Geely unveils purpose-built electric robotaxi as AI competition heats up

Geely used Auto China 2026 in Beijing to unveil what it says is China’s first purpose-built robotaxi prototype, signaling a deeper push into autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility.

The new vehicle, called EVA Cab, was unveiled by Geely Auto Group together with AFARI Technology and CaoCao Mobility, Geely’s ride-hailing and shared mobility arm.

Geely says the EVA Cab is designed as a showcase for its “full-domain AI 2.0” framework, which brings together autonomous driving hardware, in-car computing, vehicle cloud security and software systems for future mobility services. The company says the prototype points to the future of new energy mobility through “embodied intelligence.”

At its stand in Beijing, Geely also showcased a broader technology ecosystem, including a 900V electric architecture, 12C ultra-fast charging technology, solid-state batteries, intelligent cockpits, bipedal AI robots and future assisted driving…