Tan Chong Motor Group & SGMW sign EV battery localisation partnership in Malaysia

Tan Chong Motor Group and SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) have signed a new agreement to strengthen efforts to localise EV battery production in Malaysia under the TQ brand.

The agreement was formalised at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, in line with the launch of SGMW’s Global 5 Strategy.

The partnership focuses on developing a local supply chain, beginning with EV battery localisation and CKD assembly. It also supports SGMW’s expansion of production capabilities across ASEAN.

The agreement was signed by Liu Zhijun from SGMW and Wan Wei Sun from TQ WULING.

This initiative reinforces the existing collaboration between both companies, while enhancing Malaysia’s capabilities in the new energy vehicle sector and strengthening customer confidence in the brand’s long-term commitment.

SGMW has recorded over 32 million units in global production and sales, including four million new energy vehicles.

Under the Global 5 Strategy, SGMW aims to build a comprehensive global automotive ecosystem covering manufacturing, technology, supply chains and industrial cooperation.

The partnership with Tan Chong Motor Group marks an important step in strengthening SGMW’s presence in ASEAN, while driving green automotive development and regional EV supply-chain growth.

Both companies will continue exploring opportunities to expand localisation and strengthen Malaysia’s position within SGMW’s ASEAN and global ecosystem.