Changan UK accelerates market entry with strategic partnerships in logistics and finance

CHANGAN UK PRESS INFORMATION

19 November 2025

Agreements with Kuehne + Nagel and BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK reinforce brand commitment, dealer support, and customer confidence as retail orders go live

United Kingdom - Changan UK, a subsidiary of the global car manufacturer and pioneer in sustainable mobility, has announced two major partnerships as it builds the infrastructure for long-term growth in the UK automotive market.

A new warehousing and logistics agreement with Kuehne + Nagel, alongside choosing BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK as its partner for dealer and retail finance in the UK, strengthen Changan’s support ecosystem while delivering immediate benefits for its customers and dealer network.

The partnership with Kuehne + Nagel secures 3,203m² of dedicated warehouse space at East Midlands Gateway, one of the UK’s most connected logistics hubs. This strategic facility will provide next-day parts availability across Changan’s nationwide dealer network, ensuring faster servicing, higher vehicle uptime, and stronger customer confidence. Designed to scale alongside Changan’s ambitious growth trajectory, the solution provides resilience and efficiency as new models, including the recently launched Deepal S07, are introduced into the market.

At the same time, Changan has entered into a strategic financial co-operation with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, one of the leading automotive finance providers. The agreement delivers wholesale funding to support dealer stock, while also offering customers a range of flexible financing options. This ensures Changan vehicles are more accessible for customers while giving dealers the financial tools to expand confidently as retail demand grows.

With retail orders now being taken across Changan’s expanding UK dealer network, these partnerships signal the brand’s commitment to building a robust and customer-focused presence in the UK.

The partnership with Kuehne + Nagel secures 3,203m² of dedicated warehouse space at East Midlands Gateway, one of the UK’s most connected logistics hubs

Nic Thomas, Managing Director of Changan UK, said:

“This partnership with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK marks a significant milestone for Changan as we expand our UK footprint. By combining our product line with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK’s financial expertise in automotive finance, we can provide our dealers and customers with the confidence and flexibility they need to embrace the Changan brand.

“Together with our logistics partnership with Kuehne + Nagel, we’re able to provide dealers and customers with peace of mind when it comes to accessing parts, ensuring our after-sales service offer is exemplary from the outset.

“These agreements give us the operational foundation to grow quickly and sustainably in the UK.”

Stephen Hunt, CEO BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK said:

“The motor finance division of our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and we have huge ambitions for how we build on our reputation as a leading provider of finance solutions in the automotive market.”

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Changan UK to support their entry to the UK automotive market, offering both dealers and customers a range of finance options from a provider that they know and trust.”

Murray Gascoyne, Contract Logistics Director, UK, from Kuehne + Nagel said:

“We are thrilled to support Changan’s UK expansion and proud to be chosen as its trusted logistics partner. Our East Midlands Gateway site provides multimodal connectivity options by air, road and rail, offering the quality, availability and flexibility needed to support Changan’s operations.”

These partnerships form part of Changan’s wider UK strategy to establish itself as a leading new entrant in the competitive UK automotive market, delivering strong infrastructure, trusted dealer support, and greater choice for customers.