Swedish EV companies target autonomous driving in Chinese market

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【Summary】Swedish EV makers, including Polestar, are targeting China's premium EV market. Polestar has partnered with Mobileye to incorporate autonomous driving technology into their Polestar 4 model. The technology allows for hands-free, point-to-point autonomous driving on highways. Chinese automakers are also expanding into Northern Europe to promote their EV brands.

FutureCar Staff Aug 27, 2023 11:19 PM PT

Swedish EV companies target autonomous driving in Chinese market

In recent years, there has been a growing focus from Swedish electric vehicle makers on China's premium EV car market. Similarly, Chinese automobile makers like Hongqi have chosen Sweden, Norway, and other Northern European countries as their first destinations to establish R&D facilities and promote new electric vehicle brands in the European markets.

At the 26th edition of the Chengdu Motor Show, Swedish premium electric vehicle maker Polestar announced a partnership with Mobileye. This partnership aims to incorporate Mobileye's Chauffeur autonomous driving technology into the Polestar 4, their latest offering.

The Chengdu Motor Show, which took place on August 25, 2023, is the largest annual auto show in western China. It provided the perfect platform for Polestar to showcase their lineup, including the Polestar 4, a pure electric high-performance SUV, and the Polestar 3, an ultra-luxury pure electric SUV.

The Polestar 4 is particularly noteworthy as it is the first production car to feature Mobileye's Chauffeur autonomous driving technology. This technology is based on Mobileye's SuperVision-based Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and sets the foundation for future advancements in autonomous driving.

Mobileye, a leading producer of ADAS technology, is already installed in over 150 million cars worldwide. Their Chauffeur technology, expected to be rolled out in the coming years, aims to provide hands-free, point-to-point autonomous driving on highways, along with eyes-on automated driving for various environments.