Seres Sales Data, Trends & Analysis for the Chinese Automotive Market
Jinkang Seres (金康赛力斯) is a new brand headquartered in Silicon Valley and owned by SF Motors, which was started by a Tesla co-founder but later sold to Chongqing Sokon Industry Group. Sokon also has a joint venture with Dongfeng producing commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Carsalesbase offers sales figures for the Seres SF5 and any other car model produced and sold in China since the early 2000’s. Car sales statistics from China only include domestic production and exclude imported models.
Seres China Sales Figures & Recent Highlights
Seres, formerly known as SF Motors, is a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer with ties to both China and the United States. It is a subsidiary of Chongqing Sokon Industry Group. Seres was established in 2016 as SF Motors. The company’s U.S. headquarters are located in Santa Clara, California, with additional facilities dedicated to research, development, and manufacturing in both the U.S. and China. In 2017, SF Motors (now Seres) acquired the former AM General assembly plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, with plans to manufacture electric vehicles for the U.S. market.
Seres has been focused on developing electric vehicles that integrate advanced technology, aiming for high performance, long range, and smart connectivity features. One of the company’s notable models is the Seres SF5, a luxury electric SUV. Seres places a strong emphasis on in-house technology development. This includes proprietary powertrain technology, battery systems, and vehicle software. The company has shown interests in autonomous driving technology and aims to incorporate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) into its vehicles.
As with many emerging EV makers, Seres aims to position itself in the premium segment of the market, emphasizing performance, luxury, and advanced technology. The company has plans for global expansion, with a particular focus on the U.S. and Chinese markets.
Seres Annual Sales, Growth and Market Share in China
Below we have a table that shows total Seres sales volumes for the Chinese automotive market, broken out by year. This data captures all Seres vehicle sales for the entire Chinese automotive market.
| Year | Sales | YOY Change | Marketshare | Marketshare Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 791 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 8,257 | 943.87 | 0.04 | 89.64 |
| 2022 | 48 | -99.42 | 0.00 | -17,498.43 |
Seres China Annual Sales Units & Market Share Chart
Below is a visual representation of Seres China sales units over time. We have both the Seres’s sales units and the market share in the Chinese market. Click on the items in the legend to see each series by itself.
Seres China Growth Rate & Market Share Chart
Below is the annual growth rate for the Seres brand in China, shown against the Seres’ marketshare changes in China. This gives you a good look into how Seres has faired against the other brands in terms of absolute sales and effect on marketshare. Click on the items in the legend to see each series by itself.
The Best-Selling Seres Cars & SUVs in China
Seres cars are known for their stylish design, advanced technology, and competitive pricing. The brand’s most popular models in China include the Seres SF5, a mid-size SUV, and the Seres Aito M5, a mid-size sedan.
