Ideanomics’ MEG secures first order for Qingdao EV Hub

Ideanomics’, Mobile Energy Global (MEG) division has announced that its Qingdao subsidiary Qingdao Chengyang Ainengju New Energy Sales and Service Co., Ltd has secured its first EV order from a Hangzhou-based customer for 130 EV units from SAIC’s Roewe brand.

The order value is approximately CNY17.5 million (approx. $2.5 million), and is comprised of 80 units of Roewe's 2019 model ei6 Honor 80 Deluxe Edition, 20 units of its 2020 EX5 vehicle, and 30 units of its ei5 2020 Deluxe Edition. The order is for immediate delivery and anticipated to be completed within the second quarter. Qingdao Chengyang Ainengju New Energy Sales and Service Co., Ltd assisted with financing and purchase activities on behalf of its customer.

“We are very pleased to have secured this first meaningful order for our Qingdao centre, particularly as the customer required financing assistance with its EV orders,” said Alf Poor, CEO of Ideanomics. “Our MEG team was able to fulfill this quickly and efficiently, through our Qingdao subsidiary, getting the customer the terms they needed. This type of order is precisely why we developed our S2F2C model, and we're delighted our Qingdao activities are underway.”