Inpow Battery Technology, the battery industrialization arm of GAC Group, officially started production at its new manufacturing facility in Thailand on October 29. The first locally produced power battery pack rolled off the line as part of the launch. The expansion supports Inpow’s strategy to strengthen the new energy vehicle supply chain in Southeast Asia and bring its manufacturing capabilities to international markets.
On October 15, Inpow said its cumulative global production had reached 300,000 battery packs. The packs are used across a range of GAC Aion models, including the i60, N60, and UT.
According to Inpow, the company represents a total investment of 10.9 billion yuan ($1.63 billion). It conducts independent research, development, and production covering power batteries and energy storage batteries. Its research and development team comprises more than 800 people, supported by cumulative investment exceeding 2 billion yuan ($300 million). The company has secured more than 700 patents.
Inpow reaches 300,000 battery packs as Thailand production starts
Local production strengthens GAC’s Southeast Asian NEV supply chain and supports Inpow’s push into international manufacturing markets.
Neutral rows show investment; Inpow’s R&D team numbers more than 800 people and holds over 700 patents.
The battery plant launch expands GAC’s manufacturing presence in Thailand. GAC Thailand marked its third anniversary on September 10. A total of 34,898 GAC vehicles were registered in the country between the brand’s market entry in 2023 and August 2026.
GAC’s Thai dealer and service network has expanded to 73 locations across 40 provinces. Its vehicle factory in Thailand is operating at full capacity and has annual production capacity of up to 50,000 vehicles.
GAC is also developing charging infrastructure in Thailand. The company has built more than 300 charging stations independently or with partners, providing over 1,000 DC fast-charging points across the country.
Source: CarNewsChina.com
