Hongqi Officially Announces Partnership with Huawei Qiankun for Intelligent EV Rollout in 2026

[Strategic Collaboration] FAW Hongqi has officially announced a partnership with Huawei Qiankun, planning to launch upgraded models equipped with full-stack intelligent technologies in 2026.

Core Strategy: Hongqi Adopts the 'Triple Smart + Dual Intelligence' Model to Retain Control

Hongqi is comprehensively integrating Huawei Qiankun technologies across three key areas—intelligent driving, intelligent cockpit, and intelligent manufacturing—while maintaining autonomy in vehicle definition, manufacturing, and sales, and will not be sold through Huawei stores.

Key Milestone: Flagship Models to Launch in 2026

The collaboration will initially cover the Hongqi Series 9 (H9, E-HS9, HQ9), with upgraded models featuring Qiankun Intelligent Driving, HarmonyOS Cockpit, and vehicle-cloud services expected to debut within 2026.

Industry Impact: All Eight Major State-Owned Automakers Now Part of Huawei's Ecosystem

This partnership marks the point where all eight major state-owned Chinese automotive groups have now established ties with Huawei, accelerating their transformation toward intelligent electric vehicles.