Silk-FAW Automotive

Silk-FAW Automotive, founded in 2021, is a joint venture between Chinese auto manufacturer FAW group and Italy based Silk EV.

[5] In September 2019, the Chinese company FAW Group presented a prototype of a fully electric hypercar brand Hongqi,[6] previously focused on luxury limousines and SUVs.

[10] At the same time, it was announced that the alliance would also engage in long-term cooperation in the development of other luxury, electrified sports cars[10] for Chinese and global markets.

[10] With the launch of Silk-FAW in February 2021, it was announced that the famous Italian stylist Walter de Silva was at the helm of the design department, whose first project was the production Hongqi S9.

[13] The hypercar received a completely new body design by Walter de Silva, however, despite the dedicated Silk-FAW company logo, it was decided to keep the Hongqi brand for it.