Harbin Dongan Auto Engine

What Harbin Dongan Auto Engine does

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) is a Harbin-headquartered, Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed (600178) powertrain manufacturer founded in 1948 and controlled by China South Industries Group through China Changan Automobile Group. The company designs and manufactures internal combustion engines (natural aspiration, turbocharged direct injection), new energy range-extender engines (M-series, N-series), rotary engines (R05E/R10TE) for low-altitude aviation applications, manual and automatic transmissions (MT, 6AT, 8AT), dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT), and key components (crankshafts, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads). Core engineering differentiators include >43% thermal efficiency on methanol (N25TM) and Miller-cycle (N20TDE) range-extender platforms, deep Atkinson cycle architectures, and aviation-grade rotary technology targeting eVTOL and unmanned aircraft markets.

DAAE generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of powertrain systems directly to automotive OEMs, with no public list pricing — contracts are project-based and tied to OEM vehicle production volumes. The company serves nearly 100 domestic mainstream automakers representing over 50% market share, with a customer roster spanning traditional commercial/passenger OEMs (Foton, Changan, Dongfeng, JAC) and leading new energy OEMs (XPeng, Voyah, Xiaomi SkyNomad, Li Auto). Distribution includes direct domestic OEM sales, independent product exports to Europe and Asia, and embedded supply through complete vehicle exports to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Marketing combines direct account management, major industry exhibitions (CIIE, Shanghai Auto Show, Airshow China), earned media via Xinhua and CCTV, and an active corporate website.

DAAE is executing a "Third Entrepreneurship" strategic pivot under parent China Changan's 2025 reorganization, with emphasis on new energy range-extender systems, methanol-fuel engines, and aviation/eVTOL powertrains. Operational footprint includes a headquarters manufacturing base in Harbin, a 488-million-yuan new energy hybrid system production base (200,000 units/year Phase 1 capacity), a co-located Munich R&D center with Voyah, and 4 national + 5 provincial innovation platforms under its Range-Extending Power System Research Institute.

Name

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine

Legal name

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (哈尔滨东安汽车动力股份有限公司)

Website

https://daae.com.cn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine (SSE: 600178) designs and manufactures engines, range-extender powertrains, transmissions, and hybrid drive systems for nearly 100 Chinese automotive OEMs, with growing focus on new energy vehicles and low-altitude aviation applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Powertrain Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA), Passenger Vehicle Transmission & Drivetrain Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAG), Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

Keywords

• Automotive powertrain systems
• Range-extender engines
• Automatic transmissions
• Hybrid drive systems
• Rotary engines

Headquarters

HQ city

Harbin

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 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. Automotive Powertrain System Sales: DAAE generates revenue by manufacturing and selling engines (ICE, range-extender, rotary), transmissions (MT, AT, DHT), and hybrid powertrain systems to automotive OEMs. Products are sold directly to vehicle manufacturers as integrated powertrain solutions. The company serves nearly 100 domestic mainstream automakers representing over 50% market share, with exports to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America via整车出口 (complete vehicle) and单独出口 (standalone product export) channels. Revenue is project-based with lifetime vehicle production volumes driving order values.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine manufactures and sells automotive powertrain systems — including gasoline engines, new-energy range-extender engines, rotary engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT) — directly to vehicle manufacturers (OEMs). It delivers integrated engine + transmission + hybrid-drive solutions for passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, new-energy vehicles, and aviation/low-altitude mobility applications.

Product overview

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine (DAAE) offers a comprehensive powertrain portfolio comprising three engine product platforms (natural aspiration, turbocharged direct injection, and new energy range-extended power) and three transmission product platforms (manual, automatic, and DHT hybrid). The product lineup includes rotary engines (R05E single-rotor, R10TE dual-rotor) for aviation and low-altitude mobility; high-efficiency engines (N20, N25, M15N/M16N series) meeting China VI emissions; new energy range-extended engines (M12TDE, M15KE, M15NE, M15NTDE, N20E series); hybrid systems (N20E, N25E/N20TE rear-wheel-drive hybrids, 1DHR40, 2DHF40 DHT); automatic transmissions (A6F 6AT, A8F40/A8R50 8AT); manual transmissions (T18R/RA, T18RB/RC, T25R); aviation hybrid transmission (AHT22); and key components (crankshafts, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads). DAAE provides integrated powertrain solutions for high-end passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and new energy vehicles, serving nearly 100 domestic mainstream automakers with over 50% market share.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R05E / R10TE Rotary Engines Single-rotor R05E and dual-rotor R10TE rotary engines featuring high power-to-weight ratio, dual ignition systems, dual fuel injection, and liquid-cooled design, targeting low-altitude aviation and autonomous aircraft applications.
• N25 / N25TD High-Efficiency Engine 2.5L engine meeting China VIb emissions standards with high compression ratio, Miller cycle, 350bar direct injection, and thermal efficiency over 43%. Targets SUV, MPV, and pickup markets.
• M15NTDE Range-Extended Engine New energy dedicated engine meeting China Phase 5 and VIb+RDE emissions with 42%+ thermal efficiency. Supports FR/MR multiple angle configurations for passenger vehicles.
• M15NE / M16NE Range-Extended Engine Range-extender engine meeting VIb+RDE emissions with 41%+ thermal efficiency using Deep Atkinson cycle and dual PFI injection. Adapts to passenger and commercial vehicles with FF/FR multiple configurations.
• M15KE Range-Extended Engine Entry-level range-extender based on M-series platform with FF/FR/MR configurations, supporting 2in1 and 3in1 motor integration for passenger and commercial vehicles.
• M12TDE Range-Extended Engine Compact 1.2L range-extender with 60kW rated and 85kW peak power output. Adapts to B-class sedans and large SUVs with excellent NVH performance.
• N20E Range-Extended Engine 75kW max output range-extender with FR/MR configurations for light trucks, logistics vehicles, and pickups. Also supports P1/P3 plug-in hybrid applications.
• N25TM 2.5L Methanol-Sufficient Engine China's first 2.5L methanol-boosted engine independently developed by DAAE, using a methanol-gasoline dual injection system with 43%+ thermal efficiency, solving methanol corrosion through proprietary technology.
• N25E / N20TE Rear-Wheel-Drive Hybrid System 130kW max output hybrid system based on N-series engine for B-class sedans, large SUVs, and pickups. Features Atkinson cycle, e-turbocharging, and dual-motor architecture.
• N20E Rear-Wheel-Drive Hybrid System Dual-motor hybrid system supporting pure electric, range-extended, parallel, and hybrid modes. Power-split architecture enables multi-speed ratio output for efficient power distribution.
• 1DHR40 / 4DHR40 Hybrid Drive System (DHT) Front-wheel-drive DHT adapting to M15, N18/20, and D-series engines with flat-wire motor, oil cooling, and planetary gear transmission.
• 2DHF40 Two-Speed Front-Wheel-Drive DHT Two-speed front-wheel-drive DHT achieving up to 30% fuel efficiency improvement and 3,600 Nm maximum output torque, supporting HEV and PHEV modes with transmission + motor + controller three-in-one integration.
• A6F 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6AT) 300Nm torque capacity automatic transmission meeting international standards, achieving Aisin-level quality per third-party research. Mass production started June 2017.
• A8F40 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) Rear-wheel-drive 8AT for commercial vehicles with intelligent parking and autonomous driving support. ISO 26262 compliant with ASIL C safety level.
• A8R50 / A8R30 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) 500Nm torque rear-wheel-drive 8AT for SUVs, pickups, MPVs, and light commercial vehicles with high efficiency and reliability.
• T18R / RA Manual Transmission Rear-wheel-drive manual transmission for MPV, SUV, and cargo vehicles with multi-cone synchronizer rings and integrated shift tower.
• T18RB / RC Manual Transmission Enhanced manual transmission with optimized synchronization and ground gear technology for improved NVH performance.
• T25R Manual Transmission Rear-wheel-drive high-torque transmission for N20 engine matching with premium NVH and shift performance. Targets light trucks, pickups, MPVs, and SUVs.
• AHT22 Aviation Hybrid Transmission Aircraft-dedicated aviation-grade hybrid transmission system for eVTOL aircraft, flying cars, and unmanned transport vehicles. Successfully delivered June 2025 powering XPeng Huitian's 'Land Carrier' flying car.
• N20 High-Efficiency Engine Engine meeting China VIb emissions with Atkinson cycle, medium-position DVVT, and external EGR for passenger and commercial vehicles.
• M15N / M16N High-Efficiency Engine 40%+ thermal efficiency engine meeting China VIb+RDE with long stroke, dual PFI injection, and comprehensive friction reduction coatings. Produced at the new energy hybrid system new base.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAAE's 1.5T deep Miller-cycle range-extender won the 'World's Top 10 Hybrid Systems' award (世界十佳混合动力系统) when equipped in Voyah vehicles
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Voyah (岚图汽车)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026DAAE and Voyah established the 'New Energy Power Joint Innovation Center' (新能源动力联合创新中心) in Munich, Germany, marking a shift from traditional supplier-customer relationship to joint technical co-creation. The center focuses on next-generation range extenders and rotary engines, building a closed loop connecting user demand, R&D, and product launch.
• Voyah (岚图汽车)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026DAAE and Voyah jointly established a 'Joint Innovation Center' (联合创新中心) formally unveiled on January 16, 2026, building on the Munich center to deepen cooperation in range-extender and new energy powertrain technology.
• XPeng HT / Xiaopeng Huitian (小鹏汇天)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2025XPeng Huitian (XPeng's flying car subsidiary) and DAAE signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the development and supply of aviation-grade hybrid powertrains. DAAE's AHT22 hybrid transmission was successfully developed and delivered for use in XPeng Huitian's '陆地航母' (Land Carrier) flying car at the 2024 Airshow China.
• Changan Automobile (长安汽车)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2025Changan and DAAE jointly developed the WE20TG-AA hybrid platform engine, with the first prototype formally offline on March 20, 2026. This builds on decades of Changan-DAAE collaboration.
• XPeng (小鹏汽车)coreTechnology or IntegrationXPeng selected DAAE's 1.5L range-extending engine (up to 110kW) for the G7 EREV (model code NHQ6490SHEVMA), with production at XPeng's Guangzhou plant. DAAE also supplies the X9 MPV hybrid and Mona series. XPeng uses DAAE for 6 vehicle models total.
• Dongfeng Shares (东风股份) / JAC Group (江汽集团)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAAE held high-level strategic meetings with Dongfeng Shares and JAC Group in September 2025 to deepen cooperation in new energy powertrains and traditional engine-transmission systems.
• BorgWarner (博格华纳)majorTechnology or IntegrationDAAE and BorgWarner jointly developed a crankshaft-direct-coupled high-power range-extender powertrain system, successfully achieving ignition on July 29, 2025. This combines BorgWarner's torque converter technology with DAAE's engine expertise.
• Foton Motors (福田汽车)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven-year strategic partnership (since 2017). DAAE and Foton established the joint venture 'Baoding Zhihui' (东安智悦) in May 2023 for new energy business. Cumulative supply of 600,000+ engines and transmissions. DAAE also serves as Foton's #1 national dealer for Xiangling micro-trucks for 4 consecutive years.
• Huanxin Group (环新集团)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAAE and Huanxin Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on September 24, 2025, aiming to achieve deep industrial chain coordination and collaborative development in the automotive supply chain.
• Xiaomi Auto / SkyNomad (小米汽车/天空nomad)majorTechnology or IntegrationDAAE (via its Changan subsidiary Harbin Dongang) supplies the 1.5L gasoline range-extender engine for Xiaomi's SkyNomad N90 flagship SUV under the new SkyNomad EREV brand.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weichai Power: China's largest independent engine and powertrain manufacturer (000338.SZ), producing diesel/gasoline engines, transmissions, and increasingly new energy drivetrains. Closest direct competitor on engine/transmission product breadth and OEM customer base in China.
• Aisin: Japanese global leader in automatic transmissions and now hybrid drivetrains. Directly comparable to DAAE's AT/DHT product platform and the benchmark DAAE used for its A6F 6AT quality. Competes for the same OEM transmission sockets.
• BorgWarner: Global Tier 1 powertrain and hybrid system supplier, including torque converters, hybrid modules, and range-extender integration. Co-develops high-power range-extender systems with DAAE (July 2025 ignition) and competes in the same hybrid powertrain space.
• Wuxi Weifu High-Technology: Chinese automotive components manufacturer (000581.SZ) supplying fuel injection systems, engine components, and increasingly aftertreatment and hydrogen technology. Comparable as a Chinese engine-system component supplier with OEM relationships.
• Schaeffler: German automotive supplier strong in engine components (bearings, valvetrain) and increasingly e-mobility/hybrid drives. Competes with DAAE's engine component business and increasingly in hybrid drivetrain modules.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG: Global automotive supplier with hybrid powertrain, transmission control, and engine management systems. Competes with DAAE in advanced hybrid drivetrain electronics and integrated powertrain solutions.
• Bosch (Automotive): World's largest automotive supplier with broad powertrain, electronics, and hybrid system portfolio. Competes across DAAE's full range including diesel/gasoline systems, electric drive, and integrated powertrain controls.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global Tier 1 supplier with major transmission and hybrid powertrain business (8HP, 9HP, electric drive units). Competes with DAAE in advanced transmission and hybrid systems at global OEMs, including in China.

Regional players

• Huayu Automotive (HASCO): Major Chinese auto parts supplier (600741.SH) under SAIC, with broad powertrain, drivetrain, and electronic components. Comparable as a China-based Tier 1 supplying major domestic OEMs with multi-product powertrain portfolios.

Emerging players

• Geely Powertrain (Geely Auto Group): Captive powertrain division of Geely producing engines, transmissions, and hybrid systems. Represents the in-house integration model that DAAE competes against as OEMs consider insourcing powertrain capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments1 record

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