Rox Motor (Chinese 极石汽车) is a Chinese hybrid cars manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, founded in 2023. Previously known as Polestones Automobile (极石) or Polar Stone (Jishi) till 2024.
History
In 2021, Chinese entrepreneur Zhang Jin, founder of vacuum cleaner company Roborock, with the support of Xiaomi — invested the proceeds into Shanghai startup ROX Motor. The goal was to introduce the production of electrified, high-tech cars made of aluminum.[1] During the first year, 1,800 people were hired. At the same time, contracts for technological cooperation were signed with companies such as Bosch, CATL, Continental AG and Valeo.[2]