SAIC and Audi Deepen Collaboration to Co-Develop Next-Generation All-Electric Models

[Company Partnership] SAIC and Audi have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop the next generation of all-electric AUDI-branded vehicles.

Core Development Direction: Four New Models Based on Localized Platform

The two parties will co-develop four new AUDI-branded models based on the next-generation intelligent digital platform, targeting the B-segment and C-segment markets. Leveraging SAIC’s localized supply chain and intelligent technologies, the collaboration aims to enhance R&D efficiency and product-market fit.

Key Metrics: R&D Cycle Reduced by 30%–40%

Audi will establish an innovation technology center in Shanghai, leading the development of intelligent electrification and full-value-chain vehicle engineering, with a focus on AI-powered smart cockpits and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). This initiative enables core technology localization and shortens the new model development cycle by 30%–40% compared to Europe.

Product Rollout: E5 Already Launched, E7X to Debut Next Year

The Audi E5 Sportback was launched in 2025, and the mid-to-large SUV E7X is scheduled to make its global debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. A third model, a sporty sedan, will be introduced in 2027, continuously expanding Audi’s electric vehicle portfolio.