Synopsis
Huawei is investing heavily in smart driving technology. The company plans to spend billions on research and development and computing power. This move aims to secure its leading role in China's electric vehicle market. Huawei's automotive business is its fastest-growing segment. Several vehicle models featuring Huawei's technology were showcased.Huawei is defending its leading position after rapidly emerging as a key supplier in China's smart EV sector over the past four years, driven by advanced technologies increasingly favoured by affluent Chinese consumers over German-engineered alternatives.
A total of 38 vehicle models equipped with Huawei's smart driving and intelligent cockpit technologies were displayed at the event on Thursday, including four Audi models and Toyota's BZ7 developed with Guangzhou Automobile.
While the automotive business remains a relatively small part of Huawei's portfolio, which also includes telecommunications, smartphones, and cloud computing, it has been the company's fastest-growing segment. Automotive-related sales surged 72% in 2025 to 45 billion yuan ($6.5 billion).
Huawei's overall revenue rose 2.2% last year to 880.9 billion yuan. The company also launched its latest Qiankun ADS advanced driving assistance system.
($1 = 6.8346 Chinese yuan renminbi)
