FAW Bestune Debuts JOYEE Models at Riyadh Motor Show, Secures 400 Pre-Orders from Saudi Partners
Chinese automaker FAW Bestune showcased its new JOYEE electric vehicles and signed cooperation agreements with two Saudi mobility groups at the Riyadh International Motor Show.
400 units
exceeds 3 million units
What Happened
At the Riyadh International Motor Show 2025, FAW Bestune displayed several fuel-powered models like the B70 and T90, and debuted its JOYEE series and Bestune Pony NEV models. The company also signed memorandums of understanding with GOCAB Group and HANCO Group, securing 400 unit pre-orders on site. FAW Bestune plans to pursue a dual strategy of expanding both fuel-powered and new energy vehicle offerings in the Gulf region.
- B70
- T90
- JOYEE series
- Bestune Pony NEV
400units
At the Riyadh Motor Show through cooperation MOUs
Why this matters
FAW Bestune is deepening its presence in Saudi Arabia, the largest Gulf market, by expanding from fuel-powered to new energy vehicles, signaling growing Chinese automotive influence in the region.
Terms in This Story
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a term used in China for electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles.
- Belt and Road Initiative
- China's global infrastructure development strategy to enhance trade and economic cooperation.
- MOU
- Memorandum of Understanding, a non-binding agreement outlining the terms of a future partnership.
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