Stellantis, one of the world’s largest mobility companies, has announced a new collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber Technologies Inc., and Foxconn to explore the joint development and future deployment of Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for robotaxi services worldwide.
The collaboration aims to expand Stellantis‘s growing ecosystem in Level 4 (driverless) autonomous mobility, integrate vehicle engineering, AI computing, ride-hailing operations, and electronic systems into a scalable solution, and deliver safe, efficient, and accessible robotaxi services built upon Stellantis’s autonomous-driving-ready platforms. This move, reinforcing Stellantis’s global collaboration approach with leading technology and mobility partners, also complements the recently announced partnership with Pony.ai to advance robotaxi development in Europe.
Stellantis N.V., one of the world’s largest mobility companies investing in every aspect of mobility, continues to take significant steps in sustainable growth through new partnerships and collaborations. In this context, Stellantis announced a new collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber Technologies Inc., and Foxconn to explore the joint development and future deployment of Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for robotaxi services globally. This initiative, following Stellantis’s recent agreement with Pony.ai to conduct autonomous vehicle testing in Europe, signals a major advancement in the company’s global robotaxi strategy. These efforts position Stellantis as a key player in the transition to safe, efficient, and sustainable autonomous transportation.
The companies aim to develop next-generation Level 4 autonomous vehicles by combining Stellantis’s global vehicle engineering and manufacturing expertise, NVIDIA’s autonomous driving software and AI computing power, Foxconn’s electronic and system integration capabilities, and Uber’s leadership in ride-hailing operations.
The collaboration will be built upon Stellantis’s AV-Ready Platforms (specifically the K0 Mid-Size Commercial Vehicle and STLA Small models). These platforms are supported by the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle architecture, which features the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS operating system and the fully integrated NVIDIA DRIVE AV software stack (NDAS), specifically designed for Level 4 autonomous driving. Stellantis’s AV-Ready platforms offer maximum flexibility to accommodate a wide range of passenger and commercial mobility scenarios.
Uber plans to deploy Stellantis autonomous vehicles in selected cities worldwide, starting with an initial fleet of 5,000 vehicles. Initial operations are projected to begin in the U.S. Pilot programs and testing are expected to expand incrementally over the coming years, with the target for Start of Production (SOP) set for 2028.,
Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, commented: “Autonomous mobility opens the door to new and more accessible transportation options for customers. We developed our AV-Ready Platforms to meet the growing demand, and by collaborating with leaders in AI, electronics, and mobility services, we aim to deliver a smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility solution for everyone.”
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, added: “NVIDIA is the backbone of the AI era, and now, it’s using that innovation to power Level 4 autonomous driving at scale. Stellantis is among the first manufacturers to deploy NVIDIA technology for Uber. We are incredibly excited to partner with Stellantis to bring thousands of autonomous vehicles to users around the world.”
Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, stated that Level 4 autonomous driving is not just a milestone for the automotive industry: “It also signifies a giant leap in AI capability. At this point, the vehicle transforms into a robot—an entity that sees, perceives, plans, and drives with superhuman precision. By combining Stellantis’s global scale with NVIDIA DRIVE and Foxconn’s system integration capabilities, we are creating next-generation robotaxi fleets designed entirely for this purpose. This will make transportation safer, more accessible, and more economical for everyone.”
Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn, commented: “Autonomous mobility is a strategic priority within Foxconn’s electric vehicle program. These strategic collaborations with NVIDIA, Stellantis, and Uber, and the strengths of each party, accelerate the deployment of Level 4 robotaxi technology. Foxconn supports the realization of this technology on a global scale with its expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and sensor integration.”
The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a framework for future agreements in areas such as technology development, licensing, manufacturing, and vehicle supply. Each company will retain the flexibility to develop additional collaborations in the autonomous driving field. This new initiative is complementary to Stellantis’s partnership with Pony.ai, announced earlier this month, and represents the first step towards the joint development and testing of Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Europe. This work initiates the process leading to the deployment of robotaxi services on European roads.
