2014 CE
Lifan enters new energy vehicle market
Lifan Group began developing electric vehicles, launching the Lifan 320EV and 620EV models for fleet and consumer markets in China. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Chronological Storyline (19 Milestones)
2016 CE
Lifan 650EV launched
Lifan expanded its electric passenger car lineup with the 650EV, a compact electric sedan based on the Lifan 650 platform aimed at urban commuters. #China #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
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2018 CE
Lifan faces severe financial crisis
Lifan Group experienced severe financial difficulties, leading to debt defaults and a halt in production, prompting potential restructuring and acquisition talks. #China #Independent Source — Wikipedia:
Dec 31, 2020 CE
Geely announces acquisition of Lifan
Geely Holding Group and a consortium of investors announced the acquisition of Lifan Group, restructuring the company and integrating its assets into Geely's portfolio. #China #GeelyHolding Source — Wikipedia:
Dec 1, 2021 CE
Lifan Technology restructured under Geely
Lifan Technology was officially restructured under Geely's leadership, with Chongqing Lifan Industry Co. Ltd. being renamed and repositioned for NEV operations. #China #GeelyHolding Source — Wikipedia:
Jun 24, 2022 CE
Livan 80V debuts with battery swap
The Livan 80V, a battery-swappable electric SUV based on the Geometry C, was unveiled at the brand launch, utilizing Geely's swap network. #China #GeelyHolding #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia:
Jun 24, 2022 CE
Livan brand officially launched
Geely and Lifan jointly launched the Livan brand, focusing on affordable electric vehicles and introducing the Livan 650EV and 80V models. #China #GeelyHolding #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Livan 650EV launched
The Livan 650EV, a compact electric sedan based on the previously known Lifan 650EV, was rebranded and launched for the Chinese market. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Dec 1, 2022 CE
Livan 80V enters ride-hailing market
Livan partnered with ride-hailing platforms to deploy the 80V battery-swap EV, leveraging Geely's Cao Cao Mobility network for fleet operations. #China #GeelyHolding #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia:
Feb 18, 2023 CE
Livan 7 debuts in China
Livan introduced the Livan 7, a compact electric SUV based on the Geometry C platform, offering a range of up to 400 km and targeting the mainstream consumer market. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 18, 2023 CE
Livan 9 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show
At the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, Livan unveiled the Livan 9, a mid-size electric SUV based on the Haoyue (Okavango) platform. #China #GeelyHolding #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Jun 12, 2023 CE
Livan expands battery swap network
Livan announced a major expansion of its battery swap station network across China, partnering with Geely's Yiwei Power to deploy swap stations in 100 cities. #China #GeelyHolding #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia:
Oct 1, 2023 CE
Livan 7 enters export markets
Livan began exporting the Livan 7 to Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets, marking the brand's first international expansion under Geely's global strategy. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 1, 2024 CE
Livan 7 Pro launched
Livan launched the 7 Pro, an updated version of the Livan 7 with enhanced battery capacity, improved interior materials, and advanced driver assistance systems. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Jun 1, 2024 CE
Livan partners with Maple for swap tech
Livan and Maple (a Geely sub-brand) announced a joint initiative to standardize battery swap technology across their respective EV lineups. #China #GeelyHolding #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia: )
Nov 1, 2024 CE
Livan 9 launched in China
The Livan 9, a mid-size electric SUV offering up to 7 seats and based on the Geely Haoyue platform, was officially launched for the Chinese consumer market. #China #GeelyHolding #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2025 CE
Livan integrates into Geely NEV strategy
Geely announced a strategic reorganization of its NEV brands, integrating Livan more closely with Geometry and Maple to streamline development and sales channels. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 1, 2025 CE
Livan X3 Pro debuts
Livan introduced the X3 Pro, an entry-level electric crossover designed for young consumers, featuring a 300 km range and competitive pricing. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Jan 1, 2026 CE
Livan targets 500k annual sales
Livan announced an ambitious target of 500,000 annual vehicle sales, focusing on expanding its battery swap network and entering European markets. #China #GeelyHolding #BatterySwap Source — Wikipedia: