WeRide and Lenovo to Deploy 200,000 Level 4 AVs Using HPC 3.0 Platform
WeRide and Lenovo will jointly deploy 200,000 Level 4 autonomous vehicles worldwide over five years starting in 2026, leveraging Lenovo’s AD1 domain controller and HPC 3.0 platform. The HPC 3.0 system delivers 2,000 TOPS, halves autonomous suite costs and cuts total cost of ownership by 84%.
1. Collaboration Agreement
WeRide and Lenovo formalized an expanded partnership at Auto China 2026 to commercialize Level 4 autonomous driving technology, committing to deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles globally by 2031. The five-year plan combines WeRide’s autonomous driving software and operations expertise with Lenovo’s global manufacturing and computing infrastructure.
2. HPC 3.0 and AD1 Platform
The collaboration leverages Lenovo’s L4 domain controller AD1 and the jointly developed HPC 3.0 high-performance computing platform, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor. This system delivers over 2,000 TOPS, reduces autonomous driving suite hardware costs by 50%, and lowers total cost of ownership by 84% versus the previous generation.
3. Global Operations and Testing
WeRide’s autonomous vehicles currently undergo R&D, testing, and commercial operations in more than 40 cities across 12 countries, representing the industry’s widest global footprint. The joint effort will address varied urban environments, regulatory frameworks, and fleet efficiency challenges to scale Robotaxi services sustainably.
4. Future Mobility Expansion
Beyond Robotaxis, WeRide and Lenovo plan to co-develop autonomous minibuses and sanitation vehicles, aiming to integrate Physical AI into broader urban mobility and public services. This deepened collaboration seeks to build a scalable global ecosystem for safer, more sustainable autonomous transportation.