Kandi Technologies has officially commenced operations at its new 74,758-square-foot manufacturing facility in Garland, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer’s North American expansion strategy. The plant’s inaugural production unit—an all-electric golf cart—represents the first U.S.-assembled vehicle in Kandi’s product lineup and demonstrates the company’s commitment to localized manufacturing.
Strategic North American Manufacturing Base
The Texas facility, situated on a 4.56-acre site in the Dallas metro area, is equipped to produce Kandi’s complete range of electric off-road vehicles including utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and recreational models. This domestic production capability enables shorter delivery times and enhanced customer responsiveness while positioning Kandi among the few electric off-road vehicle manufacturers with North American production capacity. CEO Feng Chen emphasized that the Garland operation significantly improves the company’s operational agility and service capabilities in the critical U.S. market.
Strengthening Local Supply Chains
Kandi’s U.S. manufacturing push forms part of a comprehensive localization strategy that includes a previously announced partnership with CBAK Energy Technology to develop two lithium battery production facilities stateside. This vertical integration approach aims to secure domestic battery supply while reducing reliance on international shipping, ultimately improving cost competitiveness and production efficiency across Kandi’s North American operations.
Market Expansion and Competitive Positioning
The Texas facility’s launch comes as demand for electric off-road vehicles grows across recreational, commercial, and industrial sectors. By establishing local production, Kandi gains strategic advantages in serving the North American market, including reduced import costs, streamlined logistics, and improved ability to customize products for regional preferences. The company anticipates these operational improvements will enhance its competitiveness against established U.S. and international manufacturers in the evolving electric off-road vehicle segment.
Future Growth and Production Scaling
With the Garland facility now operational, Kandi plans to gradually increase production capacity to meet anticipated market demand while maintaining stringent quality control standards. The company’s dual focus on vehicle assembly and battery production development suggests ambitious plans to capture greater market share in North America’s expanding electric utility and recreational vehicle sectors.
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