Pony.ai Launches Seventh-Gen Robotaxi into Business Operation

On Nov. 5, 2025, Autonomous-driving firm Pony.ai mentioned its seventh-generation robotaxi is now in common operation in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, following an April international debut and June highway testing. The brand new fleet—primarily based on the Arcfox Alpha T5 and Aion “Bawanglong” platforms—makes use of 100% automotive-grade elements, carries a 600,000-km design life, and cuts the autonomous-stack {hardware} price by about 70% versus the prior era. Pony.ai describes it as the primary L4 all-scenario robotaxi constructed on an automotive-grade SoC.

The Seventh-gen automobile bundle integrates 34 sensors throughout six sorts, together with 9 lidars, 14 cameras and 4 millimeter-wave radars, offering 360° protection and detection out to 650 meters for complicated city circumstances. A multi-layer security structure provides 20+ redundant techniques and 1,000+ monitoring checks, plus an SOS bodily button that triggers distant help in emergencies.

Onboard software program combines a self-developed world mannequin with a “digital driver” planner to clean acceleration and braking in combined site visitors—aimed toward lowering movement illness widespread in EV ride-hailing. Rider-facing options embrace Bluetooth-based auto-unlock on method, a customizable entrance LED welcome show, pre-trip local weather management from the app, voice begin (“start journey”) as soon as seated, and a refreshed cabin UI for reside route view, media, and HVAC controls; full voice interplay is deliberate.

Pony.ai mentioned at present’s launch lays the groundwork to scale the fleet to roughly 1,000 autos by late 2025, increasing totally driverless, paid robotaxi service throughout key districts within the two Tier-1 cities.