TLDR
- Pony.ai and Stellantis announced a partnership to deploy autonomous taxis across Europe starting with Luxembourg
- Testing begins in coming months using Peugeot e-Traveller electric vans equipped with Pony.ai self-driving software
- European expansion planned for 2026 following initial Luxembourg testing phase
- Partnership follows Waymo’s recent announcement of London robotaxi testing plans
- Both Pony.ai and WeRide received approval for Hong Kong dual listings this week
Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has partnered with European automaker Stellantis to bring self-driving taxi services to Europe. The companies made the announcement Friday morning.
The collaboration will integrate Pony.ai’s autonomous driving software with Stellantis electric vehicles. The partnership begins with testing in Luxembourg, where Pony.ai’s European headquarters operates.
Initial testing will use the Peugeot e-Traveller electric van platform. The vehicles will feature Pony.ai’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology integrated with Stellantis’ autonomous-ready vehicle systems.
Testing is scheduled to begin in the coming months. The companies will collect safety data and establish operational procedures in Luxembourg before expanding elsewhere.
European Rollout Plans
Following the Luxembourg testing phase, the partnership plans expansion across Europe. The gradual rollout to additional European cities will start in 2026.
The initial focus targets light-commercial vehicles. Stellantis maintains a strong position in Europe’s commercial vehicle market through its Stellantis Pro One division.
The partnership may expand beyond commercial applications. Future plans could include passenger transportation services and cargo delivery operations.
Stellantis Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic highlighted Pony.ai’s technical capabilities. He stated the automaker has developed vehicle platforms specifically designed for autonomous driving integration.
Autonomous Vehicle Market Competition
The partnership enters a growing European autonomous vehicle market. U.S. competitor Waymo announced London testing plans earlier this week.
Waymo, owned by Alphabet, plans to launch robotaxi services in London next year. The Google parent company operates established autonomous taxi services in several U.S. cities.
Robotaxi operators need extensive testing to gain regulatory approval. Public road testing helps companies demonstrate safety records to government authorities.
Major Chinese and American cities have led global robotaxi adoption. Companies are now accelerating international expansion into European and Middle Eastern markets.
Market Performance and Expansion
Pony.ai trades on U.S. stock exchanges and has gained over 42 percent year-to-date. Stellantis stock declined more than 16 percent during the same period.
Both Pony.ai and Chinese competitor WeRide received regulatory approval this week. Chinese authorities granted permission for dual stock listings in Hong Kong.
The companies plan to offer shares in Hong Kong while maintaining U.S. listings. This dual listing structure provides access to Asian and Western investors.
Stellantis stock rose in premarket trading following the partnership announcement. The automaker owns major brands including Chrysler, Jeep, Citroƫn, and Peugeot.
Pony.ai’s European division will manage operations from its Luxembourg base. The location provides access to European Union markets and regulatory frameworks.
The partnership represents Stellantis’ strategy of collaborating with technology specialists. The automaker provides vehicle platforms while Pony.ai supplies autonomous driving software and artificial intelligence systems.
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