Overview

• Debuting at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, the platform combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride chips with a co-developed automated driving software stack.
• Initial features include hands-free highway driving, automatic lane changes and AI-assisted parking, with drivers required to supervise at all times.
• Qualcomm says validation covers more than 60 countries today with expansion to over 100 markets targeted for 2026.
• BMW’s iX3 implementation uses a central computer delivering roughly 20 times the prior generation’s compute, 360-degree perception from cameras and radar, high-definition mapping, GNSS and V2X support.
• Qualcomm is offering Ride Pilot to global automakers and Tier‑1s, emphasizing compliance with safety standards, OTA updates and cybersecurity as it expands its automotive push against rivals such as Nvidia and Mobileye.