WeRide Launches Robovan W5, Pioneering New Class of Autonomous Delivery Vehicle

Guangzhou, Feb. 6 -- WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the launch of Robovan W5. The latest generation of unmanned delivery solution features self-developed Level 4 autonomous driving technology providing an advanced system that operates 24/7 in all weather conditions and scenarios. It offers long-distance and bulk delivery capabilities with a one-stop rapid deployment system integrating vehicle, cloud, and operations to address key challenges in the logistics industry, particularly in express delivery, urban distribution and various point-to-point logistics, with a high-quality, cost-effective, and intelligent unmanned delivery solution for customers. (WeRide Robovan W5)

True L4, fully unmanned, full-scenario, no blind spots

As a Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicle designed for urban open roads, the WeRide Robovan W5 is built on WeRide's proven track record of almost 1,900 days of autonomous operations, and nearly 40 million kilometers of autonomous driving mileage on public roads, representing an industry-leading L4 autonomous driving capability. The vehicle features WeRide’s self-designed redundant sensor kit, capable of accurately detecting vehicles, traffic lights, pedestrians, and other road users. The Robovan W5 provides 360-degree blind-spot-free perception and can operate 24/7 in various traffic conditions in express delivery, urban distribution and various point-to-point logistics, providing safe and reliable fully unmanned delivery services. (WeRide Robovan W5 equipped with its self-designed redundant sensor kit)

Long-distance bulk delivery to achieve cost reductions and increased efficiency

The WeRide Robovan W5 is tailored for high-frequency urban logistics, with a body space fully optimized for cargo. The vehicle boasts the largest cargo capacity in its class at 5.5 cubic meters with 1,000 kg maximum payload, and an operating range of up to 220 kilometers. The Robovan W5 meets the high-frequency, rapid delivery demands of express deliveries, and effectively addresses the challenges of long-distance, large volume delivery in urban distribution and point-to-point logistics, helping customers seamlessly handle multi-scenario delivery needs in a one-stop solution.

• The intelligent path optimization system analyzes traffic conditions in real-time, dynamically adjusting routes to avoid traffic congestion and enhance delivery efficiency in express delivery, urban distribution and point-to-point logistics.

• The modular design supports various modular cargo boxes stacking combinations, catering to different business scenario loading requirements in express delivery, urban distribution and point-to-point logistics. (Organized interior space supports modular cargo boxes stacking)

The Robovan W5 supports multi-vehicle platooning, allowing one operator to effortlessly manage multiple vehicles for standardized, scalable delivery. Its pure electric drive and 24/7 operations further reduce fleet operation costs.

Multiple protections for safety and reliability

Safety is a top priority in autonomous logistics. The safety and reliability of the Robovan W5 are ensured with multiple safety protection mechanisms such as redundant drive-by-wire chassis, redundant perception, emergency braking, collision warning, driving status monitoring and intelligent Cloud Control Platform. These features prevent single-point failure in express delivery, urban distribution and point-to-point logistics scenarios, ensuring robust and reliable safety. (WeRide Robovan W5 operating on urban open roads)

Comprehensive services for carefree operation and maintenance

Service features of the Robovan W5 include a convenient experience featuring cloud-based intelligent scheduling and management that provide real-time monitoring, task optimization, and data analytics, along with rapid deployment and remote OTA upgrades, continuously improving operation efficiency and reducing deployment and maintenance costs in express delivery, urban distribution and point-to-point logistics scenarios.

WeRide also provides 24/7 customer support, on-site training, customized solutions, comprehensive warranty coverage, complimentary maintenance, vehicle replacement for quality issues at no additional cost, and IoT connectivity, ensuring customers a secure experience with carefree operation and maintenance. (WeRide Robovan W5 operating on urban open roads)

"The Robovan W5 demonstrates WeRide's latest breakthrough in autonomous delivery and ability to adapt WeRide’s proven autonomous driving technology across different urban scenarios with our self-developed universal autonomous driving technology platform WeRide One," said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide. "From our GXR Robotaxi serving passengers and Robosweeper cleaning the urban environment to the Robovan W5 handling urban logistics, we're creating a comprehensive ecosystem of autonomous driving solutions to cover diverse urban transportation needs."

About WeRide WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing a vast majority of transportation needs across a wide range of use cases on the open road, including in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide earned a prestigious position among the top ten on Fortune Magazine’s “2023 Change the World” list and was named to Fortune Magazine’s 2024 “The Future 50” list.

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