GAC Unveils Futuristic Electric Pickup Truck at Shanghai Auto Show
Chinese automaker GAC Group debuted its first electric pickup truck, the Pickup 01, at the Shanghai Auto Show. The vehicle features a distinctive stainless steel exoskeleton and advanced engineering, delivering 12,000 Nm of torque through a four-wheel-drive system. An intelligent chassis technology scans road conditions 1,000 times per second to maintain stability on uneven surfaces. GAC aims to attract global buyers with this bold design, targeting overseas markets including Australia, Saudi Arabia, Chile, and Mexico. Production for these international markets is scheduled to begin in 2027. Additionally, GAC showcased autonomous vehicles developed in partnership with ride-hailing giant Didi, planned for deployment in Beijing and Guangzhou by next year. The state-owned company, known for its joint ventures with Toyota and Honda, reported sales of approximately 2 million vehicles last year. It has set an ambitious growth target of 15% for 2025. This launch highlights GAC's strategic push into the global electric vehicle sector and its commitment to expanding its footprint beyond domestic borders through innovative product offerings and autonomous driving collaborations.
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GAC Unveils Futuristic Electric Pickup Truck at Shanghai Auto Show
Chinese automaker GAC Group debuted its first electric pickup truck, the Pickup 01, at the Shanghai Auto Show. The vehicle features a distinctive stainless steel exoskeleton and advanced engineering, delivering 12,000 Nm of torque through a four-wheel-drive system. An intelligent chassis technology scans road conditions 1,000 times per second to maintain stability on uneven surfaces. GAC aims to attract global buyers with this bold design, targeting overseas markets including Australia, Saudi Arabia, Chile, and Mexico. Production for these international markets is scheduled to begin in 2027. Additionally, GAC showcased autonomous vehicles developed in partnership with ride-hailing giant Didi, planned for deployment in Beijing and Guangzhou by next year. The state-owned company, known for its joint ventures with Toyota and Honda, reported sales of approximately 2 million vehicles last year. It has set an ambitious growth target of 15% for 2025. This launch highlights GAC's strategic push into the global electric vehicle sector and its commitment to expanding its footprint beyond domestic borders through innovative product offerings and autonomous driving collaborations.
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