China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi Made Its Official Debut at Auto China 2026

On April 24, 2026, China introduced its first purpose-built robotaxi, the Eva Cab, at Auto China 2026. Developed specifically for fully autonomous operations, the vehicle combines Geely’s electric vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities, Qianli Haohan’s G-ASD Level 4 autonomous driving system, and CaoCao Mobility’s decade of experience in shared mobility services.

CaoCao played a central role in defining and developing the vehicle, applying its experience with custom fleet vehicles to significantly reduce total cost of ownership. The Eva Cab has been optimized across design, cabin layout, human-machine interaction, and durability, while incorporating multiple safety redundancies. Mass production is scheduled for 2027, with plans to deploy 100,000 units by 2030.

CaoCao CEO Gong Xin described the launch as a major step toward a fully integrated ecosystem combining purpose-built vehicles, autonomous driving, and intelligent operations. The company aims to build a robotaxi fleet designed specifically for large-scale commercial deployment, delivering safer, more efficient mobility services.

The Eva Cab is built on Geely’s All-Scenario AI 2.0 system and features a quantum-level electronic and electrical architecture with quantum encryption for secure vehicle-to-cloud communication. It supports functions such as remote control, OTA updates, and data privacy protection. The vehicle also includes integrated diagnostic systems for proactive safety monitoring throughout its lifecycle. Redundant systems for steering, braking, power supply, and computing, along with sensor self-cleaning and dual by-wire backups, are designed to support fully driverless operation.

For efficiency and durability, the Eva Cab uses a low-drag integrated body design with no steering wheel or front passenger seat. It supports automated battery swapping and cleaning, and is engineered to last two to three times longer than conventional vehicles, with extended maintenance intervals and reduced operating costs. This ultra-low cost structure is intended to support profitable large-scale fleet operations.

The interior shifts to a passenger-first design, featuring opposing sliding doors and a face-to-face seating layout. It is equipped with Super Eva, an AI-driven system that integrates voice interaction and vision-based models to enable advanced in-cabin intelligence, task execution, and connectivity with external systems.

The launch also highlighted integration with intelligent mobility hubs that support automated charging, cleaning, dispatching, and settlement. These hubs are designed to connect with future transport systems including aerial vehicles and satellite networks, forming a broader mobility ecosystem.

As the commercial arm of Geely’s robotaxi strategy, CaoCao has developed a closed-loop system combining vehicles, autonomous technology, and operations. With years of mobility data, dispatch systems, and a nationwide service network, the company is positioned to scale deployment. Expansion into additional Chinese cities is planned this year, along with exploration of services in Hong Kong and broader global markets.