SemiDrive establishes global headquarters in Beijing

Published: Jul 15, 2024 15:23

Source: gasgoo

Save

Automotive chip supplier SemiDrive has officially established its global headquarters in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area (BDA), and received a strategic investment of 1 billion...

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Automotive chip supplier SemiDrive has officially established its global headquarters in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area (BDA), and received a strategic investment of 1 billion yuan from the BDA and the Beijing municipal government.

The BDA, a hub for the development of intelligent connected vehicles, hosts over 120 enterprises in this sector, including major manufacturing bases like Beijing Benz and Xiaomi EV. Additionally, it supports various platforms such as the National lnnovation Center of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (CICV) and the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC). Since settling in the BDA, SemiDrive has collaborated with numerous local car manufacturers, upstream and downstream ecosystem enterprises, and institutions like the NEVC.

As a supplier of all-scenario intelligent automotive chips, SemiDrive focuses on high-performance, high-reliability automotive-grade chips, covering key areas such as smart cockpits and intelligent vehicle control. To date, all of SemiDrive's chip series have been mass-produced, with nearly 6 million automotive-grade chips shipped for over 70 vehicle models in the smart cockpit and vehicle control fields.

SemiDrive currently has over 200 designated projects, serving more than 260 customers, including SAIC Motor, Chery, Changan, Dongfeng Motor, FAW Group, Nissan, Honda, Volkswagen, and Li Auto.

Moving forward, SemiDrive aims to continuously advance the development and application of intelligent automotive chip technology. It plans to engage in further collaborations with more domestic and global automakers.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

49 mins ago

SMM Daily Review: On March 2, Spot Lithium Carbonate Price Fluctuated Upward

[SMM Daily Review: Spot Lithium Carbonate Prices Fluctuate Upward on March 2] SMM's battery-grade lithium carbonate index price edged up compared to the previous working day. In terms of futures movement, the most-traded contract opened and surged to a high of 179,500 yuan/mt before fluctuating and pulling back, breaking below the 170,000 yuan/mt level, and then gradually stabilized and rebounded to consolidate around 172,000 yuan/mt. In the afternoon, prices edged up again, mainly fluctuating around 173,500 yuan/mt until the close. The open interest of the most-traded contract decreased by about 3,200 lots compared to the previous trading day. In terms of actual transactions, upstream lithium chemical plants maintained relatively firm quotes, with a weak willingness to sell spot orders. When futures prices dropped to 170,000 yuan/mt, some downstream material plants showed a slight recovery in purchase willingness, but most participants remained cautious, primarily adopting a wait-and-see approach. Overall, there were signs of a slight recovery in market inquiries and transactions.

49 mins ago

Feb 27, 2026 17:11

SMM Daily Review: Spot Lithium Carbonate Prices Edged Down on February 27

[SMM Daily Review: February 27 Spot Lithium Carbonate Prices Edged Down] Today, SMM lithium carbonate prices edged down slightly compared with the previous working day. On the futures side, the most-traded contract dipped below 170,000 yuan/mt after opening, then rebounded to around 173,000 yuan/mt and fluctuated rangebound. In the afternoon session, prices edged up and hovered around 176,000 yuan/mt until the close, with open interest increasing by about 6,400 lots from the previous trading day. In terms of actual transactions, offers from upstream lithium chemical plants remained firm, while willingness to sell spot orders weakened compared with the previous day. Downstream material plants showed some recovery in purchase willingness when prices were at relatively low levels, but most remained cautious and adopted a wait-and-see stance. Overall, market inquiries and transactions remained sluggish.

Feb 27, 2026 17:11

Feb 27, 2026 15:53

BMW and CATL Strengthen Partnership, to Jointly Develop ‘Battery Passport’

BMW and CATL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation, including the joint development of a “battery passport.” According to industry sources on the 26th, the agreement focuses on collaboration in decarbonizing the battery supply chain and facilitating cross-border data transfers.

Feb 27, 2026 15:53