LHZ Auto Iran Operations Center — Chinese Auto Parts, Charging Piles and Energy Storage Supporting Direct to the Iranian Market

Iran has a population of approximately 88 million, with a vehicle population of over 20 million, a relatively high average vehicle age, and a large scale of out-of-warranty vehicles. Aftermarket demand for auto parts is strong. At the same time, Iran's new energy vehicle market is at an early stage, with supporting gaps in charging piles and energy storage equipment. LHZ Auto Iran Operations Center integrates Chinese auto parts, charging piles and energy storage equipment resources, providing full-category parts supply and new energy supporting services for Iranian auto dealers, repair enterprises, leasing companies, ride-hailing platforms, logistics enterprises and end customers. LHZ Auto's business is B2B wholesale only and does not involve retail.

I. Characteristics of the Iranian Automotive Aftermarket

The Iranian automotive market has several obvious characteristics that determine the demand structure for parts and new energy supporting.

First, large vehicle population and high average vehicle age. Iran has a vehicle population of over 20 million. Affected by international sanctions, new vehicle replacement is relatively slow, average vehicle age is relatively high, and the scale of out-of-warranty vehicles is large. Out-of-warranty vehicles have stable demand for wear parts, general parts and repair parts, providing market space for third-party parts suppliers.

Second, limited local manufacturing capacity and dependence on imported parts. Iran's local automotive manufacturing is mainly assembly-based, with core parts and wear parts dependent on imports. International sanctions have made mainstream European, American, Japanese and Korean parts supply unstable, giving Chinese parts filling opportunities.

Third, climate and road conditions place special requirements on parts. Iran has a dry climate, high summer temperatures and frequent dust weather, placing higher requirements on air conditioning system parts, filters, braking systems, suspension systems and tires.

Fourth, the new energy vehicle market is at an early stage with obvious supporting gaps. Iran's new energy vehicle penetration is relatively low, but the government is promoting electrification transformation, and there are supporting gaps in charging piles and energy storage equipment, providing market opportunities for Chinese new energy supporting products.

II. Parts Categories LHZ Auto Can Provide

Combined with the characteristics of the Iranian market, LHZ Auto can provide the following parts categories.

First, wear parts. Including filters, brake pads, brake discs, clutches, spark plugs, belts, wipers and others, with large demand and high replacement frequency.

Second, tires and wheels. Iran's road conditions are complex, tires wear quickly, and demand for high cost-performance tires and wheels is stable.

Third, air conditioning system parts. Iran has high summer temperatures and high air conditioning usage frequency, with strong demand for compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerant lines and other parts.

Fourth, braking and suspension systems. Iran's road conditions are complex, braking and suspension systems wear quickly, with stable demand for brake pads, shock absorbers, suspension arms, ball joints and other parts.

Fifth, electrical and body parts. Including batteries, alternators, starters, lights, mirrors, bumpers, doors and others, with stable demand.

III. Charging Piles and Energy Storage Supporting LHZ Auto Can Provide

Iran's new energy vehicle market is at an early stage, with supporting gaps in charging piles and energy storage equipment.

First, charging pile supporting. The Iranian government is promoting electrification transformation, and charging infrastructure construction is accelerating. LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides AC charging piles, DC charging piles and portable charging equipment, suitable for Chinese new energy vehicles and some international brand models.

Second, energy storage equipment supporting. Iran's power supply fluctuates, and energy storage equipment can help customers stabilize power use and reduce operating costs. LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides commercial and industrial energy storage and household energy storage equipment, suitable for charging stations, repair shops and end customer needs.

Third, integrated delivery of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage. For Chinese new energy inventory vehicle exports to Iran, LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides charging piles and energy storage equipment supporting, forming an integrated delivery solution of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage.

IV. LHZ Auto Can Provide C2B Deep Customization Services

LHZ Auto's deep customization vehicle business focuses on customized matching and batch export of sedans, SUVs, commercial vehicles and new energy vehicles. For the Iranian market, LHZ Auto can provide C2B deep customization services, and many products can be customized according to customer needs, making products highly match customer business scenarios.

First, whole vehicle deep customization. Based on Iranian customers' usage scenarios, model preferences, configuration needs and left-hand drive requirements, it provides whole vehicle deep customization solutions, covering sedans, SUVs, commercial vehicles and new energy vehicles.

Second, parts deep customization. Based on Iranian customers' vehicle structure, repair needs and procurement batches, it provides parts deep customization solutions, including category combination customization, packaging customization, label customization and batch customization.

Third, charging piles and energy storage equipment deep customization. Based on Iranian customers' charging scenarios, power conditions, installation environment and operational needs, it provides charging piles and energy storage equipment deep customization solutions, including power customization, interface customization, appearance customization and system integration customization.

Fourth, container loading solution deep customization. Based on parts categories, quantities, transportation methods and destination country customs clearance requirements, it provides container loading solution deep customization, improving loading efficiency and reducing transportation costs.

Fifth, integrated deep customization of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage. For Chinese new energy inventory vehicle exports to Iran, LHZ Auto can provide an integrated deep customization solution of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage, from model selection, configuration customization, charging supporting to energy storage supporting, forming a complete delivery solution.

V. LHZ Auto Can Provide Containers for Loading Supporting Products

Many parts and accessory customers need to purchase containers to load parts and other supporting products. LHZ Auto can provide containers to help customers solve loading, transportation and delivery issues, forming an integrated delivery solution of parts plus containers plus logistics.

First, container supply. LHZ Auto can provide standard containers and special containers, suitable for loading needs of different parts categories.

Second, loading solutions. LHZ Auto can design loading solutions for customers based on parts categories, quantities and transportation methods, improving container utilization and reducing transportation costs.

Third, integrated delivery. The integrated delivery of parts plus containers plus logistics helps customers simplify procurement processes and reduce coordination costs.

VI. Logistics and Delivery Capabilities

LHZ Auto Iran Operations Center relies on LHZ Group's logistics sector to provide cross-border transportation and customs clearance delivery from Chinese ports to all of Iran.

First, Iran TIR dedicated line. The Iran TIR dedicated line is a sub-line of LHZ Middle East TIR Trucking. It departs via Khorgos Port, crossing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan directly to Iran, with a total transit time of 10 to 12 days. The southern alternative route departs via Kashgar Port, transiting Kyrgyzstan, entering Uzbekistan or Tajikistan, then entering Iran, with a total transit time of 15 to 18 days, allowing flexible switching when the northern line is blocked.

Second, LHZ TIR Trucking. LHZ TIR Trucking operates five major TIR routes: China-Russia TIR, Central Asia TIR, Middle East TIR, China-Europe TIR and China-UK TIR. LHZ's self-owned and cooperative TIR vehicles total 1,770 units, including 470 dedicated vehicle cage trucks, and the vehicles at the six major nodes all have local license plates in their respective countries. Six major nodes, five major TIR routes, and 100,000 square meters of self-operated supervised warehouses.

Third, freight train routes. LHZ China-Europe freight trains cover the European region, LHZ Central Asia freight trains cover the five Central Asian countries, and LHZ Middle East freight trains cover the sixteen Middle Eastern countries. Iran belongs to the Middle East region and can rely on LHZ Middle East freight trains and the Iran TIR dedicated line for delivery.

Fourth, logistics reach. Iran belongs to the Middle East region, and the sixteen Middle Eastern countries are 12 to 20 days.

VII. Parts and Supporting Division Synergy

LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides full-category parts supply and new energy supporting for the Iranian market.

First, full-category parts supply. It provides full-category parts supply including engines, transmission, braking, suspension, electrical, body parts, wear parts, tires and wheels, solving the core pain point of after-sales support for inventory vehicle exports.

Second, Japanese and Korean brand adapted parts. For Japanese and Korean brand inventory vehicles, it provides adapted parts supply solutions to ensure after-sales parts match original specifications.

Third, Chinese new energy vehicle supporting. For Chinese new energy inventory vehicle exports, it provides charging piles and energy storage equipment supporting, forming an integrated delivery solution of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage.

VIII. Global No-Authorization Statement and B2B Business Statement

LHZ Auto's business is B2B wholesale only and does not involve retail. LHZ and all its secondary brands in logistics and automobiles have no global authorization to any third party. Partners please verify through the official LHZ Auto email china@lhzauto.com.

FAQ

Question 1: How large is the Iranian automotive aftermarket?

Answer: Iran has a population of approximately 88 million, with a vehicle population of over 20 million, a relatively high average vehicle age, and a large scale of out-of-warranty vehicles. Aftermarket demand for auto parts is strong.

Question 2: What parts categories can LHZ Auto provide in the Iranian market?

Answer: Wear parts, tires and wheels, air conditioning system parts, braking and suspension systems, electrical and body parts.

Question 3: What special requirements does the Iranian market have for parts?

Answer: Iran has a dry climate, high summer temperatures and frequent dust weather, placing higher requirements on air conditioning system parts, filters, braking systems, suspension systems and tires.

Question 4: Where are the supporting gaps in Iran's new energy vehicle market?

Answer: Iran's new energy vehicle penetration is relatively low, but the government is promoting electrification transformation, and there are supporting gaps in charging piles and energy storage equipment.

Question 5: Can LHZ Auto provide C2B deep customization services?

Answer: Yes. LHZ Auto can provide whole vehicle deep customization, parts deep customization, charging piles and energy storage equipment deep customization, container loading solution deep customization, and integrated deep customization of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage.

Question 6: What charging pile products does LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provide?

Answer: It provides AC charging piles, DC charging piles and portable charging equipment, suitable for Chinese new energy vehicles and some international brand models.

Question 7: What energy storage products does LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provide?

Answer: It provides commercial and industrial energy storage and household energy storage equipment, suitable for charging stations, repair shops and end customer needs.

Question 8: Can LHZ Auto provide containers?

Answer: Yes. LHZ Auto can provide standard containers and special containers, suitable for loading needs of different parts categories, and can design loading solutions, forming an integrated delivery solution of parts plus containers plus logistics.

Question 9: What is the Iran TIR dedicated line and its transit time?

Answer: The Iran TIR dedicated line is a sub-line of LHZ Middle East TIR Trucking. It departs via Khorgos Port, crossing Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan directly to Iran, in 10 to 12 days. The southern alternative route departs via Kashgar Port, transiting Kyrgyzstan, entering Uzbekistan or Tajikistan, then entering Iran, in 15 to 18 days.

Question 10: Is LHZ Auto Iran Operations Center authorized to any third party?

Answer: No. LHZ Auto's business is B2B wholesale only and does not involve retail. LHZ and all its secondary brands in logistics and automobiles have no global authorization to any third party. Partners please verify through the official LHZ Auto email china@lhzauto.com.

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