Guian Encounters: Inside the Magic Workshop Where Electric Trucks Roll Off the Line in 15 Minutes

GUIYANG, China, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Discover Guizhou:

In the heart of central Guizhou, the Guian New Area, an emerging tech hub tied to China's national development strategy, is undergoing rapid transformation. Data flows at scale while cutting-edge technologies are gaining momentum. Smart and efficient living is becoming the norm.The Guian Encounters series explores this dynamic region, offering a closer look at Guizhou's journey toward Chinese-style modernization. One such story begins inside a rather extraordinary factory.

How long does it take for an electric truck to roll off the line?

The answer is 15 minutes at the production facility of Guizhou Changjiang Automobile Co., Ltd.,. Robotic arms move with precision, handling welding, assembly, and other key processes. Industrial robots dominate the floor, enabling high-efficiency operations that result in a finished vehicle every quarter of an hour.These Made-in-Guizhou electric trucks are built to handle mountainous terrain, contributing to the province's transition toward green transportation.

In recent years, Guizhou Changjiang Automobile, as a homegrown brand focused on new energy vehicles, has invested heavily in building a digital and intelligent factory. Advanced automation equipment, smart manufacturing technologies, and the use of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) allow for precise control over every stage of production. Each process is traceable and digitally recorded, boosting both capacity and quality assurance.

"We're targeting the new energy commercial vehicle market and pushing ahead in the electric truck segment. At present, we have the capacity to produce 50,000 vehicles annually," said Jin Liang, Operations Director of the Operations Center of Guizhou Changjiang Automobile Co., Ltd.To meet the demands of technological innovation and varied scenarios, the company has established four major production lines - stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly. It also operates the largest R&D lab for new energy commercial vehicles in the province.

The company is working closely with leading local suppliers such as CATL and Guizhou Tyre, building a deeply integrated supply chain. From  power battery, drive motor and electronic control system to vehicle manufacturing, the collaboration is helping to strengthen Guizhou's position in China's electric vehicle industry.By accelerating the development of its EV capabilities, Guizhou is injecting new energy into the "Electric Guizhou" strategy and offering China's solutions to global environmental challenges and green transition.

SOURCE Discover Guizhou