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Business UpdateJun 16, 2026, 03:08 AM

WeRide WRD 3.0 Wins 6th Consecutive Smart Driving Championship; Sterra ES Pre-Sales Begin

AI Summary

WeRide Inc.'s WRD 3.0 assisted driving solution, co-developed with Bosch, secured its sixth consecutive championship at the 2nd China Intelligent Driving Competition - Tianjin Station. The Chery Exeed Sterra ES, equipped with WRD 3.0, demonstrated robust performance under new, stricter P2P NOA rules, validating WeRide's end-to-end large model approach. 2026 is a pivotal year for WRD 3.0's commercialization, with the solution already designated for over 30 mass-produced models from Chery and GAC Group. The 2027 Exeed ES, featuring the championship-winning technology, has commenced pre-sales starting at RMB 189,900.

Key Highlights

  • WeRide WRD 3.0 assisted driving solution won its sixth consecutive championship at the China Intelligent Driving Competition.
  • The winning vehicle was the Chery Exeed Sterra ES, equipped with WeRide's WRD 3.0 solution.
  • The competition's rules were upgraded to include P2P NOA (Parking-to-Parking Navigation Assisted Driving) and stricter scoring.
  • WRD 3.0 is designated for over 30 mass-produced models from Chery and GAC Group.
  • The 2027 Exeed ES, featuring the WRD 3.0 solution, has commenced pre-sales starting at RMB 189,900.
  • WeRide aims to accelerate WRD 3.0 commercialization and scale in 2026.