The fact that Nev's founder has meant a lot to Trollhättan since Saab's bankruptcy is clear - although he now chooses to hand over entirely to the big company Evergrande.

- His efforts have been extremely important. Without him, the car factory would not have existed, says Paul Åkerlund, who is not surprised by today's message and who also spoke with ttela.

"Surprised if they don't stay in Trollhättan"

- I have known that for a while was not very surprised. Nevs will need to make big investments going forward and Kai Johan Jiang can't afford it. It is a natural step.

Is there any concern that this will affect the investment in electric car production in Trollhättan?

- You can never say anything with certainty, but much of the development and know-how of cars is here and I would be surprised if they would not stay there and keep production for the European market in Trollhättan, says Åkerlund and continues

- I'm not worried - on the contrary. I think many feel safe with a financially strong owner.

Has started from scratch

At the same time as Kai Johan Jiang leaves Nevs, the company has decided to postpone production start-up further - until 2023.

- It is clear that we would have liked to have had production and work already, but I have full understanding that it will be delayed. I've been in the car business myself. When starting from basically zero, it takes time before you develop products that are ready for the market. I think it's positive if they can be up and running by 2023, ”says Paul Åkerlund.

It was at the beginning of 2019 that the now sole owner of Nevs Evergrande entered as new major owner of the company. In the clip below you hear how it sounded.

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Nev's chairman Kai Johan Jiang is very pleased after the settlement with Chinese housing company Evergrande. Photo: SVT