WeRide Secures First Driverless Logistics Vehicle Test Permit in Guangzhou's Huangpu District for Robovan W5
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the first autonomous logistics vehicle road test permit in Guangzhou's Huangpu District for its Robovan W5. This marks the vehicle's second testing permit, following approval in Nansha District in April 2025.
The Robovan W5 features industry-leading Level-4 autonomous driving technology with impressive specifications including 5.5m³ cargo volume, 1,000kg maximum payload, and 220km driving range. The vehicle is equipped with advanced safety features including redundant sensor suite, emergency braking, and cloud-based control platform.
This development aligns with Guangzhou's strategic policy framework for intelligent connected vehicles, positioning WeRide to capitalize on the smart logistics market, which is projected to reach USD 784 billion by 2030.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) ha raggiunto un traguardo importante ottenendo il primo permesso per il test su strada di un veicolo logistico autonomo nel distretto di Huangpu a Guangzhou per il suo Robovan W5. Questo rappresenta il secondo permesso di test per il veicolo, dopo l'approvazione nel distretto di Nansha nell'aprile 2025.
Il Robovan W5 è dotato di una tecnologia di guida autonoma di livello 4 leader nel settore con specifiche notevoli tra cui un volume di carico di 5,5m³, una capacità massima di carico di 1.000 kg e un autonomia di guida di 220 km. Il veicolo è equipaggiato con avanzate funzionalità di sicurezza, tra cui un sistema ridondante di sensori, frenata d'emergenza e una piattaforma di controllo basata su cloud.
Questo sviluppo è in linea con il quadro strategico di Guangzhou per i veicoli intelligenti connessi, posizionando WeRide per sfruttare il mercato della logistica intelligente, che si prevede raggiungerà un valore di 784 miliardi di dollari USA entro il 2030.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) ha alcanzado un hito significativo al obtener el primer permiso para pruebas en carretera de un vehículo logístico autónomo en el distrito de Huangpu, Guangzhou, para su Robovan W5. Esta es la segunda autorización de prueba para el vehículo, tras la aprobación en el distrito de Nansha en abril de 2025.
El Robovan W5 cuenta con una tecnología de conducción autónoma de nivel 4 líder en la industria con especificaciones impresionantes que incluyen un volumen de carga de 5,5 m³, una capacidad máxima de carga de 1.000 kg y un rango de conducción de 220 km. El vehículo está equipado con avanzadas características de seguridad, como un conjunto redundante de sensores, frenado de emergencia y una plataforma de control basada en la nube.
Este desarrollo está alineado con el marco estratégico de Guangzhou para vehículos inteligentes conectados, posicionando a WeRide para aprovechar el mercado de logística inteligente, que se proyecta alcanzará los 784 mil millones de dólares estadounidenses para 2030.
WeRide (나스닥: WRD)는 광저우 황푸구에서 자사의 Robovan W5에 대한 최초의 자율주행 물류 차량 도로 시험 허가를 획득하며 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이는 2025년 4월 난사구에서 승인된 이후 두 번째 시험 허가입니다.
Robovan W5는 업계 선도 수준 4 자율주행 기술을 갖추고 있으며, 5.5m³의 적재 용량, 최대 1,000kg 적재 중량, 220km 주행 거리 등의 뛰어난 사양을 자랑합니다. 이 차량은 중복 센서 시스템, 비상 제동, 클라우드 기반 제어 플랫폼 등 첨단 안전 기능을 탑재하고 있습니다.
이번 개발은 광저우의 지능형 연결 차량 전략 정책과 부합하며, WeRide가 2030년까지 7,840억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상되는 스마트 물류 시장을 선점할 수 있는 발판이 될 것입니다.
WeRide (Nasdaq : WRD) a franchi une étape importante en obtenant le premier permis d'essai routier pour un véhicule logistique autonome dans le district de Huangpu à Guangzhou pour son Robovan W5. Il s'agit du second permis d'essai pour ce véhicule, après son approbation dans le district de Nansha en avril 2025.
Le Robovan W5 est équipé d'une technologie de conduite autonome de niveau 4 de pointe avec des spécifications impressionnantes, notamment un volume de chargement de 5,5 m³, une charge utile maximale de 1000 kg et une autonomie de 220 km. Le véhicule dispose de fonctionnalités avancées de sécurité, telles qu'un ensemble redondant de capteurs, un freinage d'urgence et une plateforme de contrôle basée sur le cloud.
Ce développement s'inscrit dans le cadre stratégique de Guangzhou pour les véhicules intelligents connectés, positionnant WeRide pour tirer parti du marché de la logistique intelligente, qui devrait atteindre 784 milliards de dollars américains d'ici 2030.
WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem es die erste Straßenzulassung für Tests eines autonomen Logistikfahrzeugs im Huangpu-Distrikt von Guangzhou für seinen Robovan W5 erhalten hat. Dies ist die zweite Testgenehmigung für das Fahrzeug nach der Genehmigung im Nansha-Distrikt im April 2025.
Der Robovan W5 verfügt über branchenführende Level-4-Autonomietechnologie mit beeindruckenden Spezifikationen, darunter ein Laderaumvolumen von 5,5 m³, eine maximale Nutzlast von 1.000 kg und eine Reichweite von 220 km. Das Fahrzeug ist mit fortschrittlichen Sicherheitsmerkmalen ausgestattet, darunter ein redundantes Sensorsystem, Notbremsung und eine cloudbasierte Steuerungsplattform.
Diese Entwicklung steht im Einklang mit dem strategischen Rahmenwerk von Guangzhou für intelligente vernetzte Fahrzeuge und positioniert WeRide, um vom Smart-Logistik-Markt zu profitieren, der bis 2030 voraussichtlich 784 Milliarden USD erreichen wird.
- First company to secure autonomous logistics vehicle testing permit in Huangpu District
- Robovan W5 offers largest cargo volume (5.5m³) in its class with 1,000kg payload capacity
- Advanced Level-4 autonomous driving technology with comprehensive safety features
- Strategic alignment with Guangzhou's policy framework for intelligent vehicles
- Positioned to capture share in USD 784 billion smart logistics market by 2030
- Limited to testing phase, not yet fully commercialized
- Currently restricted to specific districts in Guangzhou
Insights
WeRide's new autonomous logistics vehicle permit in Guangzhou strengthens its market position in China's rapidly growing smart logistics sector.
WeRide has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing the first and only permit to test driverless logistics vehicles in Huangpu District, Guangzhou. This follows their earlier permit in Nansha District, creating a multi-district testing footprint that accelerates their path to commercialization.
The timing is strategically valuable, coming less than a month after Guangzhou's policy framework supporting autonomous vehicle deployment across ride-hailing, sanitation, and logistics. This early-mover advantage positions WeRide to potentially become a preferred partner as the framework is implemented.
The Robovan W5's specifications are impressive within the autonomous logistics segment: 5.5m³ cargo capacity, 1,000kg payload, and 220km range. The modular design enables adaptation across multiple logistics use cases, creating versatility that traditional single-purpose delivery vehicles lack.
WeRide's focus on redundant safety systems—including sensor suite, drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking, and cloud monitoring—addresses a critical adoption barrier for autonomous logistics: operational safety confidence.
The global smart logistics market projection of $784 billion by 2030 provides significant growth runway. WeRide's early positioning with purpose-built vehicles and regulatory approvals creates competitive differentiation in this emerging sector, though commercialization timelines and unit economics remain to be proven.
GUANGZHOU, China, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has become the first and only company authorized to road test autonomous logistics vehicles in Huangpu, Guangzhou, after securing the district's inaugural permit for its Robovan W5.
WeRide’s Robovan W5 is authorized for road testing in Huangpu District, Guangzhou
This marks the Robovan W5's second active road testing permit, following an earlier approval in Guangzhou's Nansha District in April — demonstrating WeRide's steady progress towards the large-scale commercialization of autonomous delivery solutions.
On June 6, Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District jointly introduced a strategic policy framework to accelerate the development of intelligent connected and new energy vehicles. The framework outlines plans to support large-scale deployment of autonomous technologies across sectors such as ride-hailing, sanitation, and smart logistics. Less than a month later, WeRide received approval to begin full-area testing of its Robovan W5 in Huangpu, reflecting its operational readiness.
The Robovan W5 is purpose-built for high-frequency urban logistics. It offers the largest cargo volume in its class at 5.5m³, a maximum payload of 1,000kg, and a driving range of up to 220km. Its modular cargo compartments supports various slot configurations, making it highly adaptable to diverse use cases such as express delivery, neighborhood drop-offs, and personalized point-to-point logistics — delivering an all-in-one solution for multi-scenario urban deliveries.
Safety remains a top priority. Equipped with industry-leading Level-4 autonomous driving technology and WeRide’s proprietary redundant sensor suite, the Robovan W5 can accurately detect vehicles, traffic signals, pedestrians, and other road users, maintaining 360-degree awareness in all weather and lighting conditions year-round. It also features a redundant drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking and collision warning systems, real-time driving status monitoring, and a cloud-based control platform, ensuring robust and reliable safety during each delivery.
The global smart logistics sector is entering a period of rapid growth. Over the next three years, the market is expected to exceed USD 100 billion, reaching an estimated USD 784 billion by 2030. As this trillion-dollar opportunity takes shape, WeRide is well-positioned to lead the charge in this dynamic and fast-evolving space.
About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 30 cities across 10 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in five markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named in Fortune Magazine's 2024 “The Future 50” list.
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