Leapmotor, Hesai Technology form strategic collaboration

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On March 7, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor and LiDAR solution provider Hesai Technology officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Hangzhou.

Signing ceremony; photo credit: Hesai Technology

Leveraging Hesai's next-generation high-performance LiDAR products, Leapmotor aims to advance the R&D and application of intelligent products across multiple new vehicle models, fostering a top-tier intelligent driving experience through close collaboration.

The partnership between Hesai Technology and Leapmotor started at the end of 2021. Currently, multiple vehicle models in Leapmotor's C product series are equipped with Hesai's AT128 high-definition long-range LiDAR. 

Recently, their first collaborative model, the C10, officially hit the market, introducing LiDAR, a high-end perception hardware, into the 160,000-yuan mainstream consumer market. 

Additionally, Leapmotor's advanced NAP (Navigation Assist Pilot) function will cover both highway and urban expressway scenarios. The NAP system also features high-level intelligent driving capabilities such as NAC (Navigation Assisted Cruise), with planned future upgrades to cover urban NAP intelligent driving, providing users with L3 smart driving experiences.

As a member of Leapmotor's supply chain, Hesai is committed to joining forces with numerous enterprises to create globally leading product quality, offering users more valuable products. This upgraded strategic partnership reaffirms Leapmotor's recognition of Hesai's R&D technology, product quality, and mass production capabilities.