Cai Jing Wang·2025-10-15 12:24Core Insights - JD.com is set to officially launch a new car in collaboration with GAC and CATL, with test drives starting at the end of October and the official announcement scheduled for November 9 [1][7] - The vehicle is expected to be priced between 100,000 to 120,000 yuan, and JD.com will provide exclusive sales while not directly engaging in manufacturing [7][9] - The car will likely adopt a "chocolate battery swap" model, with GAC being the first automaker to fully integrate this battery swap standard [9] Group 1 - JD.com announced a partnership with GAC and CATL to launch a new car, generating significant online interest [1] - Changan Automobile expressed excitement about the collaboration with JD.com, indicating industry support for this venture [3] - The new vehicle is positioned to be sold exclusively through JD.com during the Double Eleven shopping festival [9] Group 2 - JD.com has been strategically investing in the automotive sector since 2015, including an early investment in NIO [9] - The company launched its vehicle trading platform in 2018 and established an automotive division in 2021, evolving its services to cover the entire lifecycle of vehicle ownership [9] - In 2023, JD.com’s automotive division became independent, focusing on a comprehensive automotive ecosystem [9]