Overview
- Waymo unveiled the Ojai at CES 2026, confirming the Zeekr-built van will join its commercial fleets later this year as the company expands beyond its current five U.S. markets.
- The vehicle is manufactured by Zeekr in China and shipped to the U.S., where Waymo installs its sixth‑generation autonomous system at an Arizona facility.
- The Ojai’s hardware includes 13 cameras, six radars and four LiDARs plus heaters, tiny wipers and fluid sprayers to keep sensors clear of snow, ice and grime.
- Waymo says the updated, less complex sensor suite is designed to cut costs and improve performance, supporting its plan to scale into 20‑plus additional cities this year.
- Testing is underway with limited employee and family rides in San Francisco and Phoenix, with vehicles also spotted in San Diego, and the Ojai will operate alongside Jaguar I‑Paces and upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis.