(1) Foundation for Growth
Xiamen is a national leader in automotive innovation, designated as one of the first pilot cities for comprehensive public vehicle electrification, and one of the second group of pilot cities for smart city infrastructure integrated with intelligent connected vehicles (ICV). The city boasts a robust automotive ecosystem encompassing vehicle and parts manufacturing, notably pioneering the commercialization of new energy buses in China. King Long Group holds a leading domestic market share and technological advantage in medium and large-sized buses. Key component suppliers in Xiamen include JTEKT, Hongfa Automotive Electronics, and Xiamen Tungsten’s permanent magnet motor division.
(2) Strategic Focus
● Core Electrification Components (Battery, Motor, and Electronic Control System): Supporting breakthroughs and industrialization of technologies like solid-state batteries and sodium-ion batteries; Promoting the adoption of key electric drive system technologies, including high-efficiency, high-power drive motors and hub motors;
● Key Components: Supporting chassis component manufacturers in mastering technologies such as steer-by-wire; Attracting investment in tire and wheel hub production; Driving the lightweighting and intelligent upgrading of interior/exterior trim and other components;
● Intelligent Connectivity (ICV): Leveraging the R&D strengths of King Long Group and the safety testing expertise of Xiamen Municipal Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, and in response to application-specific needs to prioritize the development of core products such as intelligent driving technology, sensing hardware (including automotive sensors, millimeter-wave radar, and high-definition cameras), communication modules, intelligent cockpits, cloud control platforms, and in-vehicle displays.
(3) Dedicated Industrial Parks and Infrastructure
Jimei Mechanical Industry Concentration Area; Tongxiang Hi-Tech City; Torch (Xiang’an) Industrial Zone; Huli Smart Transportation Industrial Park
(4) Contact Details
Lead Agency: Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Contact: LU Mengchao
Tel: +86-592-2896871
