News, 18 June 2025
At the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong, which took place from June 12–15, Pony.ai debuted its seventh-generation Robotaxi. This marks the Hong Kong debut of the vehicle, which is built on the Toyota bZ4X and showcases Pony.ai’s latest advancements in autonomous driving technology.
The Gen-7 Robotaxi uses only automotive-grade components and is intended for widespread Level 4 autonomous vehicle deployment. One noteworthy aspect is that its autonomous driving kits are 70% less expensive than those of earlier generations, and their flexible design enables integration with a wide range of car models.
The Gen-7 Robotaxi has a wide range of detection capabilities thanks to its 34 sensors from six categories, which include 14 cameras, 4 millimeter-wave radars, and 9 LiDAR units. It can detect objects up to 650 meters away and offers 360-degree blind spot monitoring. This enables it to function in a variety of urban and intercity settings, including roads, airports, and train stations.
A significant advancement in the Gen-7 Robotaxi is its autonomous driving domain controller. It is said to be the first Level 4 system in the world to use four NVIDIA Orin-X chips. With a total processing capacity of 1,016 TOPS, this system is built to last for ten years, or 600,000 kilometers. Additionally, compared to previous generations, software modifications are said to have tripled its processing efficiency.
The second-generation AION V from GAC AION, which just obtained a road test license for intelligent connected vehicles, is likewise powered by Pony.ai’s seventh-generation autonomous driving system. This car is presently undergoing public road testing in Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
In all four of China’s Tier-1 cities—Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen—Pony.ai is the only business permitted to run autonomous ride-hailing services. By the end of 2025, the company’s fleet is predicted to have grown to over 1,000 cars thanks to the launch of the Gen-7 Robotaxi.
As a global center for international connectivity and finance, Hong Kong is strategically important. With intentions to progressively expand ride-hailing services around the city, Pony.ai debuted its sixth-generation Robotaxi at the Hong Kong International Airport earlier this year.
It is expected that entering the Hong Kong market will improve connection for smart connected cars in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Areas such as Nansha in Guangzhou, Hengqin in Zhuhai, and Bao’an and Qianhai districts in Shenzhen are attempting to set up cross-regional systems for qualification recognition, road access, and regulatory coordination under a recent Framework Agreement on Mutual Recognition and Cooperation for Pilot Demonstration of Intelligent Connected Vehicles. Under this system, Pony.ai is one of the first autonomous driving firms to be granted cross-regional mutual recognition status.
If Pony.ai’s Robotaxis are successfully deployed in Hong Kong, they could operate across various areas within the Greater Bay Area, such as airports and train stations. This would enable smooth intercity autonomous travel and enhance resident mobility through convenient, safe, and dependable self-driving services.
The company exports its products and technologies and has started autonomous driving operations in South Korea, Luxembourg, and the Middle East. With the goal of introducing its autonomous ride-hailing services to a worldwide clientele, it has established strategic alliances with businesses like Uber, ComfortDelGro in Singapore, and Emile Weber in Luxembourg. Over 45 million kilometers have been driven by Pony.ai in autonomous driving testing worldwide to date, including over 8 million kilometers in fully driverless operations.
