Spotlight Automotive Ltd. () is a joint venture between BMW and Great Wall Motor (GWM) founded in 2018 to develop and produce Mini-branded battery electric vehicles in China.
History
In November 2019, following an agreement in 2018, BMW and GWM established Spotlight Automotive.
Its manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu was constructed between 2020 and 2022. Its first mass-produced vehicle, a Mini Cooper SE (J01) rolled off from the plant on 14 October 2023.
Products
Mini Mini Cooper E/SE (J01) (2023–present), subcompact hatchback, BEV Mini Aceman (J05) (2024–present), subcompact SUV, BEV
Ora
Ora Lightning Cat/07 (2022–present), mid-size fastback sedan BEV Ora Lightning Cat Touring (to commence), mid-size station wagon, BEV
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