On July 22, Volkswagen Group signed a joint development agreement with XPeng Motors for electronic and electrical architecture technology. They will collaborate on the CEA electronic and electrical architecture. Starting in 2026, domestic Volkswagen electric models will use this architecture. According to official information, Volkswagen Technology Co., CARIAD China, and XPeng Motors will develop this new architecture together. CARIAD China will create advanced driver assistance solutions and smart cockpit software for the new architecture.
The CEA architecture is Volkswagen Group’s first localized electronic and electrical architecture. It meets specific needs of the Chinese market in terms of technology and cost. Compared to the current architecture, CEA offers three highly integrated regional controllers. These will replace many electronic control units, reducing the number of in-vehicle control units by 30%. This change will lower costs and simplify the operating system. It will also enhance computing performance and safety. As a tailored technology solution for China, CEA will accelerate the digitalization of the vehicle lineup. Users will enjoy improved experiences in software updates and digital services. Advanced driver assistance features will integrate more quickly and easily into the architecture.
