On November 28, 2025, Tsinghua University and Seres Automobile Co., Ltd. officially opened the Tsinghua-Seres Battery Innovation Technology Joint Research Centre. The facility is dedicated to advancing next-generation electric vehicle battery technologies by integrating fundamental research, technological development, and potential product applications. Senior representatives from both Tsinghua and Seres attended the inauguration ceremony.
Tsinghua Vice President Peng Gang emphasized that the new centre aligns with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and exemplifies structured collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders in critical technology sectors. He noted that combining Tsinghua’s deep research capabilities with Seres’s practical experience in vehicle and battery production will help tackle technical challenges in energy density, charging speed, lifespan, and thermal management, supporting national energy security and sustainable transportation goals.
Zhang Xinghai, chairman and founder of Seres Group, described the joint research centre as a milestone in the companies’ cooperation. He explained that the facility will focus on battery design, safety standards, production methods, and hands-on training for researchers. The centre will offer laboratory space, specialized testing equipment, and opportunities for prototyping, enabling scientists and engineers to refine materials, cell architectures, and manufacturing processes.
Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is recognized for its strengths in engineering, technology, and applied sciences. Seres Automobile, established in 2016, specializes in electric SUVs and passenger vehicles. By pooling their complementary expertise—Tsinghua’s fundamental research in materials science and Seres’s industrial know-how—the partnership aims to accelerate development of more efficient, safer, and longer-lasting batteries.
The launch of the Tsinghua-Seres centre reflects a broader trend across China, where universities, research institutes, and automotive manufacturers form formal alliances to drive innovation in new energy vehicle technologies. While no technical results or prototypes have yet been released, the collaborative platform is expected to yield breakthroughs in battery chemistry, safety protocols, manufacturing processes, and system integration.
Source: CarNewsChina
