Gasgoo Munich- ECARX and May Mobility have selected the Volkswagen ID. Buzz as the vehicle platform for their next-generation Robotaxi project, with a target of deploying more than 10,000 autonomous vehicles by 2031. ECARX will provide engineering support to integrate May Mobility's autonomous driving system into the vehicle.
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Key Takeaways
·The partners have selected the Volkswagen ID. Buzz for the project and are targeting deployment of more than 10,000 vehicles by 2031.
·ECARX will provide integration and vehicle-adaptation engineering services for May Mobility's autonomous driving kit (ADK), supporting the development of Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
·U.S. on-road testing is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with the first production vehicles targeted for delivery in 2028.
·May Mobility is targeting all-in cost savings of more than 50% compared with its current-generation vehicle through the supply-chain collaboration.
Project scope
The selection of the ID. Buzz moves the partnership from initial technical planning into vehicle engineering and development. The model was chosen in part for its cabin space and ease of passenger access, according to the source.
ECARX will provide engineering services for integrating May Mobility's autonomous driving kit with the ID. Buzz platform, drawing on its capabilities in in-vehicle computing, hardware-software integration and vehicle engineering.
ECARX will also work with Charlton Intelligence.ai on supply-chain coordination. The collaboration is intended to reduce vehicle costs as May Mobility prepares for larger-scale fleet deployment.
Development timeline
Vehicle development is underway. U.S. on-road testing is planned for early 2027, while the first production vehicles are targeted for delivery in 2028.
May Mobility said its work with ECARX and Charlton Intelligence.ai is expected to support an all-in cost-saving target of more than 50% compared with its current-generation vehicle.
Background
ECARX and May Mobility announced their strategic framework agreement in May 2026. The original plan covered full-stack technology solutions for next-generation Robotaxis, including a customized AI central computing platform and sensor suite.
Selecting the ID. Buzz establishes the vehicle platform for the next stage of the agreement, extending the collaboration into Level 4 vehicle integration and engineering.
