On April 10, 2025, SAIC Group showcased its latest strategic plans, technological achievements, and industry cooperation progress at the SAIC Night launch. Roewe and MG brands will collaborate with Horizon. The Zhuoyu solution will apply to Baojun models under SAIC-GM-Wuling. The first all-solid-state battery, the Guangqi battery, will launch. Additionally, Momenta’s autonomous driving technology will empower the IM brand. SAIC also revealed a new strategic layout. It introduced a “combination punch” covering technological innovation, intelligent driving, industrial ecology, and globalization. This aims to energize the automotive industry’s deep transformation. As SAIC Group Chairman Wang Xiaoqiu stated, “SAIC aims to excel in technology, performance, and cost.”
Four major smart driving leaders gather One highlight of the event is the collective appearance of the “four major smart driving teams”—Horizon, Zhi Yu, HarmonyOS Smart Travel, and Momenta. Below are the project progress and plans between SAIC and these four teams regarding product technology. 1. Roewe and MG will partner with Horizon to accelerate smart driving technology. By 2025, multiple main models from Roewe and MG will feature the J6E smart driving platform. Horizon will also enable SAIC’s all-scenario NOA advanced smart driving solution. 2. The Zhi Yu solution will apply to Baojun models under SAIC-GM-Wuling. 3. HarmonyOS Smart Travel is expected to debut with the rumored new brand “Shangjie.” 4. Momenta’s autonomous driving solution will empower Zhi Ji Automotive. Jia Jianxu emphasized that the strategic collaboration with Huawei’s smart selection cars will achieve deep co-creation of technology, ecology, and value, creating true equality in smart driving.
SAIC builds a complete technology ecosystem in the field of intelligence. It innovates and implements in five areas. 1. In chassis, it integrates all resources for line control research and development. It creates a second-generation self-developed line control chassis. This chassis will launch by 2027 and support L3-level autonomous driving. 2. In electronic architecture, the self-developed “SAIC Galaxy Full Stack 4.0” will officially launch this year. It has self-learning, self-evolving, and self-growing capabilities. 3. In mobility services, the Enjoy Travel Robotaxi has accumulated over 1.4 million kilometers. It becomes the first L4-level autonomous driving operation platform led by an automotive company. 4. In the chip sector, it establishes a domestic chip fund worth billions. By the end of 2024, the localization rate will exceed the industry average. 5. In batteries, SAIC’s first all-solid-state battery, “Guangqi Battery,” will launch in 2027. Its energy density exceeds 400 Wh/kg, and its volumetric energy density exceeds 820 Wh/L. The battery capacity can exceed 75 Ah. This solid-state battery ensures no fire or explosion in puncture tests and 200°C heat box scenarios. Its low-temperature capacity retention exceeds 90%.
SAIC creates a smarter travel partner for you. SAIC understands that smart driving is not just about technology. It focuses on enhancing user experience. The future will rely on diverse tech partnerships and in-house platforms. SAIC aims to build an open system that offers solutions based on your preferences. Momenta, Horizon, Huawei, and DJI integrate into the SAIC ecosystem. Together, they create a “fully compatible, freely chosen” smart driving experience. Additionally, SAIC will empower users with AI. Users can enjoy voice control, scenario learning, and custom recommendations. They will experience “what you see is what you can use, what you say is understood, what you drive is loved.” The future SAIC car will be a smart cockpit that connects with your phone. It will link with HarmonyOS, Android, and iOS systems. It will be compatible with all devices, ensuring every car “understands you.” This theme drives the launch event. SAIC will create personalized cars with aesthetic advancements. It will develop a diverse product matrix with a global perspective. The lineup will include family SUVs, all-terrain off-roaders, sporty coupes, and versatile pickups. This approach will meet the diverse demands for personalized travel. On April 18, IM Motors will hold a new product launch at the World Expo Creative Show. On April 23, at the Shanghai Auto Show, global design master Joseph Cabon will present two new creations, marking a new chapter in SAIC’s design aesthetics. SAIC champions true “technology equality.” In response to the many voices for equality in the auto market, SAIC emphasizes that it’s not just about feature accessibility. It’s about reconstructing value. SAIC is committed to creating “efficiency tools,” “mechanical guardians,” “smart all-in-one solutions,” and a “user-centric platform.” It aims to meet users’ core demands for “saving money, safety, usability, and control.” The DMH hybrid system achieves a thermal efficiency of 46.3% and offers a range of over 2,200 kilometers. The zero-self-ignition “Cube” battery has delivered over 500,000 units, leading the industry in safety performance. The full-link intelligent driving and AI cockpit create a smart ecosystem, covering L2+ to L4 driving levels. The user co-creation platform is live, allowing full participation from product definition to function development. SAIC Group restructured its core business to enhance overall synergy. It integrated resources from SAIC Passenger Cars, SAIC International, the R&D Institute, and Zero束 Technology. This consolidation focuses on building world-class product strength. SAIC Maxus serves as the core, forming the “SAIC Commercial Vehicles” system to promote technology sharing and global integration. In terms of external collaboration, SAIC deepens partnerships with joint ventures like Volkswagen, entering the co-research and co-creation “2.0 era.” It accelerates the layout of a new ecosystem, working closely with leading companies like Huawei, CATL, OPPO, and Volcano Engine to develop the next generation of intelligent vehicles. The “combined strategy” revolves around the “GloCal” approach. SAIC balances global thinking with localized actions, creating a regional product matrix that respects diverse cultures. It advances the transition from Chinese standards to global standards. In summary, from the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau to global smart terminals, SAIC embraces the mission of “Shanghai Intelligence, Chinese Brand, Global Quality.” Moving forward, SAIC will continue to drive the Chinese automotive industry toward global leadership with courage, inclusiveness, and a commitment to excellence.