Daechang Motors

Daechang Motors is a South Korean electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province. The company was originally established on January 25, 2010, and initially produced electric carts. On April 27, 2015, it changed its name to Daechang Motors. The company has focused on compact electric commercial vehicles, including light electric vans, small electric trucks, and ultra-compact electric vehicles. In 2017, it began technology partnerships, following the example of Renault. In 2018, it launched the Danigo, followed by the Danigo 3 in 2019. In December 2024, the company changed its name to Route 17. Its product lineup includes electric vans, trucks, ultra-compact EVs, batteries, and specialized vehicles such as electric carts and food transport vehicles. The company produces the E-TOVI and Danigo-C models. Daechang Motors operates primarily in the South Korean market and is known for its focus on practical electric mobility solutions for commercial and utility applications.

Daechang Motors was established on January 25, 2010, in South Korea. Initially, the company produced electric carts, with production beginning on February 28, 2011. On April 27, 2015, the company changed its name to Daechang Motors. In 2017, it entered into technology partnerships, following the model of Renault. The company launched its Danigo electric vehicle on October 4, 2018, and the Danigo 3 on April 22, 2019. In December 2024, the company changed its name to Route 17. Throughout its history, Daechang Motors has focused on developing and manufacturing compact electric vehicles for commercial and utility purposes, including light electric vans, small electric trucks, and ultra-compact electric vehicles. The company is headquartered in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

• Company founded

• Electric cart production begins

• Company renamed to Daechang Motors

• Technology partnerships initiated, following Renault

• Danigo launched

• Danigo 3 launched

• Company renamed to Route 17

Compact electric commercial vehicles and utility EVs for the South Korean market.

• E-TOVI

  Electric vehicle model

• Danigo-C

  Electric vehicle model

• Danigo

  Electric vehicle launched in 2018

• Danigo 3

  Electric vehicle launched in 2019

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