Lentuo International has announced that it plans to expand its operations to include electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). The company expects this segment to see substantial growth in coming years following the backing of the Chinese government for new energy vehicles (NEVs). Lentuo has not announced which automakers expect to introduce EVs and PHEVs at its dealerships in China.

The company has, however, stated that it is in discussions with a German manufacturer of roof-integrated solar systems and is integrating its roof systems in smart EV charging stations in China.