**Stellantis and Pony.ai Partner to Develop Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles for European Robotaxi Market**
*AMSTERDAM and LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 17, 2025* — Stellantis, a global automotive leader, and Pony.ai, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, have announced a strategic collaboration to jointly develop and test SAE Level 4 (hands-off, eyes-off) autonomous vehicles. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of robotaxi solutions across Europe by integrating Stellantis’ AV-Ready Platform with Pony.ai’s cutting-edge autonomous driving software.
The initial focus of this collaboration will be on battery-electric medium-size vans, which are ideally suited for robotaxi applications. Leveraging Stellantis’ strong position as Europe’s leading manufacturer of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) through its Pro One commercial vehicle business unit, the partnership plans to deliver safe, scalable, and efficient urban mobility solutions.
Real-world testing will commence in Luxembourg, facilitated through Pony.ai’s European division headquartered there. The pilot program will deploy test vehicles based on the Peugeot e-Traveller model, using Stellantis’ medium-size van (K0) AV-Ready Platform – BEV version. This phase will validate the safety, performance, and regulatory readiness of the autonomous technology.
Following successful testing, a gradual rollout of autonomous robotaxi services is planned across various European cities beginning in 2026. This initiative is set to pave the way for competitive and scalable autonomous mobility solutions tailored to the unique needs of European urban environments.
Stellantis’ leadership in the light commercial vehicle segment, combined with Pony.ai’s autonomous driving expertise, is expected to accelerate the adoption of next-generation robotaxi services, transforming urban transportation and enhancing sustainable mobility alternatives.
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https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/10/n48269241/stellantis-and-pony-ai-partner-to-advance-robotaxi-development-in-europe