ECARX Partners with HERE Technologies to Launch Next-Gen In-Vehicle Navigation System
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ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) has announced a strategic partnership with HERE Technologies to develop a next-generation, AI-powered in-vehicle navigation system for global automakers. The system will debut at Auto Shanghai 2025.
The collaboration combines HERE's navigation platform with ECARX's full-stack solutions, featuring multi-scenario adaptability, high data accuracy, and broad coverage. The system integrates HERE SDK with compliant global location data covering over 200 countries, enabling automakers like Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart, and Hongqi to accelerate development cycles and ensure international data compliance.
The solution offers high-precision mapping, real-time navigation, and cross-platform support, providing automakers with a plug-and-play global navigation development framework.
Positive
- Strategic partnership with leading location technology platform HERE Technologies
- System compatibility with over 200 countries' map data regulations
- Established relationships with major automakers including Lotus and Lynk & Co
- Potential for accelerated market penetration through shortened development cycles
Negative
- Production version not yet launched or proven in market
- Faces competition from established navigation system providers
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On the day this news was published, ECX gained 25.52%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
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SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced a strategic partnership with HERE Technologies (“HERE”), the leading location data and technology platform, to co-develop a next-generation, AI-powered in-vehicle navigation system for global automakers. The new system will make its production-ready debut, alongside a live demonstration, at Auto Shanghai 2025.
This collaboration leverages HERE’s advanced navigation platform and ECARX’s full-stack solutions to deliver an industry-leading navigation system designed for the evolving needs of global automakers. By integrating the HERE SDK and compliant global location data, the solution enables global automakers to significantly shorten development cycles and time-to-market for their vehicles while ensuring seamless compliance with international data regulations.
The jointly developed navigation system stands out for its multi-scenario adaptability, high data accuracy, broad coverage, robust technical performance, and developer-friendly features. It is optimized for high-precision mapping, real-time navigation, and cross-platform support, empowering automakers—including Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart, and Hongqi—to deliver dynamic, reliable, and personalized navigation experiences for drivers worldwide.
Mr. Ziyu Shen, Chairman, and CEO of ECARX, commented: “This deep technical collaboration fuses HERE’s world-class mapping expertise with ECARX’s full-stack software and hardware co-development platform. By standardizing HERE’s SDK—supporting compliant map data for over 200 countries and multidimensional parameter interfaces—we significantly shorten the development cycle for automaker navigation systems. This allows vehicle models around the world to meet data regulations across major markets and provides a plug-and-play global navigation development framework for global automakers.”
Mike Nefkens, CEO of HERE Technologies, added, “Together with ECARX, we’re combining cutting-edge AI-powered mapping and location services with next-generation intelligent vehicle platforms, making it easier than ever for leading automakers to deliver connected, intuitive and globally scalable navigation experiences. Our partnership is focused on increasing the speed at which automakers bring the latest in-car navigation solutions to market.”
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 electric vehicle architectures from the ground up, 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 1,900 employees based in 12 major locations in China, UK, USA, Sweden and Germany. The co-founders are two automotive entrepreneurs, Chairman and CEO Ziyu Shen, and Eric Li (Li Shufu), who is also the founder and chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group — with ownership interests in global brands including Lotus, Lynk & Co, Geely Galaxy, Polestar, smart, and Volvo Cars. ECARX also works with other well-known automakers, including Volkswagen Group, FAW and Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën. To date, ECARX products can be found in over 8.1 million vehicles worldwide.
About HERE Technologies
HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for 40 years. Today, HERE’s location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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ECARX
Investor Contacts:
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Media Contacts:
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HERE Technologies
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