{"id":15273,"date":"2022-02-23T12:19:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T12:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/?p=15273"},"modified":"2022-02-23T12:19:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T12:19:47","slug":"five-years-of-aiways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/five-years-of-aiways\/","title":{"rendered":"Five years of Aiways"},"content":{"rendered":"
The electric journey is just beginning and <\/strong>Aiways<\/a> expands across Europe in record time; order books open in 10 countries in just 15 months, plus China and Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Shanghai\/Munich, February 23, 2022- <\/strong>Shanghai-based\u202fpersonal mobility provider\u202fAiways is celebrating its five-year anniversary this month. Since its inception in February 2017, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer has disrupted the established order with its unique blend of smart technology and manufacturing together with international styling and quality. Focusing solely on electric vehicles, Aiways has produced an exceptional BEV at a competitive price with its U5 SUV \u2013 creating unexpected competition for legacy OEMs.<\/p>\n The battery electric U5 SUV first graced European roads during the summer of 2019, when the company embarked on an epic 15,022-kilometre prototype engineering drive from China to Western Europe, setting a Guinness World Record for ‘Longest journey by an electric vehicle (prototype)’. Since then, the U5 SUV has gone on sale in 10 European countries in just 15 months, with further market growth planned in 2022.<\/p>\n Dr Alexander Klose, Vice President of Overseas Operations, commented: \u201cAiways has grown tremendously in a short space of time, and we are very happy with the foundations<\/p>\n established in Europe. By the end of 2022, we aspire to reach at least five-figure sales through the growing popularity of the U5 SUV as well as the addition of a new model and markets.\u201d<\/p>\n Defying preconceptions, the Aiways U5 SUV is proudly \u2018Made in China\u2019. The company has boldly entered new markets offering Chinese technical excellence, appealing style and advanced EV technology at an affordable price. Aiways\u2019 fully-owned facilities in China include a state-of-the-art production plant in Shangrao with a current capacity of 150,000 vehicles; R&D and design centers in Shanghai; and a battery assembly production line in Changshu. The company\u2019s overseas HQ is based in Munich, Germany.<\/p>\n Klose continued: \u201cAiways\u2019 story is just beginning. We are proud to say our products are made in China to international standards and I believe this has become a hallmark of technical excellence. Our U5 SUV made a powerful impact when it entered the highly competitive European market. High-tech features, modern styling, advanced EV technology and an affordable price make it an appealing option for first time EV buyers.\u201d<\/p>\n The company\u2019s European business model facilitates rapid expansion into new markets without requiring investment in permanent showroom sites. Aiways sales partners control local distribution while a network of in-country specialists provides aftersales support. By Aiways\u2019 first European anniversary in November last year, the startup had already gained a strong foothold on the continent thanks to collaborations with respected partners such as Euronics, Koelliker Group, Andersen Motors, Astara (formerly\u00a0Berg\u00e9\u00a0Group), Car East France and others.<\/p>\n Aiways started 2022 on a high by securing new funding and strengthening its executive team, providing fresh management impetus and helping accelerate the company\u2019s growth plans. The\u00a0new investment\u00a0is accelerating development of\u00a0the\u00a0Aiways\u00a0business\u00a0globally\u00a0\u2013 with particular focus on\u00a0new market launches, products and sustainable mobility, enhancing\u00a0the\u00a0user experience and developing the brand\u2019s digital capabilities.<\/p>\n Aiways will introduce a new model each year, starting with the U6 SUV-Coup\u00e9, which will join the U5 SUV on European roads later in 2022.<\/p>\n Anicecommunication<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Press Office Aiways Italia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The electric journey is just beginning and Aiways expands across Europe in record time; order books open in 10 countries in just 15 months, plus China and Israel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[272,266,71,265],"tags":[273,329,345,344],"class_list":["post-15273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aiways","category-press-room-press-releases-en","category-services","category-anicecommunication-blog-en","tag-aiways","tag-anice-pr-and-press-office","tag-electric-car-aiwways","tag-five-years-of-aiways"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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