# Geely and Daimler set up joint venture to build Smart cars in China

Daimler and Geely announced a joint venture to produce the next generation of Smart electric cars in China at a purpose-built factory. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2019.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2019-04-04
- Where: China
- Status: announced
- Products: Smart electric cars
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Daimler](https://endata.com/companies/3543.md) (partner)
- [Geely Holding](https://endata.com/companies/25757.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [tiresandparts.net](https://tiresandparts.net/news/automotive/geely-and-daimler-set-up-joint-venture-to-build-smart-cars-in-china/), 2019-04-04: "Daimler has announced that it will be setting up a joint venture with Geely to make the next generation of its Smart electric cars in China."

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