Nio partners with Chinese chipmaker GigaDevice to co-develop automotive chips
Nio has partnered with Chinese semiconductor supplier GigaDevice to jointly research and develop automotive chips, focusing on innovative solutions for smart cockpits and smart driving. This collaboration aims to address the rising costs and supply-demand imbalance in the EV industry by standardizing core components, a move advocated by Nio CEO William Li to significantly reduce manufacturing expenses for the Chinese automotive sector. GigaDevice will provide high-performance automotive-grade chips, while Nio offers its expertise in vehicle platform development and market insights to optimize chip performance and validation.
https://cnevpost.com/2026/06/05/nio-partners-gigadevice-co-develop-auto-chips/