the remaining staff were dismissed without severance, marking the operational collapse of the brand. #China #Independent #Independent Source — Wikipedia:
Bordrin Motors was officially declared bankrupt and entered liquidation proceedings, joining a wave of Chinese EV startups that failed to survive the subsidy cutbacks and market competition. #China #Independent #Independent Source — Wikipedia:
The remaining assets of Bordrin were liquidated to pay off creditors, and the brand was formally dissolved, ending its brief six-year history in the Chinese EV sector. #China #Independent #Independent Source — Wikipedia: