Sokon Motors’ remarkable turnaround from the brink of bankruptcy to becoming a multi-billion dollar automotive enterprise is truly an unexpected and enviable success story.
With newfound financial strength， SOKON naturally seeks to expand its development. In April of this year， Seres Group officially signed an agreement to establish its presence in the Chongqing Lijiang Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industrial Park， where its Global Auto Park and Sci-Tech Innovation Valley projects will be located.
According to available information， the Seres Global R&D Center project represents a total investment of approximately 3.1 billion yuan and covers an area of about 100，000 square meters， with a total construction area of 325，000 square meters. The center is designed to accommodate several thousand personnel and will include facilities such as conference rooms and testing grounds. This substantial investment highlights Seres’ commitment to innovation and its strategy to bolster its research and development capabilities as it ascends in the competitive automotive market.
The center’s architecture is comprised of six ring-shaped buildings， a design that mirrors the Seres Group’s logo. The outer diameter of this structure is approximately 272 meters， with an inner diameter of about 208 meters. This unique circular layout is not only aesthetically significant but also optimises internal traffic flow and collaboration among different departments.
The building will feature nine floors above ground and three underground levels. The first floor will house a large exhibition hall for showcasing the latest technologies， while the upper floors will be divided into zones， providing dedicated independent spaces for each department. The underground levels will include parking facilities， equipment rooms， and a data center， underscoring the technological infrastructure supporting Seres’ future innovations.
The project achieved a significant milestone in late August with the complete capping of its underground structures， formally transitioning to the above-ground main structure construction phase. This signifies a pivotal shift from foundational development to the rapid construction of the physical building. The facility is slated for completion and operational commencement by June 2026， indicating a strategic long-term investment in advanced automotive research and development.
