Chery Jaguar Land Rover Establishes New Energy R&D Subsidiary

[Company News] Chery Jaguar Land Rover has established a new energy vehicle R&D subsidiary in Suzhou to accelerate its electrification strategy.

Core Development: New Entity Focuses on Electric and Intelligent Technology R&D

On March 10, 2026, Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Ltd. officially registered its New Energy Vehicle Suzhou R&D Branch, located at Changchun Ivy Talent Port, Qinchuan Subdistrict, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, creating synergies with the existing Changshu vehicle manufacturing base (No. 1 Luhu Road).

Key Personnel: Veteran R&D Executive Hu Shengtao Takes the Helm

The new company is headed by Hu Shengtao, who previously served as Senior Manager of Materials R&D at Chery Jaguar Land Rover and contributed to an invention patent related to braking system functional safety testing, highlighting the company's commitment to deepening its expertise in core technologies.

Strategic Foundation: Strengthening Local R&D to Support Premium Transformation

This move marks a critical step in the joint venture’s strategy in China to advance new energy and intelligent technologies, aiming to enhance technological autonomy and market competitiveness.