SAIC Motor Takes the Lead in Autonomous Driving

In a groundbreaking move, SAIC Motor Corp Ltd has made a significant leap forward in the field of autonomous driving, becoming the only company in the industry to obtain both passenger and commercial vehicle licenses for smart connected car demonstration operations. This achievement is expected to pave the way for the large-scale commercialization of L4-level autonomous driving technology in China, a move that could revolutionize the country’s transportation landscape.

The company’s subsidiary, SAIC Intelligent Automobile, has been at the forefront of this innovation, showcasing its L4-level Robotaxi at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. The demonstration highlighted the vehicle’s capabilities in complex scenarios such as high-speed toll stations and tidal roads, a testament to the technology’s reliability and effectiveness.

But SAIC Motor’s ambitions don’t stop there. The company has announced plans to launch a Robotaxi service in the Shanghai International Tourism and Resort Zone, a move that could provide a unique and convenient transportation experience for tourists and locals alike. This service is expected to be a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology in China.

Meanwhile, SAIC Motor’s subsidiary, SAIC Friend E, has obtained a new batch of smart connected car demonstration operation licenses, marking the beginning of L4-level autonomous driving commercial operations in the domestic commercial cargo field. This development is expected to have a significant impact on the logistics industry, providing a safer and more efficient way to transport goods.

Key Highlights:

  • SAIC Motor Corp Ltd becomes the only company in the industry to obtain both passenger and commercial vehicle licenses for smart connected car demonstration operations
  • SAIC Intelligent Automobile showcases its L4-level Robotaxi at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference
  • SAIC Motor announces plans to launch a Robotaxi service in the Shanghai International Tourism and Resort Zone
  • SAIC Friend E obtains new batch of smart connected car demonstration operation licenses for commercial cargo operations