Huawei Boosts Smart Driving Investment, Computing Power
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Huawei plans to significantly increase investment in smart-driving research and development, committing more than USD 10 billion over the next five years to enhance computing power for training. The Chinese technology firm will invest 18 billion yuan, equivalent to USD 2.6 billion, globally in smart-driving R&D this year.
This year's R&D investment includes 10 billion yuan, approximately USD 1.46 billion, specifically for computing power. Senior Vice President Jin Yuzhi shared these details at a Beijing event preceding China's largest auto show.
Huawei has established itself as a key supplier in China's smart electric vehicle (EV) sector over the past four years. Its technologies are increasingly favoured by affluent Chinese consumers, often chosen over German-engineered alternatives.
The company showcased 38 vehicle models equipped with its smart driving and intelligent cockpit technologies. These included four Audi models, and Toyota's BZ7, which was developed in collaboration with Guangzhou Automobile.
Huawei also unveiled its Qiankun ADS advanced driver-assistance system. This system will debut in the flagship X9 six-seater SUV under the Epicland brand, a vehicle co-developed with Dongfeng Motor.
Chinese automakers are increasingly forming partnerships with Huawei to boost car sales and improve factory utilisation. This follows Huawei's success in revitalising Seres with the 2021 launch of the Aito brand.
Aito has surpassed legacy German automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi in China's market for all fuel-type vehicles priced above 500,000 yuan (USD 72,500). This lead was observed in both 2024 and 2025, according to data from Shanghai-based research firm ThinkerCar.
Yale Zhang, managing director of consultancy Automotive Foresight, noted that more Chinese car owners are replacing German premium cars with domestic brands like Aito, Zeekr, and Li Auto. Zhang added that Chinese brands are now being sold at higher prices, challenging perceptions that they only cater to bargain-seekers.
While automotive sales represent a smaller portion of Huawei's overall portfolio, which includes telecommunications, smartphones, and cloud computing, it is the company's fastest-growing segment. Automotive-related revenue surged 72% in 2025 to 45 billion yuan, or USD 6.5 billion.
This growth helped lift Huawei's overall revenue by 2.2% to 880.9 billion yuan.
Huawei plans to invest over USD 10 billion in smart-driving computing power over five years.
The company is committing USD 2.6 billion globally to smart-driving R&D this year.
Huawei's technologies are driving its growth as a key supplier in China's smart EV market.
Source: REUTERS
