WeRide Inc. announced that its WRD 3.0 end‑to‑end ADAS platform now supports three major computing platforms—NVIDIA DRIVE, Qualcomm Snapdragon, and SiEngine StarLight—enabling original equipment manufacturers to deploy the system across a broader range of vehicles without redesigning hardware.
The multi‑chip compatibility delivers a 2,000 TOPS‑equivalent performance while operating on approximately 200 TOPS of computing power, thanks to algorithmic optimization. SiEngine’s StarLight AD1000 chip delivers 512 TOPS of NPU performance on a single chip, with configurations reaching up to 2,048 TOPS, and the platform’s L2+ solution is now available on all three chip families.
WeRide’s announcement follows the formalization of a strategic partnership with SiEngine Technology at Auto China 2026. The partnership is expected to accelerate chip‑algorithm integration and expand the platform’s reach in China’s automotive chip ecosystem. The company has secured mass‑production agreements with nearly 30 vehicle models, and the GAC Aion N60 launched pre‑sales on April 16 2026 as the first mass‑production vehicle featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon‑based WRD 3.0 platform.
By broadening hardware options, WeRide reduces integration time and deployment costs for partners such as GAC and Chery, democratizing access to advanced driver‑assist systems. The expansion supports the company’s strategy to scale its robotaxi and robobus businesses through lower‑cost, high‑margin deployments, positioning WeRide to capture a larger share of the L2+ market.
"The large‑scale adoption of L2++ ADAS depends on a unified software architecture and seamless collaboration across multiple chip platforms," said Dr. Tony Han, WeRide’s founder and CEO. "Building on this foundation, our partnership with SiEngine Technology will further deepen the synergy between algorithms and compute, accelerating ADAS deployment across a broader range of vehicle models."
"WeRide is a recognized leader in full‑stack autonomous driving technology and commercial deployment, and our visions are closely aligned. Together, this partnership will help drive China’s intelligent driving ecosystem toward broader global adoption," added Dr. Wang Kai, founder and CEO of SiEngine Technology. "SiEngine Technology is committed to providing global partners with automotive‑grade SoCs that deliver high computing power, high bandwidth, robust safety, and strong cost competitiveness, supported by an open and scalable ecosystem."
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