Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system has been put in over a million vehicles.
Huawei's Qiankun Smart Driving System Expands to FAW-Audi's Q6L e-tron Models
Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system, a powerful competitor to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, is now available in the FAW-Audi Q6L e-tron models. This expansion marks a significant step for Huawei, as the Q6L e-tron family models are German-made vehicles, broadening the reach of Huawei's autonomous driving technology.
The Qiankun smart driving system, which includes Qiankun ADS 3.0 and the upcoming ADS 4.0, offers advanced autonomous driving features, multi-channel LiDAR and sensors, and an intelligent cockpit with HarmonyOS. It also boasts high-precision safety systems, aiming to redefine standards for smart mobility.
In contrast, Tesla's FSD system focuses on advanced driver assistance, including Autopilot, Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Summon, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control. While it evolves towards full autonomy, it still requires driver attention. Tesla's system is known for its extensive real-world data, integrated updates, and Tesla-exclusive features.
As of today, more than 1 million vehicles are equipped with Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system, and it is featured in new models such as the Luxeed R7 and Dongfeng Voyah Zhiyin. Huawei's system is also expected to be integrated with Leapmotor cars and a new full-size electric SUV with a solid-state battery planned for a 2026 release.
The prices of the car models with Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system range from RMB 150,000 ($20,880) to RMB 1 million, with the Maextro S800, co-developed by Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), being the most expensive model.
FAW-Audi has begun pre-sales of Q6L e-tron family models featuring Huawei's driver assist system, although the price of the Q6L e-tron models with Huawei's smart driving system is not specified in the article.
Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system has multiple branches, including ADS SE, ADS Pro, ADS Max, and ADS Ultra. ADS SE supports basic smart driving functions, while ADS Pro and ADS Max offer urban and highway navigation assistance capabilities, respectively. ADS Ultra supports L3 autonomous driving on highways and uses world engine and behavior modeling technologies.
In summary, Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system is increasingly competitive in features and vehicle integration, particularly in China, but Tesla’s FSD system remains more mature globally with extensive real-world autonomous driving data. Both systems represent different but overlapping approaches to advancing smart driving technology.
- The automotive industry is witnessing the integration of Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system into various models, such as FAW-Audi's Q6L e-tron and the Luxeed R7, expanding its market presence.
- Tesla, on the other hand, offers its FSD system in numerous EV models and boasts a large amount of real-world autonomous driving data, making it a formidable competitor in the global automotive market.
- The Qiankun smart driving system's features include advanced autonomous driving elements, multi-channel sensors, and HarmonyOS-based intelligent cockpits, aiming to set new standards in smart mobility.
- Huawei's system, available in vehicles ranging from RMB 150,000 to RMB 1 million, is expected to be used in future Leapmotor cars and a new electric SUV with a solid-state battery, scheduled for a 2026 release.
- Sales of the FAW-Audi Q6L e-tron models with Huawei's driver assist system have commenced, although the exact pricing of these models remains unspecified in the article.
