Porsche AG has announced it has opened a new centralised R&D centre in China, which the German automaker said represents a major milestone in its “In China, for China” strategy. The opening event was attended by Porsche AG board members, Shanghai government officials, and strategic partners.
Porsche said the new 10,000-sq-m facility, located in Shanghai’s Hongqiao central business district (CBD), is the company’s first integrated overseas R&D centre, designed to accelerate local innovation by merging Porsche’s engineering excellence with China’s fast-paced digital ecosystem.
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The new facility consolidates some of Porsche’s existing operations in China, including the Technical Division, Porsche Engineering China, and Porsche Digital China, into a single comprehensive hub. It already employs more than 300 engineers, integrating R&D operations, procurement, and quality functions, which can now operate with “enhanced autonomy and agility.”
Dr. Oliver Blume, chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, said in a statement “China is leading the way in future mobility, combining electrification, digitalisation, and new luxury concepts. Solving the challenges of this transformation isn’t possible from afar – it has to happen here. The China R&D centre is a strategic pillar that connects German engineering with China’s digital future. This centre will help us move faster, learn more, and strengthen Porsche R&D globally.”
Alexander Pollich, president and CEO of Porsche China, stated: “Today marks a defining moment in our commitment to China. This centre is our promise to deliver intelligent solutions that deeply connect to the digital life and specific needs of our Chinese customers, while unmistakably being Porsche in every drive, as well as maintaining Porsche’s engineering quality and reliability standards.”
Sajjad Khan, member of the Executive Board at Porsche’s Car-IT unit, further explained: “The new China R&D centre allows us to tap directly into the country’s fast-moving innovation ecosystem. This has enabled a significant acceleration of our development pace, cutting cycle times from years to months. As a result, we can respond to the evolving needs of Chinese customers with greater speed and in a more targeted manner.”
