On 17 August, Delong Auto opened its FAWCAR showroom in Vientiane and launched two vehicles into the Lao market: the JOYEE S04, an electric SUV, and the JOYEE S08, a plug-in hybrid SUV.
Bounvanh Vilavong, Head of the Office of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and Yang Zhiyong, Chairman of the Inspection Committee of Delong Auto Group, as a distributor for FAWCAR in Laos, attended the event along with guests, influencers, and media representatives.
The launch extends FAWCAR’s expansion into ASEAN, backed by manufacturing from China FAW. The company built both models for Lao road and weather conditions and will use the Laos-China Railway to transport vehicles and parts, aiming to shorten delivery times for buyers.
FAWCAR priced the JOYEE S04 at USD 22,500 for a 445km-range version and USD 23,800 for a 565km-range version. The SUV runs on a Jigull electric drive system rated at 88 percent efficiency. Its battery uses High-molecular Carbon Nanocoating technology and has passed 169 safety tests covering fire, seawater immersion, and underbody impacts. The cabin includes a panoramic glass roof, a 14.6-inch control screen, L2 driving assistance, and a 360-degree camera.
The JOYEE S08 costs USD 24,800 and pairs a fuel engine with an electric motor.
It runs up to 200 kilometers on electric power alone, supports 2C fast charging, and reaches up to 1,500km on a full battery and tank. The SUV carries a water-resistant battery, a full driver-assistance system, a continuous 360-degree camera, 33 storage points, and seats upholstered in Ganoderma mushroom leather. FAWCAR ranks it fourth among the world’s top 10 best-selling hybrid vehicles.
To test both models under local conditions, the FAWCAR team began a 1,500 kilometers drive from Vientiane to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The S04 is running urban and suburban routes within Laos, while the S08 is covering the cross-border stretch into Cambodia.
FAWCAR said it will expand distribution from Vientiane to nationwide coverage as demand for new energy vehicles grows in Laos.
The showroom is located in Dongnasok Tai Village, Sikhottabong district, Vientiane Capital.
Contact info:
Phone: 020 9538 7666.
Facebook page: @Delong Auto ເຕີຫລົງ ອໍໂຕ້
