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Rising Auto EV Portfolio
Rising Auto is an EV brand owned by SAIC Motor and made in China. This model portfolio showcases the shift toward zero-emission mobility.
Vehicles are organized by model family. A model family is an OEM-defined product program sharing a common platform, architecture, and market positioning, from which multiple body styles, variants, and trims are derived.
Rising Auto EV Model Families
List of Rising Auto EV model families - only all-electric (BEV) models are listed:
| Canonical Model | Variants | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Auto F7 | AWD | sedan |
| Rising Auto F7 | sedan | |
| Rising Auto R7 | AWD | SUV |
| Rising Auto R7 | AWD | SUV |
Rising Auto EV Technology
Platform: Dedicated EV, 400VE/E Architecture: Baseline
OTA Capability: Baseline
Battery Suppliers: CATL, LG Chem
Power Inverter Tech: IGBT-based
Platform = level of vehicle platform maturity or advancement, and its dominant system voltage.
Shared = ICE-derived | Dedicated = EV-native platform | SDV-Native = future-proof
E/E Architecture: degree of integration and maturity of the vehicle’s electronic/electric control systems (from Baseline legacy wiring to Advanced domain/zonal designs).
Baseline = Distributed ECUs | Modern = Domain-based | SDV-Native = Zonal-based with central compute
OTA Capability = scope of Over-The-Air updates supported — from Baseline basic infotainment to Advanced control and systems firmware.
Baseline = Infotainment/maps | Limited = Infotainment+ | Partial = Multiple systems | Advanced = Most systems | Full = Full-vehicle updateable
Battery Suppliers = primary traction battery suppliers across the model lineup.
Power Inverter Tech = power electronics technology used (silicon carbide SiC vs silicon), which affects efficiency and thermal performance.
IGBT = Conventional | SiC = High-efficiency | GaN = Next-generation, pilots
About Rising Auto
Rising Auto, formerly known as R Auto) is a premium electric vehicle brand under the SAIC Motor Corporation (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), one of China's largest and most technologically advanced automakers. Officially established in 2021, Rising Auto serves as SAIC's dedicated high-end EV brand, positioned between MG and IM Motors, and focused on intelligent, design-driven electric mobility with advanced connectivity and autonomous driving capabilities.
The brand's lineup is built on SAIC's R-TECH platform, integrating proprietary software, hardware, and digital ecosystems developed in-house. Core models include the Rising F7, Rising R7, and Rising ES, each targeting different segments of the premium EV market while sharing modular architecture and common powertrain technology. The R7, a midsize SUV launched in 2022, features a 90 kWh battery pack, dual-motor all-wheel drive delivering up to 400 kW (536 hp), and 610 kilometers of CLTC range. It also incorporates advanced autonomous driving features powered by NVIDIA Orin X processors, 11 cameras, 5 radars, and LiDAR sensors, achieving Level 2+ capability under the RISING PILOT system.
The Rising F7, introduced in 2023, is a sleek electric fastback sedan built on the same platform. Offering 77 and 90 kWh battery options, it provides up to 666 kilometers of range (CLTC) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds in its dual-motor configuration. The interior emphasizes a "tech-luxury" aesthetic, featuring a 43-inch triple-screen panoramic display, AI-driven voice assistant, and continuous OTA updates. The brand's signature digital architecture, RISING OS, is a unified software platform enabling smart cockpit control, real-time driver assistance, and seamless smartphone integration.
Rising Auto's newest model, the ES, launched in 2024, marks the brand's entry into the executive sedan class. Competing with vehicles like the NIO ET7 and Tesla Model S, the ES offers up to 700 kilometers of range (CLTC), intelligent air suspension, and next-generation autonomous driving capability. It also debuts SAIC's new RISING SUPERCHARGE system, supporting 400 kW ultra-fast charging that can replenish 500 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes.
All Rising Auto models are designed and produced within SAIC's vertically integrated ecosystem, leveraging technologies from the parent company's IM Motors joint venture and partnerships with Alibaba and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech. The brand's vehicles feature advanced silicon-carbide power electronics, high-density battery packs, and centralized computing architectures to enable long-term software upgrades and energy efficiency improvements.
Rising Auto's design identity emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency, clean surfacing, and digital minimalism, aligning with the aesthetics of a global luxury EV brand. The company is actively expanding into overseas markets, with Europe expected as its first major export destination, supported by SAIC's established logistics and dealer networks.
Pure Electric Identity
Rising Auto is a pure-play electric automaker within the SAIC Group, developing all vehicles and technologies exclusively for zero-emission mobility. With intelligent performance models like the R7, F7, and ES, advanced in-house software, and next-generation charging technology, Rising Auto combines luxury, intelligence, and electrification to redefine premium electric mobility in China and abroad.
