Great Wall Motors (GWM) plans to install 100 charging points for electric cars in municipalities in São Paulo. The automaker intends to consolidate the electric sector with its technological infrastructure and fast charging
Great Wall Motors (GWM), vehicle assembler, plans to install 100 charging points for electric cars of any model in municipalities in the state of São Paulo. The announcement of the installation was made this Wednesday (16) by João Dória (PSDB), governor of the state. The initiative comprises investments of R$ 10 billion that Great Wall Motors invests in the production of electric cars at the plant in Iracemápolis (SP), in the interior of the state.
Related articles
- Volkswagen wants to sue Chinese automaker for shamelessly manufacturing an electric copy of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle
- Great Wall Motors announces the manufacture of a new category of hybrid SUVs in Brazil, capable of up to 208 km/l
- Aiming to produce 100 vehicles per year, Chinese Great Wall Motors diversifies its portfolio and says it will manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles in the Brazilian market
- Great Wall Motors loses patience with the Indian government and transfers investment of US$ 1 billion to the Brazilian automotive market
- Great Wall Motors closed a purchase agreement for the Mercedes-Benz factory in Iracemápolis in the interior of São Paulo
GWM charging points will be powered by solar panels
The Great Wall Motors electric car charging network will be fed by installing solar panels in the city of São Paulo, while the second stage will have charging points in municipalities in other states besides São Paulo, according to Dória.
According to the announcement, the company's project also estimates the creation of a network of partners, startups and suppliers, for the creation of an electrification ecosystem in the country, contributing to decarbonization. Dória highlighted that the 100 charging points for electric cars will be installed in the main municipalities of SP, as a way of contributing to consumers of electric vehicles from the automaker, which plans to produce around 100 vehicles per year in the state.
The vehicle chargers will be installed at Great Wall Motors points of sale and services, but may also be expanded to commercial locations with high circulation, such as parking lots, supermarkets and malls.
The automaker's factory in SP is GWM's largest in terms of production
According to Pedro Bentancourt, CRO of GWM, as the company advances with its consolidation project in the country, it adds new aspects that will guarantee the success of its brand and its products, and the expansion of the infrastructure of charging points is important to support consumers in the decision to transition to a new type of propulsion.
In January of this year, Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced the start of manufacturing electric and hybrid cars at its unit in Iracemápolis, in the interior of SP. The automaker claims that it will be its largest operation outside its country of origin, with a production capacity of up to 100 vehicles per year.
Offering electric and hybrid models that are still under development, the company will make its first launch at the end of 2022, and the expectation is that 2 jobs will be generated by 2025.
GWM plans to become an export hub for Latin America
According to Great Wall Motors, its goal is to become an export center for Latin America and contribute to the advancement of the Brazilian market, with intelligent and electrified technology in all its products.
The automaker bought the factory from Mercedes-Benz, and it will undergo a modernization process by the end of this year, including digital manufacturing processes and an assembly line with artificial intelligence.
