Waymo Partners with Hyundai in Multi-Year Deal to Add IONIQ 5 with Sixth-Generation Tech to Robotaxi Fleet

Oct 4, 2024, 10:23 AM

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit, has announced a new multi-year partnership with Hyundai Motor to integrate its fully autonomous sixth-generation technology into Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5. This collaboration will see the IONIQ 5 added to Waymo's robotaxi fleet, expanding its autonomous vehicle options. The IONIQ 5 SUVs will be built in the United States, with on-road testing set to begin by late 2025. The vehicles will become available to Waymo One riders in the years to follow. This partnership marks a significant step in Waymo's expansion across the U.S. and is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in the autonomous vehicle market.