A Legacy Built on Roads That Don't Exist Yet
Since 1951, BAW has been moving people, industries, and nations forward.
Who We Are
Three Eras. One Purpose.
Beijing Auto Works , BAW , was founded in 1951 as China’s second large-scale automotive enterprise. In 1958, Commander Zhu De personally inscribed the company name, cementing its place in industrial history. Over 74 years, BAW has undergone three entrepreneurial eras, each one expanding its capability, reach, and vision.
Today, BAW is a fully integrated automotive technology company, designing, engineering, manufacturing, and servicing passenger cars, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, motorcycles, and new energy vehicles under one roof.
1951
Year Founded
74
Years of Heritage
2.4 Million
BJ212 Series Units Sold
The BAW Story
1951
First Startup: BAW is Founded
BAW is founded as Beijing Auto Works, the second large-scale automotive enterprise in new China. Its earliest mission: to build vehicles for a nation on the move.
1958
Commander Zhu De Inscribes the Name
Commander Zhu De personally inscribes the company name, cementing its place in China’s industrial history.
1966
The BJ212 is Born
A military off-road vehicle that becomes a national icon. Over 56 years, the BJ212 and its successors sell 2.4 million units, contributing directly to China’s national defense and economic construction.
1983
Second Startup: Reform & Expansion
BAW embraces reform and expands into international collaboration, growing its engineering and production capabilities across new vehicle categories.
2001
The 'Warrior' is Launched
The second-generation military off-road command vehicle , the ‘Warrior’ , is launched, reinforcing BAW’s role as a trusted partner of China’s defense sector.
2020
Third Startup: A New Headquarters
Chairman Lu Fujun registers Beijing Automobile Works (Qingdao) in Laixi City, relocating headquarters and launching BAW’s most ambitious chapter , full integration of new energy, commercial, and passenger vehicles at scale.
2020–Present
Four Plants. Three R&D Centers. Global Reach.
BAW expands to four production plants across Qingdao, Linyi, Huanghua, and Dezhou, with 3 R&D centers and a combined production capacity of 300,000+ vehicles annually.
Born in Military. Built for Everyone.
The BAW story begins on the battlefield. The BJ212 was not just a commercial product , it was used in military parades, driven by national leaders, and trusted in the harshest conditions imaginable. That heritage of reliability and ruggedness defines every vehicle BAW produces today.
That same bloodline runs through every vehicle BAW builds today: a commitment to engineering that doesn’t fail when you need it most.
Production Plants
Qingdao
, Headquarters
| Established | July 2020 |
| Area | 533,333 m² |
| Capacity | 200,000 units/year |
Off-road vehicles, MPVs, pick-ups, and commercial vehicles
Linyi
| Established | September 2020 |
| Area | 400,000 m² |
| Capacity | 100,000 units/year |
New energy commercial vehicles, city multifunction special vehicles
Huanghua
| Area | 733,333 m² |
| Capacity | 1,000+ staff |
Designated military vehicle manufacturer with independent R&D. Off-road and special-purpose vehicles.
Dezhou
| Area | 666,666 m² |
| Capacity | 2,000+ staff |
A0/A00 new energy passenger vehicles and low-speed EVs
Research & Development
Three R&D Centers
BAW operates three dedicated R&D centers in Qingdao, Linyi, and Dezhou, with a combined investment of 4 billion yuan. They provide full vehicle test capability across performance, safety, and environmental standards.
BAW’s power systems are co-developed with Wuling Liuji and Korea’s BP Blue, Asia’s largest engine design company, through a joint facility capable of producing 200,000 hybrid power assemblies and 500,000 engines per year.
Enterprise Navigator
Lu Fujun , Chairman
Since 1994, Chairman Lu Fujun has led BAW through transformation and rapid growth. In 2020, he assumed the mission of reviving the brand, establishing Beijing Automobile Works (Qingdao) with a clear mandate: to build BAW’s next chapter through innovation, new energy, and global expansion.
Under his leadership, BAW has grown to 20 billion yuan in assets, 8,000+ employees, and over 2,000 global sales and service points.
Local Partnership
Backed for the Long Run
BAW’s presence in Egypt is anchored by an established local partnership network with deep roots in the automotive and investment sectors , Sky Holding and El Rizk group. Decades of regional industry experience stand behind every vehicle on the road, ensuring real infrastructure, not just a name.