BMW to deeply integrate HarmonyOS Ecosystem in Chinese market, launching digital services
On March 17, BMW Group's official Weibo account announced that BMW China has reached a cooperation agreement with Huawei Consumer Business Group. Subsequently, Huawei Consumer Business Group's official Weibo account reposted this news.
BMW is set to deeply integrate the HarmonyOS ecosystem in China. The two parties will develop intelligent applications and features based on HarmonyOS NEXT, creating a comprehensively upgraded all-scenario intelligent experience for BMW users with Huawei Consumer Business Group and launching a number of digital services, including the BMW Digital Key, HUAWEI HiCar, and MyBMW App.
According to the plan, the BMW Digital Key function developed based on HarmonyOS NEXT is scheduled to hit the market within this year. Users can unlock, lock, or start their vehicles via Huawei smartphones.
It is reported that the SAIC Audi A5L will be equipped with Huawei Kunlun ADS 3.0, supporting advanced intelligent driving functions in scenarios such as elevated roads, highways, and urban areas. With the launch of the SAIC Audi A5L, Huawei Kunlun Intelligent Driving may fill the gap in cooperation with traditional luxury brands.
At the beginning of 2025, SAIC Audi announced that it would allocate over CNY 10 billion in additional R&D funds in the next three years, with a focus on intelligent driving, connected vehicles, and new energy fields.
A research report by CITIC Construction Investment pointed out that 2025 is a crucial node for intelligent driving to achieve a leap from 1 to 10. Pioneers such as Tesla FSD, Huawei ADS, Xpeng, and Li Auto have already paved the way for advanced intelligent driving technologies. As the penetration rate gradually increases and giants like BYD officially enter the intelligent field, the scale effect of intelligence is beginning to emerge. In 2025, strong domestic brands are expected to succeed through mature electrification and low-cost intelligent technologies.