UTAC, an operator of automotive testing facilities in 19 global locations, has announced a major expansion in China. A new proving ground is due to be opened in Huainan, in central Anhui province.
Established in partnership with Huainan City Government, the proving ground will serve as the strategic operational base for UTAC Group in China and provide advanced testing facilities and expertise for the mobility industry.
The Huainan facility will feature tracks for vehicle testing, a technology park with workshops and offices available to rent, and a conference and exhibition centre. The purpose-built laboratories will be equipped with the latest equipment for testing the next generations of new energy vehicles.
The Huainan site is the latest in a long list of recent investments to be announced by UTAC. Its work was recognised in the Proving Ground category of the 2025 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
Anhui Province is a central hub for the overall mobility industry in China, and the new Huainan proving ground will be a major strategic asset for the UTAC Group. With a population of 70 million people, Anhui province has an extensive mobility ecosystem, including brands such as BYD, Changan, Chery, JAC, NIO and Volkswagen, along with their respective supply chains. With around 3.7 million vehicles built in 2025, Anhui is China’s leading province for vehicle manufacturing, new‑energy vehicle output, and overall vehicle exports.
Commenting on the UTAC Huainan project, Mayor Zhang Zhiqiang of Huainan City said: “This represents a significant milestone in Huainan’s efforts to accelerate the development of its intelligent connected vehicle industry. It is of great importance in bridging the critical gap in the regional automotive sector’s industrial chain of ‘testing-production-export’ and establishing a specialised vehicle testing and certification platform with international recognition.
“The successful cooperation on this project will undoubtedly advance the high-end and intelligent transformation of the regional automotive industry, providing strong impetus for Anhui Province’s efforts to foster a new energy vehicle industrial cluster with international competitiveness,” he added.
