Zotye Automobile Co., Ltd.

Zotye Automobile Co., Ltd. is an automobile manufacturer based in China, founded in 2003 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2000. The company specializes in vehicle research and development, manufacturing, and distribution, operating under three major self-owned brands: Zotye, Jiangnan, and Traum. Its product offerings include sedans, SUVs, and new-energy vehicles, which cater to a diverse range of consumer needs. Zotye has established a significant presence in the Chinese automotive market and has expanded its operations internationally. The company operates multiple manufacturing bases across Zhejiang, Hunan, Jiangsu, and Shandong, and has developed a comprehensive marketing network that spans major cities and regions. Zotye's product lines encompass various segments, including SUVs, sedans, MPVs, and new-energy vehicles, with notable models such as the T series and Z series. With a commitment to independent innovation, Zotye has invested in R&D, establishing centers in China and abroad, and aims to enhance its technological capabilities in electric vehicles and intelligent driving systems. The company is focused on creating a globally competitive brand while advancing its product quality and technological advancements.

Company Highlights: ZOTYE has established four major R&D centers in China’s Hangzhou, Chongqing, Yokohama of Japan and Turin of Italy. It also forms academician's expert workstation and postdoctoral research workstation in China, creating a professional R&D team of more than 2,000 employees with core parts design and R&D capability for traditional auto, two major parts of new-energy cars and engines, transmission, battery, motor, electric control and etc. Adhering to the path of independent innovation, ZOTYE has formed A, B and L technology platforms after years R&D efforts, while reaching the internationally leading level in modeling, mold, CAE, experiment and trial-manufacturing, NVH, inspection and testing, etc. Meanwhile, it raises the integrated platform technology research and development in an innovative manner. ZOTYE’s first unmanned vehicle rolling from the line in 2016 and realizing the L4 level auto driving on transparent roads have proactively pushing forward China’s auto quality and security into the development of intelligence. As one of the first enterprises to arrange the industrialization of new-energy vehicles, ZOTYE has not only created “six” first in the area of new-energy vehicle in China, but also initiated the operating modes of time sharing lease and public car sharing with the State Grid and other companies, providing references for the development of pure electric vehicles in China. The new-energy vehicle sales volume has broken through 37,300 units in 2016, an increase of 51.8% on a year-on-year basis, making the company the TOP10 of global new-energy vehicle distribution and top positions in the same area for a number of years domestically.