Huawei is steadily expanding its footprint in China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. The company has partnered with a range of carmakers through its Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA).
Under HIMA, Huawei plays an active role in product planning, design, marketing, user experience, and quality control, and provides intelligent hardware and software to traditional automakers. The latest product from this collaboration is the Luxeed R7 EREV in a joint venture with Chery.
Now, the company is moving deeper into the autonomous driving space. Over the weekend, Huawei’s intelligent driving unit, Qiankun, signed a non-binding safety pact with 11 Chinese automakers.
Huawei’s safety pact comes ahead of Tesla’s FSD push in China
The list includes state-owned giants like SAIC Motor and GAC Group, as well as Audi China. Notably absent from the list of signatories is Xiaomi, whose EV recently made headlines after a fatal crash in China. Meanwhile, Tesla is still awaiting approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in the Chinese market.
Anyway, the new alliance is pushing for clearer communication with users, increased R&D investment, and stronger safety standards across the industry. Huawei is also reportedly in discussions with its partners to launch an “Intelligent Assisted Driving Safety Training Camp” to educate users on how to safely use advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).
Qiankun was introduced a year ago as part of Huawei’s strategy to position itself as a core systems supplier in China’s EV and autonomous driving sectors.
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, Huawei unveiled ADS 4, its latest intelligent driving system, which promises a 20 percent boost in traffic efficiency and a 30 percent reduction in harsh braking. The system also includes upgraded collision avoidance features.
Huawei’s automotive business is also showing strong financial growth. In 2024, the division’s revenue surged nearly fivefold to 26.4 billion yuan (around $3.6 billion), turning a profit for the first time.
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