ECARX Debuts Zenith Computing Platform Powered by Snapdragon Elite Automotive Platform at CES 2026, Showcasing Unified, High-Performance Intelligent Cockpit/ADAS Fusion

Rhea-AI Summary

ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) debuted a pre-production sample of its Zenith computing platform at CES 2026, showcasing a unified intelligent cockpit and ADAS architecture powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite (SA8797) automotive SoC.

Zenith supports Android 16, Google Automotive Services, S-Core middleware, QNX 8.0 instrument cluster, mixed-criticality workloads on a single SoC, modular hardware scaling for Level 3+ autonomy, and production is expected to begin in 2027.

Positive

• Unified single-SoC design running cockpit and ADAS concurrently
• Modular architecture supports hardware scaling to Level 3+ autonomy
• Platform integrates Android 16 and Google Automotive Services (GAS)
• Production targeted to begin in 2027 (sample shown at CES 2026)

Negative

• Currently a pre-production sample; commercial production not until 2027
• Platform development depends on Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite automotive SoC

Key Figures

Android version: Android 16 Display resolution: 5K ADAS capability: Level 2++ +3 more

6 metrics

Android version Android 16 Operating system supported by ECARX Zenith computing platform

Display resolution 5K Ultra-high-resolution display in CES 2026 Zenith demo

ADAS capability Level 2++ Advanced driver-assistance system level in current Zenith configuration

Autonomy roadmap Level 3+ Higher autonomy level supported via additional Zenith hardware modules

Vehicles in operation 10 million+ vehicles Vehicles on the road worldwide using ECARX technologies

Production timing 2027 Expected start of production for the Zenith computing platform

Market Reality Check

Price: $1.80 Vol: Volume 1,674,294 is below...

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Volume Volume 1,674,294 is below the 20-day average of 3,983,472, suggesting a lighter-than-usual trading day ahead of this CES product news. low

Technical Price at $1.80 is near the 200-day MA of $1.80, though technical flag shows it as trading below that trend level.

Peers on Argus

ECX was down 6.74% while listed auto-parts peers in the context were mixed: some...

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ECX was down 6.74% while listed auto-parts peers in the context were mixed: some modestly higher (e.g., AXL, PLOW, MLR) and others lower (SLDP, CPS). Momentum-scanner peers SMP and SES were moving up, not down. This points to a stock-specific reaction rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 23 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 23	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-0.9%	Announcement of upcoming Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and call.
Jan 12	Strategic investment	Positive	-3.1%	Geely’s US$45.6M private placement in ECARX at a VWAP-based share price.
Dec 29	Strategic partnership	Positive	+1.0%	US$23M investment in Lotus Technology to deploy ECARX platforms globally.
Nov 13	OEM partnership win	Positive	+5.3%	Award to supply digital cockpit platforms for Volkswagen models in Latin America.
Nov 03	Earnings results	Positive	-0.8%	Q3 2025 revenue growth, margin expansion and return to profitability.

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows several positive strategic and financial updates where the stock either sold off or moved only modestly, with larger upside mainly around partnership wins.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, ECARX has reported improving fundamentals and expanding partnerships. Q3 2025 results on Nov 3 showed higher revenue, margins and a return to profitability, followed by a strategic convertible note financing. Subsequent news included a Volkswagen digital cockpit award on Nov 13, a US$23M Lotus Technology investment, and a US$45.6M strategic investment from Geely. Today’s CES 2026 Zenith platform debut extends this theme of expanding its intelligent cockpit and ADAS product portfolio.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights ECARX’s Zenith computing platform as a unified cockpit and ADAS solutio...

Analysis

This announcement highlights ECARX’s Zenith computing platform as a unified cockpit and ADAS solution using Snapdragon Elite and Android 16, with support for 5K displays and Level 2++ to Level 3+ autonomy. It follows recent OEM partnerships and strategic financings that expanded its global footprint. Investors may track how quickly Zenith moves from CES demonstration to planned 2027 production and how it complements existing deployments in over 10 million vehicles.

Key Terms

adas, system on chip, soc, google automotive services, +1 more

5 terms

adas technical

"a unified high-performance intelligent cockpit and ADAS architecture, powered by"

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems in vehicles that assist the driver with safety tasks. Examples include automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. These systems use sensors and cameras to improve vehicle safety.

system on chip technical

"functionalities simultaneously on a single, high-performance system on chip (SoC)."

A system on chip is a single silicon chip that packs the key parts of a computer—processing, graphics, memory control and communications—into one tiny, power-efficient package, like a whole kitchen built into one appliance. Investors care because these chips can cut device size, cost and power use while boosting performance, which affects product competitiveness, manufacturing margins and demand across smartphones, cars and other electronics, and therefore company revenue and profits.

soc technical

"functionalities simultaneously on a single, high-performance system on chip (SoC)."

Standard of care (often abbreviated SOC) is the treatment or management approach that is widely accepted and used by medical professionals for a particular disease or condition. For investors, SOC provides the benchmark against which new therapies, devices, or clinical results are judged—like comparing a new car to the current most popular model; a product that meaningfully outperforms the SOC can win market share and drive revenue, while failure to beat or match it limits commercial potential.

google automotive services technical

"5K ultra-high-resolution display, and Google Automotive Services (GAS) ecosystem"

Google Automotive Services is a licensed bundle of Google’s in‑car software and apps — such as navigation, voice assistant, app store and underlying platform services — that automakers can include in their vehicles. For investors, it matters because it represents a recurring software and services revenue stream, shapes the user experience that can affect car sales and brand loyalty, and creates dependency risks and competitive dynamics between tech platforms and vehicle makers.

cpu technical

"leveraging the powerful Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU and"

The CPU (central processing unit) is the main chip in a computer or smart device that carries out instructions and runs software—think of it as the device’s brain that does the actual thinking and decision-making. Investors care because a faster, more efficient CPU can make products more competitive and boost sales and margins, while production problems, supply shortages, or falling prices can cut profits for makers and suppliers.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

ECARX Zenith delivers integrated services on a single SoC, supporting Android 16, Google Automotive Services (GAS) and S-Core open-source middleware, supporting advanced software-defined vehicle architectures

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX" or the "Company"), a global mobility tech provider, debuted a pre-production sample of its Zenith computing platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. This innovative and ground-breaking system offers a unified high-performance intelligent cockpit and ADAS architecture, powered by the Snapdragon® Elite (SA8797) platform for automotive from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 

This platform reflects the latest progress in the ECARX R&D roadmap, developing a diverse portfolio of solutions to allow seamless customization for automakers for global deployment.

Developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and leveraging the powerful Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, Qualcomm^® Adreno™ GPU and Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU combination, ECARX Zenith showcases the capabilities of the Snapdragon Elite platform for automotive to run mixed-criticality intelligent cockpit and ADAS functionalities simultaneously on a single, high-performance system on chip (SoC). 

The platform demonstration features an immersive, premium-feeling 3D launcher, 5K ultra-high-resolution display, and Google Automotive Services (GAS) ecosystem integration. The Zenith platform shown at CES also offers a safety-critical 3D instrument cluster display built on QNX 8.0, showcasing mixed-criticality platform support, as well as advanced Level 2++ ADAS, built on S-Core open-source middleware in collaboration with Qorix.

Beyond its current configuration, Zenith's modular design will allow automakers to scale performance based on their tailored capability requirements. The architecture supports additional hardware modules for Level 3+ autonomy and advanced telematics, providing a long-term, upgradeable solution.

ECARX plans to use the Snapdragon Elite platform for automotive to develop a comprehensive portfolio of single-chip and flagship dual-chip integrated solutions. The Zenith computing platform is currently being demonstrated as a sample, with production expected to begin in 2027.

Mr. Ziyu Shen, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ECARX, commented, "ECARX has been committed to the development of cutting-edge automotive intelligent technologies since inception. ‌CES provided an opportunity for ECARX and our partners to show not just how our platforms are already delivering value to drivers and automakers in the 10 million+ vehicles on the road worldwide with our technologies, but also the enormous possibilities our innovative R&D roadmap is creating.

"With Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Elite platform for automotive, we believe the power and modular flexibility of the Zenith computing platform will make it a cornerstone for automakers building the next generation of automotive experiences. We look forward to driving further innovation and new breakthroughs together with our eco-partners on a global scale."

Qualcomm, Adreno, Hexagon, Qualcomm Oryon and Snapdragon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Snapdragon, Qualcomm Oryon, Qualcomm Adreno and Qualcomm Hexagon are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

About ECARX

ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next–generation smart vehicles, from the system–on–a–chip (SoC) to central computing platforms and software. As automakers develop new vehicle architectures, ECARX is developing full–stack solutions to enhance the user experience while reducing complexity and cost.

Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX now has over 1,500 employees based in 13 major locations in China, UK, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Sweden and Germany. To date, ECARX products can be found in approximately 10 million vehicles worldwide.

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FAQ

What is ECARX Zenith and when was it unveiled (ECX)?

Zenith is ECARX's unified computing platform combining intelligent cockpit and ADAS on one SoC, unveiled at CES 2026. According to the company, the pre-production sample demonstrates mixed-criticality support, Android 16 compatibility, and Google Automotive Services integration.

When will ECARX (ECX) start production of the Zenith computing platform?

Production is expected to begin in 2027, following CES 2026 demonstrations. According to the company, Zenith is shown as a pre-production sample now and will move toward production readiness over the coming year.

Which chips and software does ECARX Zenith (ECX) use for cockpit and ADAS?

Zenith is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite (SA8797) with Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU. According to the company, it runs Android 16, Google Automotive Services, S-Core middleware, and a QNX 8.0 safety instrument cluster.

How does the Zenith platform affect automakers looking at ECARX (ECX)?

Zenith offers a modular, single-SoC solution enabling mixed-criticality cockpit and ADAS on one platform, easing integration. According to the company, automakers can scale performance and add modules for Level 3+ autonomy and advanced telematics.

Does ECARX (ECX) demonstrate any advanced display or UI features with Zenith?

Yes; the CES demo included a premium 3D launcher and a 5K ultra-high-resolution display alongside a safety-critical 3D instrument cluster. According to the company, these features showcase scalable, high-resolution cockpit experiences on Zenith.