(July 8, 2025, Lichuan, Hubei) Today, the grand delivery ceremony for Hongqi E-QM5 battery-swap taxis in Lichuan, Hubei—under the theme "Glory of the National Car, Supreme Courtesy of Hongqi"—was held, marking the official batch delivery of brand-new Hongqi E-QM5 battery-swap taxis. The successful implementation of this order marks Hongqi's successful entry into the Hubei taxi market, breaking the local traditional landscape that had lasted for decades. It is another important milestone in the Hongqi brand's accelerated transformation from a "national car" to a "car for the people" and its deep cultivation of the mobility market, and it also opens a new chapter for Lichuan's green and smart transportation.
Lichuan municipal government leaders, representatives from FAW Hongqi Marketing Center, Hongqi strategic dealer Dayong Group, taxi company representatives, Aulton New Energy, Yidong Technology, and representatives of the first batch of Hongqi taxi drivers gathered at the scene to witness this important moment together. The delivered E-QM5 battery-swap version will, with outstanding national-car quality, provide Lichuan citizens with more comfortable, safer, and more environmentally friendly mobility services, injecting strong "Hongqi momentum" into the construction of an efficient and intelligent urban transportation ecosystem.
Breaking the Deadlock in Western Hubei, Hongqi Taxis Drive into Lichuan
As the banner of China's automobile industry, the Hongqi brand has always shouldered the mission of serving the country through industry. In the face of the wave of new energy transformation, Hongqi drives market breakthroughs through technological innovation. The successful delivery of 300 E-QM5 battery-swap vehicles to Lichuan is a key achievement of Hongqi Central South Region in deeply cultivating the regional market and seizing strategic opportunities in the mobility sector, successfully planting the banner of Hongqi new energy mobility in western Hubei. At the ceremony, neatly arrayed E-QM5 battery-swap taxis stood ready to depart, soon to become "green mobile business cards" serving Lichuan citizens and showcasing the city's image.

Battery Swapping Empowers, Solving Operational Pain Points and Creating Benefits
With its core advantages of "ultra-fast battery swapping, efficient operation, and safety and reliability," the Hongqi E-QM5 battery-swap version has become a preferred choice in taxi markets across many parts of the country. A representative from Aulton New Energy explained in detail on site the customized battery-swap solution for Hongqi: "Intelligent battery-swap technology achieves ultra-fast swapping in no more than 2 minutes. Compared with the charging model, it can save more than 2 hours of operating time per day, multiplying efficiency." At present, Lichuan has built one 3.0 battery-swap station, and another more advanced 4.0 battery-swap station is planned to be put into use in September 2025. The two stations can meet the needs of 500 cruising taxis and ride-hailing vehicles. Future plans cover the entire Enshi Prefecture, building a network of 10 battery-swap stations to make battery swapping as convenient as refueling.
Liu Yuepeng, general manager of Yidong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., emphasized the innovative value of the "vehicle-battery separation" model: "Through professional battery asset management, we have significantly reduced drivers' vehicle purchase costs and battery degradation risks, making the new energy transition truly increase drivers' income and accelerate the industry."
Government-Enterprise Collaboration, Jointly Drawing a Blueprint for Green Transportation
A representative of Lichuan taxi companies said: "Choosing the Hongqi E-QM5 stems from recognition of its product strengths such as spacious and comfortable interior, ultra-long range, and high-safety body, and even more from high trust in the Hongqi brand's 'national craftsmanship.' It will be a capable partner for drivers to increase income and a high-quality choice for improving passengers' travel experience."

Lei Xuan, chairman of Dayong Group, expressed gratitude to local government, the brand side, and all partners, and together with representatives of the marketing center promised to adhere to a user-centered approach and provide full-cycle support from products to services. The E-QM5 battery-swap version integrates the latest achievements of Hongqi new energy and intelligent safety, and will subsequently rely on high-quality after-sales service to ensure drivers' worry-free operation.
Lichuan municipal government leaders highly affirmed this cooperation in their speeches: "Introducing Hongqi new energy taxis is an important measure for Lichuan to implement the national 'dual carbon' strategy, enhance urban quality, and benefit people's livelihood. As an ecological barrier in western Hubei, we insist on green development. The operation of the Hongqi E-QM5 will strongly boost Lichuan's green transportation construction, bring citizens a lower-carbon and more comfortable travel experience, and protect Lichuan's green mountains, clear waters, and blue skies. The government will continue to optimize infrastructure, deepen smart transportation applications, and strengthen policy support and supervision, so that the fruits of green mobility benefit all citizens."

National Car Accompanies the Cool City, Setting Sail Fully Charged to Write a New Chapter Together
In a warm atmosphere, representatives of taxi drivers took the stage and solemnly received keys and commemorative gifts symbolizing the start of the journey from representatives of the marketing center and the chairman of Dayong Group.
As 300 Hongqi E-QM5 battery-swap taxis officially drove onto the streets of Lichuan, the Hongqi brand, using "battery-swap" technology as its pen, painted a brand-new picture of green mobility across the land of western Hubei. This is not only a successful product delivery, but also powerful proof of Hongqi's deep cultivation of the national mobility market and its hand-in-hand progress with local cities. In the future, Hongqi will continue to rely on the strength and responsibility of the national car to support the ecological protection and sustainable development of Lichuan, the "Cool City," and jointly write a brilliant chapter of green and smart mobility!