Luxembourg Chosen as Starting Point for Trials
Global automaker Stellantis and Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai have agreed to collaborate on developing electric vans equipped with advanced self-driving capabilities for deployment across Europe. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, will begin with testing programs in Luxembourg before expanding to additional European markets from 2026 onward. The project aims to pair Stellantis’ production expertise with Pony.ai’s artificial intelligence and autonomous driving systems.
Electric Vans to Feature Level 4 Autonomy
As part of the agreement, Pony.ai will integrate its autonomous driving technology—including sensors, mapping tools, and control software—into Stellantis’ lineup of light commercial electric vehicles, such as those under the Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel brands. The vehicles will be designed for both passenger mobility and urban delivery operations. Initial road tests will take place with safety drivers on board as systems undergo approval and safety certification from European authorities.
Strategic Partnership Expands Pony.ai’s Global Reach
The alliance represents Pony.ai’s first major step into the European market, extending its operations beyond established fleets in China and the United States. Stellantis views the collaboration as part of its wider plan to introduce higher levels of automation into its electric vehicle portfolio. Both companies have stated that compliance with European safety regulations, cybersecurity standards, and data privacy laws will be central to the program before any commercial deployment begins.
