- The smart driving solution developed by BMW and Momenta will be used in multiple BMW models, including domestically produced next-generation cars.
- Momenta is one of the key smart driving solution suppliers in the Chinese market, alongside Huawei.
German luxury automaker BMW has partnered with Chinese smart driving startup Momenta to develop a China-exclusive smart driving system.
The two companies announced the collaboration in separate statements today, making BMW the latest automaker to partner with Momenta on smart driving system development, following auto giants including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Nissan.
The solution developed by BMW and Momenta will be applied to multiple BMW models, including domestically produced next-generation vehicles, according to statements from both companies.
The solution will provide users in the Chinese market with full-scenario, point-to-point navigation-assisted driving features, covering both highways and urban roads.
BMW emphasized that the new system incorporates over 20 years of safety technology expertise in the field of driving assistance, enabling users to truly experience smart driving assistance features that are both reliable and user-friendly.
Headquartered in Suzhou, a neighboring city of Shanghai, Momenta was founded in 2016. One of its co-founders is Ren Shaqing, who joined Nio (NYSE: NIO) in August 2020 to lead smart driving research and development.
Momenta's business spans China and multiple international markets including Germany, Japan, and the US. It has received strategic investments from SAIC Motor Corp (SHA: 600104), General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Bosch, according to its website.
On June 6, 2024, domestic media outlet 36kr reported that Mercedes-Benz would adopt Momenta's smart driving solution.
The collaboration has not been confirmed, but information on Momenta's website indicates that Mercedes-Benz and Momenta are collaborating to introduce highly intelligent autonomous driving systems in several upcoming models.
In June 2024, GAC Toyota, Toyota's joint venture in China, announced a partnership with Momenta to co-develop an end-to-end, full-scenario smart driving solution.
A series of collaborations over the past few years have positioned Momenta as one of the key smart driving solution providers in the Chinese market, alongside Huawei.
For BMW, several senior executives from its headquarters visited China at the end of 2024 to experience local brands' assisted driving systems and realized that the previous approach of developing by the German teams could no longer keep pace with the development speed of Chinese brands, according to a report by 36Kr today.
In early 2025, BMW launched a recruitment drive for smart driving suppliers in China, with companies including QCraft and DeepRoute participating, but Momenta ultimately emerged as the winner, according to the report.
As China's electric vehicle (EV) market enters a new phase, smart driving capabilities have become a key focus.
BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) rolled out Smart Driving Edition updates for 21 models on February 10, including the Seagull, priced as low as RMB 69,800 ($9,730).
On July 7, BYD announced that the cumulative sales of its Smart Driving Edition models equipped with the God's Eye smart driving systems had exceeded 1 million units.
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