Zhidian Automobile Explained

Zhidian Automobile
Industry:	Automotive
Founded:	17 July 2018
Founder:	Ma Jianfeng
Hq Location City:	Zhuzhou, Hunan
Hq Location Country:	China
Area Served:	China
Key People:	Ma Jianfeng
Products:	Electric vehicles

Hunan Zhidian Smart New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., more commonly known as Zhidian Automobile, is a Chinese electric vehicle company based in Zhuzhou, Hunan.^[1]

History

Zhidian Automobile was founded on 17 July 2018 by Ma Jianfeng.^[2]

On 28 June 2021, Zhidian Automobile celebrated the completion of its first vehicle assembly plant in Zhuzhou.^[3]

Vehicles

Zhidian Automobile plans to produce the following vehicles:^[4]

• Zhidian F101, a small electric commercial vehicle line consisting of a microvan and minitruck
• Zhidian K201, a 4-door electric compact pickup truck^[5]

Market and Impact

The company’s vehicles are designed to meet the needs of the logistics industry, with vehicle volumes ranging from 3 to 20 cubic meters, covering approximately 60% of the industry’s requirements.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-09-22 . SAIC joins forces with CATL and two oil giants to offer battery swap services . 2024-08-10 . CnEVPost . en-US.
2. Web site: Zhidian Completes Series A Funding of CNY 1 Bn. EqualOcean. Yuan Jingming. 15 June 2021. 14 July 2023.
3. Web site: Hunan Zhidian Smart New Energy Automotive completes construction of final assembly line at Zhuzhou manufacturing site. MarkLines. 1 July 2021. 14 July 2023.
4. Web site: Zhidian Automobile. Autohome. 14 July 2023.
5. Web site: China’s first pickup truck from a pure electric platform – Zhidian K201 electric pickup truck exposed. China Pickup Trucks. 17 October 2021. 14 July 2023.
6. Web site: Zhidian Automobile General Information . pitchbook.com.