Zeekr Secures License for Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Hangzhou
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has officially obtained a license from the Hangzhou government to test its Level 3 partially autonomous driving system. This approval follows a similar permit granted in Shanghai two months prior, enabling Zeekr to legally conduct high-speed road tests in two of China's major economic hubs. The initiative aims to refine the company's Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) advanced driver assistance system, which competes with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Alongside this regulatory milestone, Zeekr announced strategic hardware updates, including the integration of NVIDIA’s next-generation Thor computer into a flagship hybrid SUV launching in late 2025. Upcoming models like the 7X crossover and Mix van will utilize NVIDIA DRIVE Orin chips. Furthermore, Zeekr is strengthening its partnership with Intel’s Mobileye to address data security requirements in overseas markets. These developments coincided with positive financial results, as the company reported record quarterly revenue of RMB 20 billion and a narrowed net loss, leading to a significant rise in its stock price. This move places Zeekr among rivals like BYD and NIO, who have also secured permissions for L3 testing in key Chinese cities.
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Zeekr Secures License for Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Hangzhou
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has officially obtained a license from the Hangzhou government to test its Level 3 partially autonomous driving system. This approval follows a similar permit granted in Shanghai two months prior, enabling Zeekr to legally conduct high-speed road tests in two of China's major economic hubs. The initiative aims to refine the company's Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) advanced driver assistance system, which competes with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Alongside this regulatory milestone, Zeekr announced strategic hardware updates, including the integration of NVIDIA’s next-generation Thor computer into a flagship hybrid SUV launching in late 2025. Upcoming models like the 7X crossover and Mix van will utilize NVIDIA DRIVE Orin chips. Furthermore, Zeekr is strengthening its partnership with Intel’s Mobileye to address data security requirements in overseas markets. These developments coincided with positive financial results, as the company reported record quarterly revenue of RMB 20 billion and a narrowed net loss, leading to a significant rise in its stock price. This move places Zeekr among rivals like BYD and NIO, who have also secured permissions for L3 testing in key Chinese cities.
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