Stellantis announced a major collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber Technologies, Inc., and Foxconn to jointly develop and deploy Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for global robotaxi services, marking a significant step forward in its autonomous mobility strategy.
The initiative builds on Stellantis’ growing presence in the autonomous vehicle space, following its recent agreement with Pony.ai to test self-driving vehicles in Europe. Together, the partnerships aim to position Stellantis as a leading player in the transition toward safe, efficient, and sustainable driverless transportation.
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Under the collaboration, each partner will contribute distinct expertise: Stellantis will leverage its global vehicle design and manufacturing capabilities; NVIDIA will provide its AI-driven autonomous driving software and computing platform; Foxconn will contribute its electronics and systems integration capabilities; and Uber will oversee robotaxi operations worldwide.
The companies will base the project on Stellantis’ AV-Ready Platforms — including the K0 Medium Size Van and STLA Small — powered by NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 architecture. The system includes NVIDIA’s safety-certified DriveOS operating system and full-stack DRIVE AV software designed specifically for Level 4 autonomy. Stellantis said its AV-Ready platforms were developed to accommodate diverse use cases in both passenger and commercial mobility.
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Uber is expected to begin deploying up to 5,000 Stellantis-built autonomous vehicles in select cities, starting in the United States. Pilot programs will expand gradually, with full-scale production targeted for 2028.
Under the agreement, Stellantis will design, engineer, and produce the vehicles; NVIDIA will supply its DRIVE AV software, including L4 Parking and Driving capabilities; Foxconn will handle hardware and systems integration; and Uber will manage operations of the robotaxi services. Stellantis noted that its AV-Ready Platforms are built to incorporate advanced sensor suites, redundant safety systems, and high-performance computing to ensure scalability, safety, and cost efficiency for fleet operators.
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Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, said the partnership represents a new chapter in accessible mobility. “Autonomous mobility opens the door to new, more affordable transportation choices for customers,” he said. “We have built AV-Ready Platforms to meet growing demand, and by partnering with leaders in AI, electronics, and mobility services, we aim to create a scalable solution that delivers smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility for everyone.”
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted NVIDIA’s pivotal role in advancing AI-driven mobility. “NVIDIA is the backbone of the AI era and is now fully harnessing that innovation to unleash L4 autonomy at enormous scale, with Stellantis among the first to integrate NVIDIA’s technology for deployment on Uber,” he said. “We are thrilled to work with Stellantis to bring thousands of their autonomous vehicles to riders around the world.”
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NVIDIA’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, described the milestone as a breakthrough in AI evolution. “Level 4 autonomy isn’t just a milestone for the auto industry – it’s a leap in AI capability,” he said. “The vehicle becomes a robot – one that sees, perceives, plans, and drives with superhuman precision. By combining Stellantis’ global scale with NVIDIA DRIVE and Foxconn’s system integration, we’re creating a new class of purpose-built robotaxi fleets – making transportation safer, more accessible, and more affordable for everyone.”
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said the partnership aligns with Foxconn’s broader electric vehicle ambitions. “Autonomous mobility is a strategic priority within Foxconn’s EV program,” Liu said. “The strategic partnerships and strengths across NVIDIA, Stellantis, and Uber accelerate the deployment of Level 4 robotaxi technology, with Foxconn delivering HPC, sensor integration to enable a global rollout.”
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This announcement follows a similar move by California-based Lucid Motors, which recently partnered with NVIDIA to bring advanced Level 4 autonomous driving to its upcoming midsize electric vehicles. Lucid’s future models will use NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Thor computing platform and DriveOS software to enable what the company describes as “eyes-off, hands-off, mind-off” driving under most conditions. The growing number of automakers adopting NVIDIA’s autonomous driving solutions underscores the company’s expanding influence in the next generation of intelligent, AI-driven vehicles.