Lotus Announces Strategic Partnership with CaoCao Mobility to Launch Intelligent Driving Platform for Robotaxis

Rhea-AI Summary

Lotus Technology has announced a strategic partnership between its intelligent driving arm, Lotus Robotics, and CaoCao Mobility, a major Chinese ride-hailing provider. The collaboration launches an innovative intelligent mobility platform for robotaxis, integrating Lotus Robotics' intelligent driving solutions with CaoCao's operational expertise.

CaoCao Mobility's network spans 57 cities and 35,000 enterprises. The partnership has already initiated pilot operations of robotaxis equipped with Lotus Robotics' intelligent driving system in Suzhou and Hangzhou. This marks the beginning of scaled commercial deployment of robotaxi services.

Lotus Robotics is also exploring global opportunities with partners like Aramco Digital in the GCC region. The company plans to deploy advanced features globally in Q4 2025, including mapless Urban Navigate on Autopilot. Additionally, Lotus Robotics provides intelligent driving solutions to various OEMs including Lynk&Co, Farizon Auto, and a leading European automaker.

Positive

• Strategic partnership with CaoCao Mobility provides access to extensive network of 35,000 enterprises across 57 cities
• Successfully launched pilot robotaxi operations in two major Chinese cities
• Diversification of revenue streams through high-margin intelligent driving business
• Expansion of client base beyond Lotus brand to multiple major automotive manufacturers

Negative

• Global deployment of advanced features delayed until Q4 2025
• Commercial deployment subject to regional regulatory approvals

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Technology Inc. (“Lotus” or the “Company”), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, announced Lotus Robotics, its intelligent driving arm, has established a strategic partnership with CaoCao Mobility, a prominent ride-hailing service provider in China. Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility have launched an innovative intelligent mobility platform for robotaxis, representing a major breakthrough in intelligent mobility for the rail-hailing industry.

This partnership integrates Lotus Robotics’ cutting-edge intelligent driving solutions with CaoCao Mobility’s proven operational expertise in large-scale ride-hailing services to accelerate the deployment of intelligent ride-hailing services across China and beyond. Leveraging CaoCao Mobility’s network spanning 35,000 enterprises in 57 cities, coupled with Lotus Robotics-powered-intelligent-driving-platform, the partnership aims to establish a first-mover advantage in the intelligent mobility sector.

On February 28, 2024, CaoCao Mobility hosted the launch ceremony for its CaoCao Zhixing Autonomous Driving Platform, announcing the successful establishment of China’s first intelligent driving ecosystem featuring deep integration across three core elements: intelligent manufacturing, intelligent driving technology, and intelligent operations. Concurrently, CaoCao’s robotaxis equipped with Lotus Robotics’ intelligent driving system have started pilot operations in Suzhou and Hangzhou. This pilot program marks the commencement of scaled commercial deployment of robotaxi services, signifying a critical milestone in intelligent autonomous mobility solutions.

Building on the success, Lotus Robotics is collaborating with regional partners including Aramco Digital in the GCC region to explore global opportunities. Lotus Robotics continues to pioneer industry-leading innovations, with advanced features such as mapless Urban Navigate on Autopilot and high-precision navigation capabilities scheduled for global deployment in Q4 2025, subject to regional regulations.

As previously announced, Lotus Robotics has provided end-to-end intelligent driving solutions to both Lotus-brand intelligent vehicles and other global leading OEMs such as Lynk&Co, Farizon Auto and a leading European automaker. The Company expects that its intelligent driving business will further diversify its business portfolio with a range of high-margin revenue streams, accelerating its growth.

About Lotus Technology Inc.
Lotus Technology Inc. has operations across the UK, the EU and China. The Company is dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicles, with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies such as electrification, digitalisation and more. For more information about Lotus Technology Inc., please visit www.group-lotus.com.

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FAQ

What is the scope of CaoCao Mobility's network for Lotus's robotaxi deployment?

CaoCao Mobility's network covers 57 cities and 35,000 enterprises in China, providing extensive reach for robotaxi deployment.

When will Lotus Robotics launch its advanced autonomous driving features globally?

Lotus Robotics plans to deploy advanced features including mapless Urban Navigate on Autopilot globally in Q4 2025, subject to regional regulations.

Which cities are currently piloting Lotus's robotaxi operations with CaoCao Mobility?

Pilot operations of robotaxis equipped with Lotus Robotics' intelligent driving system have launched in Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Which automotive manufacturers are currently using Lotus Robotics' intelligent driving solutions?

Lotus Robotics provides solutions to Lotus-brand vehicles, Lynk&Co, Farizon Auto, and a leading European automaker.