Joylong Automobile

What Joylong Automobile does

Joylong Automobile (江苏九龙汽车制造有限公司) is a Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, founded in 2008 and operating as a subsidiary of Jiangte Motor (江西特种电机股份有限公司, ticker 002176). The company operates full four-process automotive manufacturing—stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly—supplemented by in-house engine manufacturing and proprietary parts enterprises, and produces a comprehensive vehicle portfolio spanning fuel and new-energy lines. Products include MPVs and passenger cars (F9, Aifei/艾菲, EM3, EF5, EF9), Sea Lion vans with both fuel (A4-A6) and electric (EA5, EA6) variants, Coaster-type buses (C6), VIP/executive vehicles (VIP-A, VIP-C, CRV, ARV), logistics vehicles (W5, EW4, EW5, V300, refrigerated), special-purpose vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, barrier-free vehicles, mobile medical examination vehicles), and city buses (E8A, E8C, E10, EC8, K8). It holds proprietary VCU development platform technology, structural and design patents, and is the only enterprise in Jiangsu with mid-to-high end business vehicle R&D, production, and sales qualifications under an independent brand, providing a regulatory moat in the segment.

Joylong's business model combines unit-based vehicle sales through national dealer and 4S (Sale, Spare parts, Service, Survey) networks with direct enterprise sales to large fleet buyers—government agencies, rental companies, tourism operators, and hospitals—plus dedicated distributor and CKD assembly relationships in international markets across 60+ countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Pricing is configuration-based and not publicly disclosed, with tiered products ranging from economic (Aifei Economy) to welfare (Aifei Welfare) to premium VIP variants. The company invests in R&D partnerships with Tsinghua University's Suzhou Automotive Research Institute and the China Automotive Technology Center, and runs marketing through auto shows, annual national dealer conferences, multi-city road shows, and PR/media. Major commercial milestones include a 20,000-unit Thailand CNG bus tender, a 10,000-unit exclusive agency agreement with South Africa's AVM Group, integration with Jiangte Motor for lithium and motor synergies, and a ¥2.2 billion J10MPV facility designed for phased annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles.

Name

Joylong Automobile

Legal name

江苏九龙汽车制造有限公司

Website

https://joylong.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Joylong Automobile (江苏九龙汽车制造有限公司) is a Yangzhou, China-based commercial vehicle manufacturer producing fuel and electric MPVs, buses, vans, logistics vehicles, and specialty vehicles for government, tourism, logistics, and emergency service customers across domestic markets and 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (33611)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Engine Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAF)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle manufacturing
• Electric passenger vehicles
• New energy buses
• MPVs and vans
• Special purpose vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 汽车整车销售: 销售燃油车系列（乘用车、海狮、考斯特、VIP系列、物流车、专用车）和新能源车系列（乘用车、海狮、物流车、公交客车）。通过经销商网络和直销渠道进行销售。
2. 售后服务与维修: 提供五星服务，包括服务网点、维修保养、客户留言等售后服务业务
3. 零部件配套: 拥有自己的零部件配套企业，提供原厂配件供应

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Joylong Automobile manufactures and sells a comprehensive lineup of fuel-powered and new energy commercial and passenger vehicles, including MPVs (Aifei), Sea Lion series vans, Coaster buses, electric city buses, electric logistics vehicles, RVs/VIP executive vehicles, and special purpose vehicles such as ambulances, police vehicles, and barrier-free accessible vehicles. Products are sold through a national dealer network in China and via overseas agents and CKD plants covering 60+ countries, serving government fleets, transit authorities, tourism operators, logistics companies, and healthcare institutions.

Product overview

Joylong Automobile (江苏九龙汽车制造有限公司) is a Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Yangzhou, producing a comprehensive portfolio of fuel and new energy vehicles. The product lineup includes: (1) Fuel vehicles spanning passenger MPVs (F9, Aifei), Sea Lion series vans (A4, A5, A5G, A6, A6G), Coaster buses (C6), VIP/RV series (CRV, ARV, VIP-C, VIP-A), logistics vehicles (W5), and special purpose vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, barrier-free vehicles); (2) New energy vehicles covering passenger cars (EM3, EF5, EF9), Sea Lion electric series (EA5, EA6), logistics EVs (EW4, EW5, V300, refrigerated transport), and city buses (E8A, E8C, E10, EC8, K8). The company serves diverse markets including government fleets, tourism, public transportation, logistics, and specialized medical/emergency services, with both domestic operations and international exports to over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• F9 A 9-seat (2+2+2+3 configuration) fuel-powered passenger vehicle with dimensions 5150x1835x1890mm, 3200mm wheelbase, powered by LJ481Q6 engine meeting China V emission standards.
• Aifei (艾菲) Flagship MPV model featuring V-shaped front face design, 4900mm length, NVH quiet cabin design, McPherson front independent suspension and torsion beam rear suspension, dual sliding side doors. Available in standard, luxury, and premium variants with 2.0T turbocharged engine and 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, including welfare vehicle version for disabled accessibility.
• A4 Sea Lion series van with fashionable exterior design, 1880mm ultra-wide body, and short-wheelbase mid-roof design for spacious passenger cabin.
• A5 Sea Lion series van with new large front face design, powered by Yuchai YCY24140-60A engine meeting National VI emission standards with low noise diesel technology.
• A5G Gasoline-powered variant of the A5 Sea Lion series van.
• A6 Full-size Sea Lion series MPV with high roof configuration, available as travel RV, executive business vehicle, and commuter bus with 10-18 seat configurations.
• A6G Electric-powered variant of the A6 Sea Lion series.
• C6 Coaster (考斯特) Unique 6-meter Coaster bus with load-bearing body structure, standard front independent suspension, and lightweight design saving about 1 ton compared to similar products, significantly reducing fuel consumption.
• CRV RV (CRV房车) Class B RV built on the Coaster C6 chassis with 5995mm body length meeting Blue Card Class C license requirements, equipped with 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 152hp and 382Nm torque, paired with 5-speed automatic transmission.
• ARV RV (ARV房车) Recreational vehicle in the VIP/RV series.
• VIP-C Series VIP business series featuring premium interior leather wrapping, luxurious details, 15-inch LCD satellite TV, built-in refrigerator, microwave, and premium audio system.
• VIP-A Series Executive VIP series for premium business transportation.
• W5 Logistics Vehicle (W5物流车) Fuel-powered logistics vehicle for cargo transportation.
• Intensive Care Ambulance (监护型救护车) Intensive care ambulance equipped with comprehensive medical equipment for emergency rescue and patient transport, featuring waterproof, anti-pollution, anti-static one-piece molded interior materials.
• Transfer Ambulance (转运型救护车) Patient transfer ambulance for routine medical transport between facilities.
• C6 Medical Examination Vehicle (C6医疗体检车) Mobile medical examination vehicle based on C6 platform for on-site health screening services.
• Prisoner Transport Vehicle (警用囚车)

Quantifiable outcome

• 纯电动车百公里使用成本仅18元，为传统汽油车的1/6
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• 巴基斯坦MY TRADING公司coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2017在巴基斯坦拉合尔市签署九龙汽车销售独家代理商协议，代理海狮系列和C6系列车型。MY TRADING公司CEO曾任宇通巴基斯坦公司总经理，有丰富的汽车营销经验。
• 马来西亚信诺集团coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2017信诺集团为马来西亚当地最大的商务车生产、销售企业，双方于2017年6月召开经销商大会。信诺集团董事长魏木维亲自带队参加九龙汽车经销商大会，九龙授予其'全球最佳合作伙伴'奖牌。
• 清华大学苏州汽车研究院majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2016与清华大学苏州汽车研究院合作开展'纯电动客车及其关键技术研发与产业化项目'，2016年6月通过江苏省科技成果转化资金项目现场考察。
• 韩国光州市政府及Pet Fun Auto集团majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 20162016年3月签署新能源汽车投资意向协议书，韩国Pet Fun Auto集团拟投资2500亿韩元在光州市建立电动汽车生产工厂，九龙汽车负责提供配件、技术、人员培训等支援。2017年7月，九龙E6电池组一次性通过韩国国土交通部汽车安全研究院的所有测试认证。
• 埃及ICEI集团coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016ICEI集团为埃及总经销商，2016年在埃及召开经销商大会，董事会主席Mohamed出席。双方就KD线合作等事宜进行深入交谈。
• 南非黑人工工商联合会及AVM集团coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 20122012年11月签订总量达10000台的独家代理协议。南非黑人工商联合会特别成立10亿兰特基金为购买九龙汽车用户提供贷款支持。
• 马来西亚成功集团majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 20102010年5月与马来西亚成功集团签署长期合作协议，2012年6月成功集团主席陈志远访问九龙，探讨深化合作。成功集团旗下拥有40多个子公司。

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yutong Bus: China's largest bus and coach manufacturer with a leading new energy bus line — directly competes with Joylong in municipal EV bus tenders, Asian export markets, and electric logistics vehicles.
• Foton Motor: Major Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer producing light/heavy trucks, buses, and vans plus an expanding NEV logistics and bus line — overlapping in product breadth and CKD-led emerging-market export strategy.
• SAIC Motor (Maxus): China's largest auto group producing Maxus-brand light commercial vehicles, MPVs, and electric logistics — overlaps with Joylong on dealer channels, fleet sales, and EV logistics markets.
• BAIC Group: Major Chinese state-owned auto group with significant commercial vehicle operations — competes broadly with Joylong across MPV, logistics, and EV city bus segments backed by deeper government relationships.
• Dongfeng Motor: State-owned automotive conglomerate producing commercial vehicles, MPVs, and specialty vehicles — directly overlaps with Joylong on government/provincial procurement and special purpose vehicle categories.
• JAC Motors: Large Chinese auto group producing commercial vehicles, MPVs, and EVs (in partnership with NIO) — overlaps with Joylong on light commercial, MPV passenger, and electric logistics segments.

Direct peers

• King Long Motor: Xiamen-based bus and commercial vehicle manufacturer with overlapping MPV, coaster, and EV bus product lines — a direct competitor in mid-size domestic and export commercial vehicle markets.
• Golden Dragon (Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus): Xiamen-based bus and commercial vehicle manufacturer with strong EV and special purpose vehicle lines — directly competes in ASEAN, Middle East, and African export markets via CKD assembly.
• Anhui Ankai Automobile: Mid-size Chinese bus manufacturer producing seat-buses, EV city buses, and special purpose (medical, school) vehicles — competes directly for municipal procurement and government fleet contracts.
• Higer Bus: Suzhou-based bus and coach manufacturer with EV city bus, premium coach, and overseas distribution — direct overlap with Joylong on city bus tenders, special purpose vehicles, and ASEAN/Middle East exports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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