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Native name | 极石汽车 |
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| Formerly | Polar Stone (Jishi) Polestones Automobile (极石) |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | China, Shanghai |
Key people | Chang Jin (chairman) |
Number of employees | 600 (2023) |
| Website | https://www.roxmotor.com/ |
Rox Motor (Chinese 极石汽车) is aChinesehybrid cars manufacturer headquartered inShanghai, founded in 2023. Previously known asPolestones Automobile (极石) orPolar Stone (Jishi) in 2024.
In 2021, Chinese entrepreneur Zhang Jin, founder ofvacuum cleaner company Roborock, with the support ofXiaomi — invested the proceeds into Shanghai startup ROX Motor. The goal was to introduce the production of electrified, high-tech cars made ofaluminum.[1] During the first year, 1,800 people were hired. At the same time, contracts for technological cooperation were signed with companies such asBosch,CATL,Continental AG andValeo.[2] The first prototype tests began in November 2022, and in June 2023, the first official information about the technical characteristics of the car was provided by Rox Motor, in whose development the companyBAW took part.[3]
The first ROX Motor model was officially unveiled in August 2023 at theBeijing Auto Show, when it was announced that it would be produced by Polestones Automobile, a division of ROX Motor.[4] Serial production of the vehicle began in late October 2023 under a technology cooperation agreement with BAW, and deliveries began in November 2023[5][6]
