Geely Unveils EVA Cab: China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi for 2027 Commercial Launch

Geely, Afari Technology, and CaoCao Mobility have jointly unveiled China’s first purpose-built robotaxi prototype, the EVA Cab, at the Beijing Auto Show. The vehicle is designed for Level 4 autonomous driving and is planned for mass production with commercial operations set to begin in 2027.

The EVA Cab features a futuristic design inspired by the Fiat Multipla, including a shark nose front end, high-mounted headlights, and an integrated messaging board. The vehicle’s streamlined bodywork, electric sliding doors with flush-mounted handles, and expansive greenhouse contribute to its modern aesthetic. Additional design elements include plastic cladding, gloss black accents, aerodynamically optimized wheels, a rounded rear end with a sizable spoiler, and another messaging board.

Inside, the EVA Cab offers a face-to-face cabin layout that blends sophisticated aesthetics with maximized interior space. The vehicle seats four passengers, with a sizable console between the primary seats. The front seats fold away when not in use to maximize legroom. Notable interior features include a glass Galaxy Skyroof, a retractable display, Drifting Galaxy door panels, and solid wood trim. An AI assistant is also integrated to enhance user interaction.

Technical specifications for the EVA Cab remain limited, but Geely has highlighted several groundbreaking features. The robotaxi is equipped with the world’s first quantum-level AI electronic and electrical architecture, the world’s first 2160-line digital LiDAR system, and the industry’s first mass-production-ready L4-level assisted driving software solution. The vehicle utilizes three flagship chips—the NVIDIA SuperChip, NVIDIA Thor U, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8397—to deliver a combined computing power exceeding 3,000 TOPS.

The LiDAR system boasts ultra-high imaging capabilities of 25.92 million points per second and a detection range of up to 1,969 feet (600 meters), ensuring comprehensive awareness of the vehicle’s surroundings.