# GAC's first overseas battery pack plant starts production in Thailand

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) announced its first overseas self-developed battery pack plant, operated by unit INPOW, started production in Chonburi, Thailand on October 29, 2026. Phase one capacity is 7,000 battery packs per year, with potential expansion to 20,000.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Where: Chonburi province, Thailand
- Starts operating: 29 Oct 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 7,000 battery packs per year (phase one)
- Products: battery packs for electric vehicles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Guangzhou Automobile Group](https://endata.com/companies/15914.md)
- [INPOW](https://endata.com/companies/15915.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [channelnewsasia.com](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/gacs-first-overseas-battery-factory-opens-in-thailand-6516891), 2026-11-03: "Guangzhou Automobile Group said on Tuesday its first overseas self-developed battery pack plant started production in Thailand on October 29."

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