Waymo and Hyundai in Talks to Manufacture Next-Gen Robotaxis

Alphabet's Waymo is negotiating with Hyundai to use Ioniq 5 SUVs for its self-driving fleet due to new tariffs on Chinese EVs.

Waymo is considering Hyundai's Ioniq 5 SUVs to replace Zeekr's vehicles for its sixth-generation self-driving technology.
Discussions between Waymo and Hyundai have taken place more than three times at Waymo's U.S. headquarters.
New 100% tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles have prompted Waymo to explore alternatives to the Zeekr CM1e minivans.
Waymo currently operates its autonomous ride-hailing services in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin using Jaguar I-Pace and Chrysler Pacifica hybrid vehicles.
Alphabet has committed $5 billion to Waymo over multiple years to advance its autonomous driving technology and expand its service areas.