Founder Motor R&D Headquarters Topped Out in Shanghai

Founder Motor R&D Headquarters Reaches Structural Milestone

Zhejiang Founder Motor Co., Ltd. (Founder Motor) has reached a major construction milestone for its R&D headquarters at Jiading Hydrogen Energy Port in Shanghai, with the project’s main structure now topped out. The headquarters is being developed by subsidiary Fangde Zhiqu (Shanghai) Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. and represents an investment of about CNY 500 million. The project covers 11,000m² of land and provides a total floor area of 28,000m², including an eight-story R&D building and an adjoining smart manufacturing facility designed as a podium structure.

Electric Drive and Electronic Control Focus

The new headquarters is planned to concentrate on high-end electric drive systems for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and high-precision electronic control systems. Once operational, the facility is expected to combine research and development with manufacturing activities, corporate operations and international business coordination. This integrated structure is intended to bring several functions together within one headquarters project, supporting Founder Motor’s activities in electric drive and electronic control technologies while providing dedicated space for both technical development and production-related operations.

Project Scale and Construction Timeline

Construction of the Founder Motor R&D headquarters is progressing toward a scheduled final completion inspection in the first quarter of 2027. The project’s scale, including its 28,000m² total floor area and combination of R&D and smart manufacturing facilities, reflects the planned scope of the site. Its location at Shanghai Jiading Hydrogen Energy Port also places the project within an industrial setting associated with new-energy development in the city, while the planned functions give the facility a role spanning technology development, manufacturing, corporate management and international business coordination.

Next Steps Toward Completion

With the headquarters moving beyond the main structural construction stage, the next phase will focus on completing the facility ahead of the planned first-quarter 2027 inspection. For Founder Motor, the project could strengthen the physical base supporting electric drive and electronic control development for NEVs by combining R&D and manufacturing functions at one location. The practical impact will depend on the facility becoming operational as planned, but the project establishes a larger dedicated platform for the company’s stated technical, manufacturing and international business activities.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The project adds dedicated R&D and smart manufacturing capacity to Founder Motor’s planned operations in Shanghai, with a focus on electric drive and electronic control systems for NEVs. By bringing technical development, manufacturing, corporate operations and international business coordination into one facility, the headquarters is positioned to support multiple stages of the company’s activities from a single site. The most immediate next step is completion of the remaining construction and preparation for the scheduled first-quarter 2027 final inspection. Its broader industry significance will depend on how effectively the completed facility supports the company’s stated technology and manufacturing objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Founder Motor’s new R&D headquarters expected to be completed?
The Founder Motor R&D headquarters is a CNY 500 million project in Shanghai designed to support electric drive and electronic control development for New Energy Vehicles. The facility is being built at Jiading Hydrogen Energy Port by Founder Motor subsidiary Fangde Zhiqu (Shanghai) Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. It covers 11,000m² of land and has a total floor area of 28,000m², with an eight-story R&D building and adjoining smart manufacturing facility. The project is scheduled for final completion inspection in the first quarter of 2027.