Daimler said that the investment was based on a framework agreement between the company and long-term joint venture partner Beijing Automotive, aiming to expand cooperation between the two sides in the field of new energy vehicles. Daimler did not disclose the purchase price.
Hubertus Troska, member of the Daimler board of directors responsible for the Chinese business, said that the investment in BAIC New Energy marks another milestone in the strong cooperation between Daimler and BAIC in the field of new energy vehicles. It also highlights our commitment to further develop electric vehicles. .
In addition, according to foreign media reports last month, Geely chairman Li Shufu has bought 9.69% shares of Daimler, becoming its largest shareholder. However, Daimler CEO Cai Che said recently that the company is interested in strengthening relations with Geely. , But any cooperation needs the support of Beijing Auto.
According to the official website, Beijing New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. (Beiqi New Energy) was established in 2009. It is a new energy company under Beijing Automotive Group and has launched more than 10 models of the EH, EU, EX, EV, EC and LITE series. Pure electric passenger cars. As of October 2017, BAIC New Energy built 10,991 public piles and built 29,142 self-built piles. The construction of service stations will exceed 225 by the end of 2017. There are four time-sharing leasing platforms across the country. The number of registered members exceeds 200,000.