LS AUTO (officially Jiangxi Longsheng Automobile Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2022. The company is a joint venture between Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. and Jingdezhen Hesheng Industrial Investment Development Co., Ltd.[1]

Overview

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Jiangxi Longsheng Automobile Co., Ltd.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive
Founded2022
Headquarters
Jingdezhen
,
China
ProductsElectric vehicles, automotive components
Production output
50,000+ vehicles annually
ParentShanghai Launch Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.
WebsiteGlobal, China

LS AUTO focuses on the development and manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Its operations include vehicle design, parts production, and research into battery technologies.

Background

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The company was established in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, as part of a regional industrial initiative aimed at expanding the electric vehicle sector. According to local government reports, the project involved an estimated total investment of approximately 5 billion yuan.[2]

The parent company, Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology, was founded in 2000 and is engaged in vehicle prototyping, testing, and industrial design. It has completed more than 200 automotive development projects and operates multiple R&D centers, including design facilities in Italy and Singapore.[3][4]

Vehicles

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LEV 01

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In 2024, LS AUTO introduced the LEV 01, a compact electric SUV based on a proprietary EV platform.[5] The vehicle features include:

  • Top speed: 160 km/h
  • Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.7 seconds
  • Estimated range: over 500 km
  • Charging time: 0–100% in 8.5 hours (AC); 10–80% in 36 minutes (DC)
  • Ground clearance: 210 mm
  • Safety: 10 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control (TCS), and brake assist

The LEV 01 has been launched in selected international markets including Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.[6][7]

Future vehicle models include the LEV 03 and LEV 05, both expected in 2025.[8]

Technology

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The LEV platform supports driving ranges between 450 and 700 kilometers depending on battery configuration. Battery placement above the chassis provides increased ground clearance and stability. The system is designed to support Level 4 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).[9]

International Presence

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In the United Arab Emirates, the LEV 01 is distributed by DSP Motors and has been adapted for local conditions.[10]

In Nepal, the brand entered the market in cooperation with Nexon Venture, offering two trim levels of the LEV 01.[11]

In Zambia, company representatives held discussions with government officials in April 2025 regarding a potential assembly facility as part of the country’s national development plan.[12] [13]

In Morocco, representatives from Orbis Automotive visited the company in 2025 to explore manufacturing cooperation.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jiangxi Jingdezhen: Longsheng NEV Project Accelerates". Sohu (in Chinese). 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  2. ^ "Jingdezhen Electric Vehicle Industrial Project Launch". Jingdezhen Online. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  3. ^ "Shanghai Launch Company Overview". Baidu. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  4. ^ "Recognition of Innovative Enterprises". Gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  5. ^ "LS AUTO Launches LEV 01". Nepal Drives. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  6. ^ "LS AUTO Launch in Nepal". Corporate Khabar. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  7. ^ "LS AUTO UAE". lsautouae.com. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  8. ^ "LS AUTO Unveils LEV 05". EV Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  9. ^ "LS AUTO LEV 01 Price in Nepal". TechLekh. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  10. ^ "LS AUTO UAE". lsautouae.com. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  11. ^ "LS AUTO Launch in Nepal". Corporate Khabar. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  12. ^ "Zambian Ambassador Visits LS AUTO". Zambian Observer. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  13. ^ "Govt exploring electric vehicle manufacturing". zambia-daily-mail. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  14. ^ "Moroccan Delegation Visits LS AUTO". WeChat. Retrieved 2025-08-06.