CHANGCHUN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd., a cooperation project between Audi and China's leading automaker FAW, commenced mass production of all-electric models in northeast China's Jilin Province on Tuesday.

As the German luxury carmaker's first production base for purely electric vehicles in China, it boasts a planned annual production capacity of over 150,000 vehicles.

The production base incorporates the entire value chain of automotive production and is equipped with a press shop, body shop, paint shop and vehicle assembly.

"With the start of production at Audi FAW NEV company, we are upholding our commitment to the Chinese market and taking a significant step forward in our electrification strategy," said Gernot Döllner, CEO of Audi AG.

"The models produced here will play a crucial role in our local portfolio and strengthen our position in this key market," Döllner added.

Cooperating with FAW Group Co., Ltd., the Audi FAW NEV project broke ground in June 2022 in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun. Enditem

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