Key facts
- Founded
- 2003
- Founded by
- Sokon Group
- Country
- China
- Headquarters
- Chongqing, China
- Parent company
- Seres Group
- Legal name
- Chongqing Ruichi Automobile Industry Co., Ltd.
- Famous models
- EC75, ED71, EC31, EC35
Brand Overview
Ruichi Automobile serves as Seres Group’s specialized subsidiary for pure electric commercial vehicles. The company concentrates on mini-trucks, flatbed trucks, vans, and their refrigerated variants. Its core mission remains the development and production of electric solutions for commercial applications.
Ruichi Brand History
Chongqing Ruichi Automobile Company was created in September 2003 as an engineering center for electric vehicle design. Initially operating under the Sokon structure, Ruichi maintained its focus on electric vehicle engineering through subsequent parent company name changes. By 2022, the parent entity had become Seres Group, with Ruichi continuing as the dedicated electric commercial vehicle brand.
Key milestones in the brand’s development include:
- 2003: Establishment of Chongqing Ruichi Automobile Company as an electric vehicle engineering center
- 2007: Parent group renamed to Chongqing Sokon Automobile while Ruichi retained its specialized EV role
- 2022: Parent company renamed from Sokon Group to Seres Group
- 2023 onward: Active promotion of pure-electric commercial models including EC75, ED71, EC31, and EC35
Ruichi Logo Evolution
2003–2010s: Early Ruichi Branding

- Design: Primarily functional branding
- Colors: Not prominently documented
- Changes: Operated under parent company identities
- Context: Electric vehicle engineering phase before dedicated commercial vehicle marketing
2020s–Present: Ruichi New Energy Identity

- Design: Honeycomb elements connected to headlights with hollowed sections creating layered visual effect
- Colors: New energy blue as primary color throughout logo and branding
- Changes: Transition to explicit New Energy identity with modern fashionable touches
- Context: Aligned with marketing of current electric models including ED71 and EC75
The current Ruichi emblem appears in the center of the front fascia. Its muscular lines communicate durability suitable for commercial use while the blue coloring consistently identifies the brand’s electric focus. This visual approach supports the functional yet modern appearance expected in today’s commercial vehicle market.
Ruichi symbol and badge elements continue the clean functional aesthetic suitable for both interior and exterior commercial applications. The logo evolution demonstrates the brand’s progression from engineering roots to a clearly defined electric commercial vehicle identity.