Yango, a technology company with a focus on e-mobility among other verticals, has partnered with Changan Automobile on electric vehicle distribution to e-hailing operators across Africa. The development, which comes amid the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with both companies, marks a new milestone in Changan’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Essentially, through this agreement, Yango Motors, the automotive business part of Yango Group, will serve as an official distributor of Changan vehicles, starting in Côte d’Ivoire, with plans to expand to other markets across Africa. The partnership will supply reliable and durable cars tailored to the needs of African ride-hailing markets, aiming to elevate the travel experience for local consumers while driving the growth of sustainable mobility across the region.
Speaking about the development, the General Manager of Changan’s Middle East and Africa Business Division, Xiao Feng, said the coming together of both companies would help Changan deliver an enhanced travel experience across Africa.
“Our partnership with Yango Group is part of our long-term commitment to empowering global partners and accelerating intelligent mobility development across emerging markets. Combining Changan’s advanced technologies with Yango’s extensive mobility network allows us to fulfil our aim to deliver greater value and an enhanced travel experience to users across the region,” Xiao said.
Driving Sustainable Mobility for E-hailing Across Africa
Yango’s partnership with Changan reflects its continued investment in developing advanced mobility ecosystems across Africa. As part of its global expansion strategy, the e-mobility giant aims to collaborate with leading automotive brands to enhance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of ride-hailing and car-sharing experiences in Africa and the Middle East.
The company operates across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Latin America, reportedly making over 1.2 billion trips globally and supporting 2.1 million active registered drivers.
Speaking on the strategic partnership, the Senior Vice President of Mobility Business at Yango Group, Mr Bolat, said his team is proud to join forces with Changan Automobile to accelerate the evolution of smart, sustainable mobility across the MEA region.
“Through our technology, data insights, and vast user network, we aim to help shape the next generation of ride-hailing experiences, improving accessibility, safety, and environmental impact for millions of users. At the same time, we are committed to elevating fleet quality, empowering local businesses, and supporting our partner drivers to deliver a consistently better experience for everyone,” he said.
Through this close collaboration, Changan Automobile hopes to provide ride-hailing customers across Africa with efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly travel options. This will contribute to greener, smarter urban mobility and a more connected future.
For both organizations, the partnership marks a transition from single-model procurement to multi-model business integration and joint brand promotion. It is also expected to inject new momentum into the development of regional smart mobility ecosystems. Building on this foundation, both companies aim to expand their collaboration to new markets across the MEA region, offering consumers smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility solutions.
This partnership exemplifies a win-win model of resource sharing and complementary strengths, reinforcing how Chinese automotive brands are deepening their integration into the Middle East and Africa’s mobility ecosystem—driving innovation, sustainability, and growth across the region—while continuing to create long-term value in international markets.