Volkswagen Explores Expanding Digital Cockpit Partnership with Ecarx in Europe

Volkswagen is in discussions with Ecarx, a Chinese digital cockpit system developer, to apply their technologies in European markets. Ecarx already collaborates with VW in Brazil and India. The partnership aims to include Skoda-branded cars in Europe, reflecting rising interest in Chinese smart-driving technologies.

Volkswagen is actively negotiating with Ecarx, a prominent developer of digital cockpit systems, to implement their advanced technologies in vehicles sold in key global markets, specifically Europe. This strategic move was confirmed by Ecarx's CEO on Wednesday.

This ongoing collaboration between the auto giant and the tech firm, bolstered by Geely Chairman Eric Li, has already seen Ecarx's digital cockpit system Antora 1000 integrated into cars manufactured in Brazil and India. The push to expand this cooperation to VW's Skoda-branded vehicles across Europe is a significant next step, as stated by Ecarx CEO Shen Ziyu in a statement to Reuters.

Despite the partnership's focus on Latin American and Indian markets, discussions are underway to explore U.S. market opportunities, highlighting the automotive industry's increasing reliance on Chinese tech prowess for smart-driving solutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)