Changan Automobile releases the Dubhe Plan 2.0, leading the era of AI-driven intelligent driving accessible to everyone

Mid East Info

18-02-2025

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2025 — With the development and empowerment of technologies such as AI, alongside the in-depth progress of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, on February 9, 2025, Changan Automobile officially released its intelligence strategy, the Dubhe Plan 2.0, in Chongqing. Collaborating with 'China's Intelligent Driving Partners' including CAC, Geely, Great Wall Motor, BYD, GAC, DFMC, NIO, BAIC, Xpeng, SAIC, Tencent, and Infineon, we jointly embark on the era of intelligent driving for all to open China's next era of intelligent driving!
The Dubhe Plan 2.0 envisions 'an intuitive AI-powered smart vehicle that understands you' and adheres to a dual approach of 'inhouse-R&D + collaborative creation,' fully launching the 'Four Major Digital Intelligent Upgrades' initiative. This represents a new milestone for Changan Automobile in its journey toward intelligent transformation and reflects its mission as one of the representatives of Chinese brands to embark on a new era of intelligent driving. Chairman, Changan Automobile–Mr. Zhu Huarong depicted the passionate competitive landscape for Chinese brands striving for excellence and expressed expectations and wishes for Chinese brands to work together with the phrase, Like the surging waves of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, Chinese brands are riding the tide to success!
The newly released Dubhe Plan 2.0 outlines a new blueprint for future digital intelligent driving: starting this year, Changan will no longer develop any new non-intelligent vehicles and will introduce 35 new smart vehicles over the next three years. In terms of intelligent driving, by 2026, the CHANGAN Tops AD will achieve all-scenario Level 3 autonomous driving, and by 2028, it will further realize all-scenario Level 4 functionality. Additionally, it is expected that Changan's next generation eVTOLs will complete its test flights by the end of this year, and by 2028, Changan's humanoid robots will roll off the production line.
Entering a New Era of Intelligent Transformation 2.0: Launching the 'Four Major Digital Intelligent Upgrades' Initiative
Looking back to 2018, Changan Automobile launched the intelligent Dubhe Plan, officially announced the '4+1' initiative and started the intelligent transformation of Chinese brands. Over the span of seven years, CHANGAN has successfully realized the objectives of its Phase 1.0 plan, solidifying its transition into a leading intelligent and low-carbon mobility technology enterprise. As we step into 2025, Changan Automobile reaffirms its commitment to innovation through AI, encapsulated in its motto, 'AI powers innovation, AI powers Changan'. The company is now elevating its intelligent capabilities to unprecedented levels with the introduction of the 'Dubhe Plan 2.0,' underpinned by the 'Four Pillars of Digital Intelligence Enhancement' strategy.
Action One: Upgrade digital intelligent solutions for equal access to intelligent driving. In terms of digital intelligent technology, Changan Automobile has named its intelligent technologies based on the SDA platform and CHANGAN Tops Model. The intelligent driving system is called CHANGAN Tops AD, the intelligent cockpit is referred to as CHANGAN Topspace, and the intelligent control chassis is known as CHANGAN Tops Chassis. These three digital intelligent technologies are already at the forefront of the industry. The CHANGAN Tops AD will first feature LiDAR in models priced around 100,000 yuan in August, debuting collision avoidance capabilities in extremely dark environments and severe weather, with night vision capabilities being the best in its class. The AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) collision avoidance speed will be increased to 135 km/h. The Tianheng chassis will bear exceptional maneuverability to provide robust safety guarantees through agile capabilities across three directions and six domains. It will debut features such as crosswind stability control and powerful braking functions in June. The upgraded Tianyu cockpit will achieve full AI integration, launching AI mobility services and AI energy replenishment services before August, based on the world's first 'multi-modal emotional interaction system.' This year, it will also introduce AIEV end-to-end interactive intelligent driving, fully capable of understanding users' natural language.
In terms of digital intelligent energy sources, a robotic dog named Lai Fu showcased the CHANGAN Golden Shield all-solid-state battery at the press conference. This battery has an energy density of up to 400 Wh/kg, with a full charge range exceeding 1,500 kilometers. It can also utilize AI for remote diagnostics, enhancing safety by 70%. The functional prototype of the solid-state battery is expected to debut by the end of the year. Vehicle validation is planned for 2026, and gradual mass production of the all-solid-state battery will begin in 2027.
In terms of digital intelligent products, starting this year, CHANGAN will no longer develop any new non-intelligent products. Over the next three years, 35 new smart vehicles will be launched, including 10 products from CHANGAN NEVO, such as an economical compact SUV, a mid-to-large SUV, and a mid-to-large MPV. DEEPAL will introduce 10 products, including a compact sedan, a large six-seat SUV, and a new rugged model. AVATR will launch 7 products, including a mid-to-large five-seat SUV, a large six-seat SUV, and a mid-to-large sedan.
Action Two: Upgrade digital, intelligent and high-quality manufacturing. Starting this year, CHANGAN will accelerate to advance all its factories toward becoming digital intelligent factories, providing customers with customized products. This initiative aims to enhance delivery efficiency by 40%, reduce carbon emissions by 30%, and lower costs by 20%.
Action Three: Improve services through digital intelligent operations. CHANGAN is advancing its 'One Body, Two Wings' AI development strategy, reshaping the entire process system of research, production, supply, sales, and service through AI. The company is strengthening the Digital Intelligent Management (DDM) platform to create a 24/7 service system.
Action Four: Shape the future of the industry through an upgraded digital intelligent ecosystem. On one hand, CHANGAN is integrating and interconnecting with the industrial ecosystem to engage in in-depth cooperation with leading domestic AI, ICT, and IoT companies. On the other hand, it aims to co-create a win-win situation with the developer ecosystem by opening up software interfaces and SDK toolkits to developers around the world. This year, new models on the Changan SDA platform will fully support hardware upgrades and software subscriptions.
Pioneers of Intelligent Vehicles in the New Era: Embracing a Strong Cycle of Intelligent Product Development
Upholding the philosophy of innovation-driven leadership for the future, Changan Automobile has consistently committed to becoming a pioneer in the popularization of intelligent vehicles in the new era. Since 2018, CHANGAN has steadfastly implemented the Dubhe Plan 1.0, fully achieving its intelligent experience goals. This includes ensuring that all new products are 100% connected starting in 2020, equipping all new products with driving assistance systems from 2020 onward, and being the first to release Level 3 autonomous driving technology. By 2025, all in-vehicle functions will be 100% voice-controlled, and to date, the intelligent voice assistant Xiao An has served 4.68 million users.
Additionally, in terms of independent research and development, Changan Automobile has not only developed the CHANGAN Tops AD but has also achieved the nation's first 2,000-kilometer intelligent driving long-distance test, the first mass production of Level 2 IACC (Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control) technology, and the global debut of the mass-produced APA 7.0 remote unmanned valet parking system, providing a seamless parking experience from elevator to elevator. The fully self-developed advanced intelligent driving system has been mass-produced in the CHANGAN E07 and has the capability for Level 3 autonomous driving production. In terms of collaborative innovation, CHANGAN is unwaveringly promoting the application of technologies like Qiankun Intelligent Driving and the HarmonyOS in AVATR and DEEPAL products.
Currently, entering the Dubhe Plan 2.0 era holds even greater significance for Changan Automobile. As the bearer of the 2.0 plan, CHANGAN will accelerate the implementation of leading intelligent technologies, embracing a strong cycle of intelligent products. On February 9, DEEPAL officially launched its all-scenario intelligent driving solution, marking a new chapter in Intelligent Driving Accessible to Everyone. At the event, the DEEPAL S09 led the lineup together with multiple products, including the DEEPAL S05, S07, and L07.
Additionally, the AVATR 07 Pro+ and CHANGAN Q07 will soon follow. The AVATR 07 Pro+ is equipped with Qiankun Intelligent Driving and HarmonyOS, making it the most advanced and cost-effective intelligent driving model available on the market today. The CHANGAN E07, released last year, is the industry's first and only mass-produced all-scenario intelligent variable vehicle, debuting the voice-controlled automatic lane-changing feature. The upcoming CHANGAN Q07, built on the new generation all-electric SDA platform, aims to create an intelligent SUV for the whole family. Changan Automobile is truly making intelligent driving technology and high-value digital intelligent vehicles accessible to society.
Leading the Future of Digital Intelligence: Open China's next era of intelligent driving
The firm implementation of the Dubhe Plan is backed by cutting-edge technology. Over the past seven years, Changan Automobile has invested more than 114.8 billion yuan, built a research and development team of 18,000 people, established a software and AI talent pool of over 5,000, and achieved more than 200 standards and 9,345 patents, to develop 46 intelligent connected vehicles and provide high-quality intelligent connected vehicle experiences for 28 million users. This has driven the complete achievement of the goals set by the Dubhe Plan 1.0 while continuously improving operational quality, reaching a seven-year high. Now, with the Dubhe Plan 2.0 as a platform, Changan Automobile is leading the future of digital intelligence, showing China's technological strength and cultural confidence to the world, and creating a new global emblem for Chinese intelligent driving.
Looking ahead, Changan Automobile remains committed to The Third Business Venture& Entrepreneurship Plan—full steam ahead with the Dubhe Plan 2.0. The company aims to exceed total sales of 5 million vehicles by 2030, with 4 million from its self-owned segment and over 3 million from digital intelligent vehicles, establishing itself as a world-class brand.
Ninety-three years ago, the renowned poet Guo Moruo penned the inspiring words 'Strive to catch up, devote all wisdom' in his celebrated work 'Ode to CHANGAN'. These words have since become an enduring symbol of Changan's distinctive legacy within Chinese culture. The launch of the Dubhe Plan 2.0 is Changan Automobile's new interpretation of this phrase. This strategic initiative not only serves as Changan's visionary response to a century of automotive evolution but also stands as a powerful testament to Chinese brands' leadership in the era of intelligent transformation. As we witness this historic moment, we anticipate with great enthusiasm Changan Automobile's journey toward a future where technology and dreams converge, navigating by the stars as its guide and charting a course through the vast expanse of innovation.
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About Changan Automobile
With its CHANGAN, DEEPAL and AVATR, Changan Automobile is one of the 'Big Four' Chinese automakers. It has 22 production facilities in 12 production bases around the world. It's global R&D network connects 10 cities in six countries (Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Dingzhou and Hefei in China, Turin in Italy, Yokohama in Japan, Birmingham in the UK, Detroit in the US, and Munich in Germany), and brings together the talents of more than 18,000 engineers from 31 countries and regions. It has had a presence in the Middle East and Africa market since 1994, with cumulative sales of 400,000 units. To further expand its global footprint, in 2023 the company launched its Vast Ocean Plan. With a mission to 'lead auto culture and benefit human life', Changan is transforming itself into an intelligent, low-carbon mobility tech company that contributes to society and meets people's needs for a better life.
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