Kaixin Auto Holdings Announces Plans for Smaller Size Electric Vehicles

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Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) announced plans to enter the smaller electric vehicle (EV) market in China, focusing on subcompact and minicompact models. The company is exploring mergers and acquisitions with various electric car manufacturers to accelerate development. With EV technology advancing and production costs decreasing, sales of smaller EVs in China are projected to reach 5 million units by 2025, highlighting a shift in consumer preference towards light and compact vehicles.

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• Plans to enter the smaller size electric vehicle market in China, targeting subcompact and minicompact categories.
• Sales forecast of 5 million units for smaller EVs by 2025 indicates strong market potential.

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BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaixin Auto Holdings (“Kaixin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KXIN) today announced plans to enter the smaller size electric vehicle (EV) market in China. Kaixin’s new energy vehicle unit has launched development plans focused on smaller EV models in the subcompact and minicompact categories. To speed up the process, the Company has discussed mergers and acquisitions with a number of electric car manufacturers. Kaixin will disclose the results in a timely manner.

Automobiles have been gradually shifting from a symbol of wealth and social status to the fundamental role of transportation tool in China. The rapid development of electric vehicle technology has closed in the technological gap to fuel vehicles and substantially lowered production costs, which has led to more consumption of electric vehicles. In addition, the rise of the younger generation of consumers in Chinese cities, who carry a preference for vehicles of lighter weight and smaller size, has made smaller size electric cars a dark horse in the Chinese automobile market segmentation. Sales of subcompact and minicompact electric cars are forecasted to reach 5 million units in 2025, making it one of the best-selling models in Chinese auto market.

About Kaixin Auto Holdings

Kaixin Auto Holdings is one of the primary dealership networks in the premium used car segment and new car sales in China. Supported by the rapid growth of China's used car market and leveraging its own hybrid business model that offers both strong online and offline presence, Kaixin has transformed from a tech-enabled financing platform into a nationwide dealer network that combines its own and affiliated dealers as well as value-added services.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook for 2021 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Kaixin’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Kaixin may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kaixin’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: our goals and strategies; our future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the social networking site market in China; our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our services; our expectations regarding the retention and strengthening of our relationships with used auto dealerships; our plans to enhance user experience, infrastructure and service offerings; competition in our industry in China; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to our industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Kaixin does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

Kaixin Auto Holdings
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kaixin.com 

SOURCE: Kaixin Auto Holdings

FAQ

What is Kaixin Auto Holdings' new strategy for electric vehicles?

Kaixin Auto Holdings plans to enter the smaller size electric vehicle market in China, focusing on subcompact and minicompact models.

What are the projected sales figures for smaller electric vehicles in China by 2025?

Sales of subcompact and minicompact electric vehicles in China are forecasted to reach 5 million units by 2025.

Is Kaixin Auto Holdings considering mergers and acquisitions in the EV sector?

Yes, Kaixin Auto Holdings is discussing mergers and acquisitions with several electric car manufacturers to expedite their entry into the smaller EV market.

What market trend is driving the demand for smaller electric vehicles in China?

The younger generation of consumers in Chinese cities shows a preference for lighter and smaller vehicles, contributing to the demand for smaller electric cars.