Automotive Supply Chain

Automotive today rely on highly distributed capabilities: design, engineering, component supply, manufacturing, and software may all be handled by different organisations across multiple regions. China’s NEV-focused ecosystem has matured across each of these layers, offering viable pathways for overseas OEMs and new entrants seeking speed, cost control, and industrial readiness.

Sunway supports the formation of cross-border automotive projects by helping clients identify practical combinations of China-based design houses, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, manufacturing partners, and digital-platform providers. Our emphasis is on alignment—ensuring that the vehicle architecture, component selection, and manufacturing approach match the target market’s standards, budget, and delivery timelines.

With deep exposure to China’s automotive clusters, we understand how key systems such as battery-electric platforms, thermal solutions, interiors, connectivity, and driver-assistance modules are integrated in practice. This insight helps clients avoid fragmented sourcing that can lead to downstream challenges in validation, warranty management, and after-sales support.

A successful project requires clear sequencing: concept definition, engineering and simulation, prototype development, testing, and an industrial ramp that may include local assembly options. Sunway helps structure milestones and partner responsibilities so that technical decisions remain consistent as the programme moves from design to production.

Overseas markets aiming to launch compact electric vehicles EV brands on accelerated timelines. They may not have full in-house R&D capacity but still require a complete platform that meets local safety and certification standards.

Sunway can support partner selection around a China-based engineering group with turnkey experience, supported by battery, e-drive, thermal management, and interior-module suppliers. Work typically includes styling and packaging, detailed engineering and simulation, prototype builds, and creation of a test and certification plan aligned with local requirements.

To ensure a feasible market launch, we help define the sourcing and industrial pathway—whether production remains in China, follows a CKD/SKD approach, or involves local assembly—together with spare-parts planning and support mechanisms to sustain vehicles after initial delivery.