SAIC and Huawei partner to develop new smart EVs

News This article was written by Grace Dawes, Editor of Movemnt Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC Motor  and global tech giant Huawei have signed an agreement to create a smart new energy vehicles The two companies will reportedly work together on product definition, manufacturing, supply chain management and sales and services, to create intelligent new energy vehicles (NEVs) and jointly bring users a smart mobility experience. At present, SAIC has launched the “seven major technology bases” with internationally leading technology levels, including three major vehicle platforms of pure electric, hybrid and hydrogen energy, as well as batteries, electric drives, super hybrid systems, and full-stack solutions for smart cars. Huawei has launched a number of smart car products in China with its partners, incorporating smart driving, smart cockpit, smart driving control, and software-defined cars to build a new smart travel experience. In 2024, the country announced the first batch of L3-level intelligent connected vehicles to enter the pilot list for road access, and SAIC became the only company to be selected for both passenger car and commercial vehicle projects. The partnership reportedly hopes to push the Chinese auto industry to new heights in the era of intelligence and strive to provide drivers with a more intelligent, convenient and safe travel experience. Keep up to date with the latest international telecoms news and subscribe to our newsletter! Also in the news: PODCAST: The fight to win hearts and minds for rural broadband “Record year” for Deutsche Telekom as German market booms Meta mulls $200bn data centre project