WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800) announced that its proprietary world model, WeRide GENESIS, has been named "Overall Gen-AI Solution of the Year" at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards. This recognition follows the model's receipt of the Simulation Innovation Award at the 2026 Automotive Testing Technology International (ATTI) Awards on June 24, marking two major industry awards within 48 hours. The accolades validate the model's capabilities in accelerating autonomous driving development, simulation, and deployment.

WeRide GENESIS is constructed on four integrated capability layers: Physical World Reconstruction, Physicalized Traffic Interaction, Causal Reasoning and Inference, and Spatiotemporal Prediction. These layers enable the system to generate pixel-level-fidelity road environments, model complex traffic dynamics, and simulate cause-and-effect relationships. By training and validating systems in large-scale, high-fidelity virtual environments, the model compresses millions of kilometers of road testing into days.

The technology significantly reduces operational costs. WeRide GENESIS lowers autonomous driving data collection and annotation costs by more than 75%. This efficiency supports the global commercialization and deployment of WeRide’s end-to-end ADAS solution, WRD 3.0.

WRD 3.0 has secured mass-production design wins across more than 30 vehicle models with leading OEMs, including Chery and GAC Group. At the Second China Intelligent Driving Competition, the Chery Exeed Sterra ES equipped with WRD 3.0 won six consecutive championships, outperforming competitors in urban roads, highways, and parking environments.

WeRide is expanding its global footprint with WeRide GENESIS as its core engine. The company’s autonomous driving products are deployed in more than 40 cities across 12 countries. Fully driverless commercial operations are underway in Guangzhou, Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, with services open to the public in Singapore and Riyadh. Future launches are planned for Madrid and Zurich.

WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800) has partnered with Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group and Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited to launch right-hand-drive Robotaxis, starting with commercial deployment in Hong Kong. The collaboration addresses the lack of autonomous vehicles tailored for right-hand-drive systems by leveraging the existing production-ready GXR platform. This initiative is expected to unlock opportunities in global right-hand-drive markets, including Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia.

The strategic partnership was announced at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong. By combining WeRide's autonomous driving technology, Geely Farizon's manufacturing capabilities, and Kwoon Chung's operational expertise, the companies plan to create a scalable model for smart transportation. The commercial launch in Hong Kong aligns with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) priorities for intelligent connected new energy vehicles.

Strategic Expansion and Fleet Growth

The rollout of right-hand-drive Robotaxis will enable WeRide to establish dual capabilities across both right- and left-hand-drive production and operations. The company plans to expand its fleet to 2,600 vehicles by end-2026 and scale to tens of thousands by 2030. This expansion builds on WeRide's existing presence in over 40 cities across 12 countries, with fully driverless commercial operations already established in Guangzhou, Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

Partnership Details and Leadership

The agreement was signed by Song Zhaohuan, Vice President of Geely Farizon; Li Yifan, Vice President of WeRide; and Timothy Wong, Executive Director of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings. It was witnessed by Mike Fan, CEO of Geely Farizon; Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide; and Matthew Wong, Chairman of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings.

Dr. Tony Han emphasized that globalization is central to WeRide's strategy, noting that the collaboration represents a breakthrough for autonomous driving in dense urban environments. Mike Fan highlighted the creation of an end-to-end commercial ecosystem, while Matthew Wong pointed to the potential for addressing challenges like soaring oil prices and driver shortages in Hong Kong.

Technical and Operational Milestones

The new Robotaxi model is purpose-built for right-hand-drive markets, integrating perception, decision-making, and control systems to ensure safety and efficiency. The collaboration builds on previous joint efforts between WeRide and Geely Farizon, including the launch of the next-generation Robotaxi GXR in October 2024 and the achievement of fully driverless operations in Beijing and Guangzhou in 2025.