Anhui Ankai Automobile

What Anhui Ankai Automobile does

Anhui Ankai Automobile Co., Ltd. (安徽安凯汽车股份有限公司), founded in 1966 and headquartered in Hefei, China, is a publicly listed bus manufacturer (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 000868.SZ) operating as a subsidiary of Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC Group). The company designs and manufactures large and midsize buses across multiple series: N-series and K-series for tourism and highway passenger transport, G-series and E-series pure electric city buses, S-series school buses, A6 tourism coaches, and special-purpose vehicles including M6 ambulances, H6 patient transfer vehicles, B5/C5 recreational vehicles (RVs), and E12S double-deck sightseeing buses. Vehicle lengths span 5.3m to 13m, with powertrain options in diesel, CNG, pure electric, and hydrogen fuel cell.

The technology stack is anchored by a proprietary full-load body architecture (now in fourth generation) with self-developed new-energy core components—motors, electronic controllers, CAN bus systems, and battery management systems—and a third-generation L4 autonomous-driving platform deployed in commercial trials. The company holds 346 patents (96 invention patents), operates a national engineering research center for electric bus system integration, and maintains a national postdoctoral research workstation. Five-modularization (electrification, networking, intelligentization, low-carbon, lightweight) governs product development.

Revenue is generated primarily through complete-vehicle sales (one-time/perpetual license pricing; commercial pricing is quote-based, with B5 RV starting at ¥365,800 and C5 RV at ¥456,800), supported by an after-sales service network under the '安凯大家园' brand (CQC 5-star and CTEAS 12-star certified), proprietary parts and components sales, and technology licensing for export markets. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales and authorized dealers in China, local distributors and over 300 overseas service stations across nearly 100 countries, and a DTC e-commerce vehicle mall (mall.ankai.com). Anchor customers include Hubei Wudang Mountain Tourism (218 units, 20-year exclusive partnership), Monterrey Metropolitan Transportation in Mexico (>1,000 clean-energy buses), New York City Sightseeing (double-deck open-top), Guangzhou Public Transport, and the UAE dealer network; cumulative Saudi Arabia exports exceed 10,000 units.

Name

Anhui Ankai Automobile

Legal name

安徽安凯汽车股份有限公司 (Anhui Ankai Automobile Co., Ltd.)

Website

http://www.ankai.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Anhui Ankai Automobile is a 60-year-old Chinese bus manufacturer (JAC Group subsidiary, SZSE: 000868) producing city, tourism, school, special-purpose, and electric/hydrogen buses, exporting to nearly 100 countries with proprietary full-load body technology and L4 autonomous-driving capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bus Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Bus & Coach Electrical/Electronics & Telematics Manufacturing (IMACADAK)

Keywords

• Commercial bus manufacturing
• Electric city buses
• New energy vehicles
• Tourist passenger coaches
• Hydrogen fuel cell buses

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 整车销售 (Vehicle Sales): One-time sales of complete buses and commercial vehicles including tourist buses, city buses, school buses, enterprise shuttles, and special-purpose vehicles (medical vehicles, RV coaches). Revenue generated from domestic Chinese market and international export markets.
2. 售后服务 (After-sales Service): Service network covering entire China with '安凯大家园' service brand, providing maintenance, spare parts supply, and technical support. 2018 CQC five-star after-sales service certification, 2019 CTEAS seven-star certification.
3. 零部件销售 (Parts and Components): Sales of proprietary new energy core components including motors, controllers, battery management systems, and other spare parts through service network and direct sales.
4. 技术授权与出口 (Technology Licensing and Export): Complete vehicle export to international markets including buses adapted to local regulations, with technology transfer and localized adaptation services for overseas markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Anhui Ankai Automobile manufactures and sells large and midsize buses across multiple product series including N-series tourism coaches, K-series mid-size buses, G/E-series pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell city buses, S-series school buses, A6-series luxury highway coaches, and special purpose vehicles (M6 ambulances, H6 medical transfer vehicles, B5/C5 recreational vehicles, E12S double-decker sightseeing buses). Product lengths range from 5.3m to 13m, with powertrain options including diesel, pure electric, CNG, and hydrogen fuel cell. The company serves domestic China and exports to nearly 100 countries, with cumulative Saudi Arabia exports exceeding 10,000 units and over 1,000 buses operating in Monterrey, Mexico.

Product overview

Anhui Ankai Automobile is a bus manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of passenger vehicles across multiple series. The core product lineup includes N-series (tourism/passenger), K-series (versatile mid-size), G-series (pure electric city buses), E-series (pure electric/hydrogen buses), S-series (school buses), and A6-series (tourism) vehicles. Special purpose vehicles include M6/H6 medical vehicles for emergency and non-emergency transport, recreational RVs (B5/C5 series), and E12S double-deck sightseeing buses. Product portfolio covers vehicle lengths from 5.3m to 12m, with powertrain options including diesel, pure electric, CNG, and hydrogen fuel cell. The company serves tourism, urban transit, corporate transport, school bus, medical transport, and recreational vehicle segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 安凯大家园: After-sales service brand providing customer service, parts supply, and technical support
• N Series
• K Series
• G Series
• E Series
• S Series
• F Series
• A Series
• 安凯房车

Products and services

• N-Series Tourism and Passenger Buses (N70, N71E, N90E) Tourism and passenger transport buses designed for tour operators, scenic area transport, and highway passenger routes. Includes N70 mid-size bus, N71E high-end electric business coach, and N90E electric bus for mountain scenic areas, with seating capacities from 18+1 to 37+1 passengers.
• K-Series Mid-size Buses (K60, K73, K75, K75E, K82) Versatile mid-size buses for tourism, corporate transport, and urban/suburban transit with diesel, pure electric, and CNG powertrain options. Seating capacity from 22+1 to 33+1 passengers. The K75E and K60 are designed for urban and suburban transit routes.
• G-Series Pure Electric City Buses (G60E, G65E, G66, G67E, G70E) Pure electric city buses with lengths from 5.9m to 7m, featuring integrated electric axle technology and silicon carbide controllers. Designed for urban transit, micro-circulation routes, and municipal public transport applications. G67E is the latest model for urban bus routes.
• E-Series Electric & Hydrogen City Buses (E60, E70, E78, E80, E10L, E10F, E12S) Large pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses ranging from 6m to 12m+ including E10L low-floor city bus, E80 for Guangzhou public transport, E10F hydrogen fuel cell bus, and E12S fourth-generation double-decker sightseeing bus. Targets urban transit with zero-emission and hydrogen powertrain options.
• S-Series School Buses (S10, S58, S66, S74, S80, S86) School buses from 5.7m to 10.8m with multiple seating configurations, featuring enhanced safety designs and child-friendly interiors for student transportation. Targeted at school districts and educational institutions.
• A6-Series Luxury Highway Coaches (A6, A12) Luxury highway coaches around 9m length with diesel and pure electric powertrain options, designed for inter-city and tourist routes. A12 model deployed for Middle East market. Targets premium tourism and inter-city passenger transport segments.
• M6 Emergency Ambulance Emergency ambulance with medical equipment including oxygen cabinets, medical cabinets, UV disinfection lights, and integrated patient monitoring systems for emergency medical services. Targeted at hospitals and medical transport operators.
• H6 Non-Emergency Patient Transfer Vehicle Non-emergency patient transport vehicle with wheelchair storage, medical equipment cabinets, and comfortable seating for inter-facility patient transfers. Targeted at medical transport companies and healthcare organizations. Deployed with Anhui Blue Journey Holiday Tourism and other medical transport providers.
• Recreational Vehicles - B5 and C5 Series (C572, C570, B530) Recreational vehicles including B-type and C-type models with living facilities, kitchen, bathroom, solar panels, and lithium battery systems for extended off-grid travel. B5 starting from 365,800 RMB; C5 starting from 456,800 RMB. Targeted at individual consumers and travel enthusiasts.
• E12S Double-Decker City Sightseeing Bus Fourth-generation double-decker city sightseeing bus with panoramic windows, open-top design for tourist routes, featuring multi-language tour guide system and customizable city-themed liveries. Targets urban tourism operators and scenic area sightseeing services.
• Third-Generation L4 Autonomous Driving Bus Third-generation L4 autonomous driving bus using LiDAR, cameras, and millimeter-wave radar for perception fusion, capable of autonomous start/stop, cruise, obstacle avoidance, lane change, intersection passage, and emergency braking. Deployed in smart logistics demonstration with Volkswagen Anhui.
• After-Sales Service (安凯大家园) Comprehensive after-sales service network covering China with the '安凯大家园' service brand, providing maintenance, spare parts supply, and technical support. Includes 2018 CQC five-star and 2019 CTEAS seven-star certifications. Provides service outlet query system and four-in-one service covering sales, information processing, spare parts, and warranty.
• Parts and Components (零部件事) Sales of proprietary new energy core components including motors, controllers, battery management systems (BMS), and other spare parts through the service network and direct sales channels. Supports fleet maintenance and aftermarket parts supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• 车身强度和抗扭能力是普通客车的3到6倍 (Body strength and torsional resistance 3-6 times higher than ordinary buses)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• 阿联酋经销商网络 (UAE Dealer Network)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Joint product launch event in Dubai with UAE dealer network featuring A12, E12 and four other flagship models for Middle East market. Dealer network supports market development across UAE and broader Middle East region.
• 安徽文化旅游投资集团 (Anhui Cultural Tourism Investment Group)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2023Strategic cooperation with Anhui Cultural Tourism Investment Group for promoting camping tourism economy and customized RV products for tourism applications.
• 大众安徽 (Volkswagen Anhui)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2023Collaboration on autonomous driving technology demonstration with Ankai L4 autonomous bus participating in Volkswagen Anhui intelligent logistics project, conducting autonomous shuttle operations between manufacturing factory and R&D center along routes including Ziyun Road, Lianhua Road, and Zhujiang Road.
• 蒙特雷本地合作运营商 (Monterrey Local Operating Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Local partnership for clean energy bus operations in Monterrey, Mexico. Cooperation includes full maintenance support system, spare parts inventory, professional operations team for 24/7 support during major events including 2026 World Cup.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BYD Company: Global leader in electric buses and battery electric vehicles, competing with Ankai in the new energy city bus segment internationally. BYD's vertical integration into batteries and motors creates cost advantages Ankai cannot match.
• Xiamen King Long Motor Group: Major Chinese bus and commercial vehicle manufacturer with comprehensive product range covering city buses, tourist buses, and coaches. Directly competes with Anhui Ankai in both domestic Chinese and export markets.
• New Flyer Industries (NFI Group): North America's largest bus manufacturer (New Flyer, MCI, Alexander Dennis), specializing in heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches. Competes with Ankai in zero-emission transit bus segment with complementary product portfolios.
• Zhengzhou Yutong Bus: China's largest bus manufacturer, producing city buses, intercity coaches, and new energy buses across all powertrain types. Directly competes with Anhui Ankai in domestic and international bus markets with significantly greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Solaris Bus & Coach: European bus manufacturer specializing in zero-emission city buses (electric and hydrogen). Direct competitor with Ankai in European markets, particularly for new energy urban transit contracts.
• Zhongtong Bus Holding: Chinese bus manufacturer specializing in large and medium-sized buses, including new energy vehicles. Comparable scale and product focus to Anhui Ankai, with direct competition in Chinese municipal transit and export markets.

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Buses: International bus manufacturer with strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Competes with Ankai in premium city bus and coach segments globally, particularly in markets with strict emission and safety standards.
• Scania: Swedish commercial vehicle and bus manufacturer owned by Volkswagen AG. Competes with Ankai in international markets for premium buses, especially in Latin America, Europe, and Africa where both have presence.
• CRRC Corporation: State-owned rolling stock and bus manufacturer with vast resources and global footprint. While primarily focused on rail, CRRC's bus division competes with Ankai in urban transit and new energy segments, especially for government contracts.
• Daimler Truck / Mercedes-Benz Buses: Global bus and coach manufacturer with established international brand and dealer network. Ankai competes in international markets where Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus has premium positioning and higher price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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