Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is in talks to take control of a small domestic automaker's electric vehicle unit, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in what is seen as a strategic shift for the world's largest telecom equipment maker. Huawei, which has been battered by U.S. sanctions, is in talks with Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Stock Co.,Ltd. (SHSE:601127) to acquire a controlling stake in the latter's Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., said the sources. The move will allow Huawei to make intelligent cars bearing its own nameplate, they added. Jinkang counts U.S. EV brand Seres, formerly known as SF Motors, as its main asset. It would also provide the first evidence that Huawei is looking to go beyond just offering auto operating systems and have an end-to-end presence in the EV business. Huawei and Sokon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. As part of the deal, Huawei also plans to buy an undetermined stake in privately-owed Chongqing Sokon Holdings, the biggest shareholder of Shanghai-listed Sokon, said one of the sources.