SAIC Motor, Huawei forge partnership to co-build smart new energy vehicles

Published: Feb 21, 2025 15:58
Source: gasgoo
On February 21, 2025, SAIC Motor and Huawei Device Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai.

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On February 21, 2025, SAIC Motor and Huawei Device Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. The partnership will focus on product definition, manufacturing, supply chain management, and sales services, aiming to co-develop a new generation of intelligent new energy vehicles (NEVs) and enhance the smart mobility experience for consumers.

SAIC Motor stated that this collaboration will enable both companies to leverage their respective strengths, propelling China's automotive industry to new heights in the era of intelligent mobility. By deeply integrating their talents and resources, SAIC Motor and Huawei will explore technological and business model innovations, striving to create globally competitive smart vehicles that offer enhanced intelligence, convenience, and safety for users.

As one of China's leading automobile groups, SAIC Motor features businesses covering vehicles, components, mobility services, finance, international operations, and technology innovation. It has accumulated extensive expertise in R&D, production processes, and quality management, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology and high-quality automotive solutions.

SAIC Motor has already introduced seven technology foundations, including the architectures dedicated to battery electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as batteries, electric drive system, hybrid system, and full-stack intelligent vehicle solutions.

Huawei, a global leader in ICT infrastructure and smart devices, possesses core capabilities in software, hardware, chips, and cloud solutions for the intelligent vehicle sector. In recent years, Huawei has collaborated with multiple automakers to launch a series of popular smart vehicles. Its expertise in intelligent driving, intelligent cockpits, vehicle control, and software-defined vehicles continues to redefine the smart mobility experience for consumers.

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