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Waymo importation of Chinese-made robotaxis

Overview

Waymo, an Alphabet subsidiary, is importing approximately 3,200 Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles to support its autonomous ride-hailing fleet in the United States. The vehicles, identified as ‘Ojai’ models in the U.S. and ‘CM1e’ in China, are produced by Zeekr, a brand under Geely Holding Group, at a facility in Ningbo, China.

Despite facing significant import tariffs—reported as 102.5% in one instance and roughly 127.5% in another—Waymo is utilizing these vehicles for its commercial network in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The company uses the Zeekr platform as a more economical alternative to its previous Jaguar I-Pace platform. While the vehicle bodies, batteries, and powertrains are manufactured in China, Waymo installs its proprietary sixth-generation ‘Driver’ autonomous hardware and software within the U.S.

Entities

Waymo · Zeekr · Ojai · China · Alphabet

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Waymo imports Chinese Zeekr EVs for robotaxi fleet despite high tariffs

    Waymo is importing thousands of Chinese-made Zeekr electric vehicles for its robotaxi fleet, absorbing high US import tariffs to build its autonomous ride-hailing network.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Waymo imports 3,200 Chinese-made robotaxis despite 102.5% tariff

    Waymo has imported over 3,200 Zeekr-made Ojai robotaxis from China to the U.S., despite 102.5% tariffs, to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services.

Sources

919thebend.ca · autovisie.nl · cafebiz.vn · smartdroid.de · soha.vn