Pony.ai has announced that the first mass-produced gen-seven bZ4X robotaxi, developed with Toyota Motor China and GAC Toyota, has rolled off the production line. This milestone supports the company’s goal to deploy more than 3,000 robotaxi vehicles by the end of 2026 as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous driving technology.
Pony.ai’s collaboration with Toyota began in 2019. Combining Toyota Motor China and GAC Toyota’s vehicle platforms, redundant design and manufacturing capabilities with Pony.ai’s Level 4 autonomous driving system, hardware-software integration and operational expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate robotaxi development and large-scale deployment.
The companies plan to produce more than 1,000 Gen-7 bZ4X robotaxis this year. As production accelerates, Pony.ai will deploy the Gen-7 bZ4X robotaxi across tier-one cities in China.
Together with Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) and GAC’s Robotaxi models, the ARCFOX Alpha T5 and the second-generation Aion V, which are already serving users in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Pony.ai will offer multiple Gen-7 robotaxi models to support broader user coverage and deliver diversified riding experiences.
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