WeRide CEO: Only Three L4 Players in China, Tesla Needs Lidar to Catch Waymo
In Han’s view, models that still rely on safety drivers or use remote fallback systems, or those that simply rebrand L2++ as Robotaxis, cannot be considered “true L4.”
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In Han’s view, models that still rely on safety drivers or use remote fallback systems, or those that simply rebrand L2++ as Robotaxis, cannot be considered “true L4.”
As of the end of October, WeRide operates around 750 Robotaxis and plans to expand its fleet to 2,000–3,000 units by the end of 2026.
Baidu stated that the AmiGo project has gained backing from the Swiss government and several public institutions, with public ride reservations expected to open by Q1 2027.
Apollo Go’s sixth-generation autonomous vehicles will debut in Germany and the UK in 2026, featuring significant upgrades in sensor systems, algorithm optimization, and energy efficiency.