Changan aims for top 10 global automaker by 2030 with 5 million sales

Chinese automaker Changan plans to reach 5 million global sales by 2030, with 60% electric/hybrid models, focusing on exports and sodium-ion battery tech.
Chinese automaker Changan has announced its strategic goal to break into the world’s top 10 automotive groups by 2030. The company plans to boost its global sales to 5 million vehicles, with electric and hybrid models expected to account for 60% of that total. These plans were unveiled ahead of the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.In 2025, Changan sold 2.9 million vehicles, including joint ventures with Ford and Mazda, ranking 13th globally. To reach its 5-million target, the brand must increase its volumes by more than two-thirds.The company is also betting heavily on exports. By 2030, it aims to sell between 1.4 and 1.8 million vehicles outside China. For context, that figure stood at 638,000 units in 2025.Changan is actively expanding its electric and hybrid lineup through its Deepal, Avatr, and Nevo brands. The company is already focusing on technologies that could lower costs and broaden its customer base.In 2027, the brand plans to launch two electric sedans equipped with sodium-ion batteries from CATL. These batteries are cheaper than lithium-ion ones because they use abundant raw materials like salt, though they currently lag in energy density. The new models are expected to offer a range of around 400 km, positioning them for the mass market.Changan isn’t alone in its ambitious push. Geely aims to achieve 6.5 million sales by 2030, while BYD expects half of its revenue to come from outside China.With growth slowing in the domestic Chinese market, automakers are increasingly turning to overseas markets, including Europe. This shift is intensifying competition and reshaping the global automotive landscape.