SAIC Motor announces launch of premium BEV brand “Zhiji Motor”

Monika From Gasgoo

SAIC Motor and the government of Pudong New Area formed a strategic cooperation on Nov. 26 for the joint development of Zhiji Motor, a fire new premium intelligent all-electric vehicle brand, the automaker announced via its WeChat account.

BrandsAUDI, Baojun, Baojun (Diamond), Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, IM, Maxus, MG, RISING, Roewe, Skoda, Volkswagen, VW ID, Wuling, Wuling (Global Silver Logo)
Main productsAutomotive Microcontrollers 32-bit Automotive Microcontrollers Automotive Motor-Control Microcontrollers & System-in-Package Devices Automotive Power Semiconductors Automotive MOSFETs: Silicon MOSFETs, Silicon Carbide MOSFETs Automotive IGBTs Automotive Power Modules: IGBT Power Modules, Silicon MOSFET Power Modules, Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Modules Gallium Nitride Power Devices Automotive Power & Driver ICs Smart Power Switches: High-Side Switches, Low-Side Switches, Multichannel SPI Power Switches, Automotive eFuses Motor Drivers: Brushed DC Motor Drivers, Brushless DC Motor Drivers, Stepper & Servo Motor Drivers, MCU-Integrated Motor Drivers Gate Drivers: Brushed DC Motor Gate Drivers, Brushless DC Motor Gate Drivers, Automotive Power Distribution Gate Drivers LED Drivers: Automotive LED Driver ICs Power Supply ICs: Linear Voltage Regulators, Switching Regulators, Automotive Power Management ICs, System Basis Chips Conventional Powertrain ICs: Alternator Regulators, Constant-Current Control ICs for Transmissions, Engine Management ICs Automotive Sensors Magnetic Position Sensors: 3D Magnetic Sensors, Angle Sensors, Linear Position Sensors, Magnetic Switches & Latches Magnetic Speed Sensors: Engine Speed Sensors, Transmission Speed Sensors, Wheel Speed Sensors Current Sensors Pressure Sensors Automotive Radar Sensors Automotive MEMS Microphones Capacitive Sensors Inductive Position Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Automotive Memories NOR Flash F-RAM SRAM PSRAM Non-Volatile SRAM Flash+RAM Multi-Chip Package Memories Embedded Flash IP In-Vehicle Communication Devices Automotive CAN Transceivers: CAN Transceivers, CAN FD Transceivers, CAN FD SIC Transceivers Automotive LIN Transceivers Automotive CXPI Transceivers Automotive Ethernet PHYs Automotive Ethernet Switches Wi-Fi Connectivity ICs Bluetooth Connectivity ICs Automotive Security Devices Automotive Security Controllers Embedded Secure Elements Embedded SIM Security Controllers Automotive Trusted Platform Modules V2X Hardware Security Modules

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- SAIC Motor and the government of Pudong New Area formed a strategic cooperation on Nov. 26 for the joint development of Zhiji Motor, a fire new premium intelligent all-electric vehicle brand, the automaker announced via its WeChat account.

The project was launched at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Pudong New Area at the same time, and has to-date raised over 10 billion yuan ($1.523 billion) in its initial round of financing.

图片.png

SAIC Motor, government of Pudong New Area signing agreement; photo credit: SAIC Motor

According to SAIC Motor, the “Zhiji Motor” project is co-developed by SAIC Motor, Pudong New Area and the e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. As a user-centric technology and innovation company, Zhiji Motor is dedicated to becoming “a fulfiller of the travelling revolution in intelligence era”, and will go all out to explore the SDV (software-defined vehicle) ecosystem and achieve win-win outcomes for both users and companies' values.

图片.png

Photo credit: SAIC Motor

SAIC Motor said its advantageous technologies in NEV-related core parts and five innovation hubs focusing on intelligent driving technologies, AI, big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity & software play a great supportive role in the launch of Zhiji Motor. Moreover, SAIC's cooperation with Alibaba Group in IoV (Internet of Vehicles) system and new retail businesses, the IGBT-focused joint venture with Infineon Technologies, the industrial battery alliance with CATL, and the collaboration with China Mobile and Huawei on 5G technology indicate Zhiji Motor will be supported by many industrial partners.

SAIC Motor will join hands with Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Development Co.,Ltd. and Hengxu Capital to co-build a limited partnership fund that is designed to invest in its premium smart BEV project, namely Zhiji Motor, according to the company's announcement. The automaker will hold 74.986% stake in the fund by subscribing for 5.399 billion yuan ($822.091 million).

SAIC MotorAutomakerCompany Insights
Location: China/Shanghai/Shanghai/Pudong New Area
BrandsAUDI, Baojun, Baojun (Diamond), Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, IM, Maxus, MG, RISING, Roewe, Skoda, Volkswagen, VW ID, Wuling, Wuling (Global Silver Logo)
ModelsMidsize SUV, Compact SUV, Compact SUV, Midsize SUV, i6/i6 MAX, LS8, HS/Pilot, Electra E5, Enclave, Fullsize SUV, Encore, Encore GX/Encore Plus, Envision, Excelle, Excelle GT, GL6, GL8, GL8 ES/ Avenir, Century, Lacrosse, Electra E4, Regal, Velite 6, Velite 7, Verano, Envista, Large EV Car, OPTIQ, CT4, CT5, CT6, Large EV SUV, LYRIQ, GT4, XT4, XT5, XT6, Fullsize SUV, Blazer, Cavalier, Seeker, Equinox, Malibu XL, Menlo, Fullsize EV SUV, Monza, Orlando, Sail 3, Tracker, Trailblazer, Chevrolet, D60, D90, Lingdi, G70, G90, G10, G20, G50, L7, L6, LS6, LS9, LS7, i6/i6 MAX, iMAX8, MARVEL R, MG4, Compact Car, RC7, R7, F7, Compact Car, Midsize SUV, MG7, Cyberster, MG ONE, MG3, MG5, MG6, ZS, Clever, D5X, D7, D6, i5, Ei5, RX3, Lomemo, RX5 MAX, RX5/RX5 PLUS, RX8, RX9, Whale, 510, 530, 630, 730, E100, E200, E300, RC-5, RS-3, RS-5, RS-7, Valli, Yangguang, Hongguang MINIEV, Hongguang PLUS, Hongguang S, Hongguang S3, Hongguang V, Rongguang, Sunshine, Zhengcheng, Jiachen, Hongguang MINIEV, Nano, Xingguang s, Air ev, Binguo, Yep, Yun Duo, Medium-sized pure electric sedan, Midsize SUV BEV, Yunhai, Large SUV, Huajing S, Xingyun, Xingguang, Xingchi, Victory, Asta, Spark, Aveo, Kamiq/Kamiq GT, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Rapid, Superb, A7L, Midsize SUV, Q6 E-tron, Q5 e-tron, A5, Q6, Lamando, Lavida, Lavida XR, Passat, Phideon, Polo, Santana, T-Cross, Teramont, Teramont X, Tharu, Tiguan L, Tiguan X, Touran L, Viloran, ID.7 S, ID.3, Guanghe 4 X, ID.6 X, Excelle GX, XTS, Cruze, Malibu, Feifan R, GS, MARVEL X, 360, Whale, 310, 560, 310W, 360, RC-6, RM-5, Yangguang, e-Lavida, Touran, GL8 ES/ Avenir, Velite 7View more
InfineonSupplierCompany Insights
Location: Germany/Bavaria/Upper Bavaria
Main productsAutomotive Microcontrollers 32-bit Automotive Microcontrollers Automotive Motor-Control Microcontrollers & System-in-Package Devices Automotive Power Semiconductors Automotive MOSFETs: Silicon MOSFETs, Silicon Carbide MOSFETs Automotive IGBTs Automotive Power Modules: IGBT Power Modules, Silicon MOSFET Power Modules, Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Modules Gallium Nitride Power Devices Automotive Power & Driver ICs Smart Power Switches: High-Side Switches, Low-Side Switches, Multichannel SPI Power Switches, Automotive eFuses Motor Drivers: Brushed DC Motor Drivers, Brushless DC Motor Drivers, Stepper & Servo Motor Drivers, MCU-Integrated Motor Drivers Gate Drivers: Brushed DC Motor Gate Drivers, Brushless DC Motor Gate Drivers, Automotive Power Distribution Gate Drivers LED Drivers: Automotive LED Driver ICs Power Supply ICs: Linear Voltage Regulators, Switching Regulators, Automotive Power Management ICs, System Basis Chips Conventional Powertrain ICs: Alternator Regulators, Constant-Current Control ICs for Transmissions, Engine Management ICs Automotive Sensors Magnetic Position Sensors: 3D Magnetic Sensors, Angle Sensors, Linear Position Sensors, Magnetic Switches & Latches Magnetic Speed Sensors: Engine Speed Sensors, Transmission Speed Sensors, Wheel Speed Sensors Current Sensors Pressure Sensors Automotive Radar Sensors Automotive MEMS Microphones Capacitive Sensors Inductive Position Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Automotive Memories NOR Flash F-RAM SRAM PSRAM Non-Volatile SRAM Flash+RAM Multi-Chip Package Memories Embedded Flash IP In-Vehicle Communication Devices Automotive CAN Transceivers: CAN Transceivers, CAN FD Transceivers, CAN FD SIC Transceivers Automotive LIN Transceivers Automotive CXPI Transceivers Automotive Ethernet PHYs Automotive Ethernet Switches Wi-Fi Connectivity ICs Bluetooth Connectivity ICs Automotive Security Devices Automotive Security Controllers Embedded Secure Elements Embedded SIM Security Controllers Automotive Trusted Platform Modules V2X Hardware Security Modules

Gasgoo not only offers timely news and profound insight about China auto industry, but also help with business connection and expansion for suppliers and purchasers via multiple channels and methods. Buyer service: buyer-support@gasgoo.com Seller Service: seller-support@gasgoo.com

All Rights Reserved. Do not reproduce, copy and use the editorial content without permission. Contact us: autonews@gasgoo.com

Related Documents(2)

Rankings of smart cockpit component suppliers in China (Jan.-Jun. 2026).zip
Rankings of ADAS component suppliers in China (Jan. - Jun. 2026).zip