Leapmotor and Qualcomm further deepen technical cooperation to create a top-notch in-car experience based on the new generation Snapdragon cockpit platform

Leapmotor and Qualcomm further deepen technical cooperation to create a top-notch in-car experience based on the new generation Snapdragon cockpit platform

Key points:

• Leapmotor and Qualcomm Technologies collaborate to equip Leapmotor's future models with the next-generation Snapdragon® cockpit platform

• The new generation of Snapdragon cockpit platform lays the foundation for Leapmotor's new generation of cockpit platform, bringing immersive and easy-to-use features to the driving experience

• Leapmotor will leverage additional solutions from Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ to bring the latest and most advanced digital capabilities to its upcoming models

March 31, 2023, Hangzhou - LEAPMOTOR and Qualcomm Technologies announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation to further deepen their cooperation in the automotive field . Based on the latest generation of Snapdragon® cockpit platform launched by Qualcomm Technologies, the two parties will launch a strategic cooperation to create a new generation of smart cockpit products for LEAPMOTOR's future models. LEAPMOTOR will also become one of the first automakers to adopt the platform. The first LEAPMOTOR model planned to be equipped with the latest generation of Snapdragon cockpit platform will be released this year. As part of the technical cooperation, the two parties will also use the Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ solution to explore broader cooperation opportunities in cockpits, car connectivity, and smart driving in LEAPMOTOR's future models.

Leapmotor and Qualcomm Sign Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation

(Left: Zhou Hongtao, Senior Vice President of Leapmotor and Head of Electronics Product Line; Right: Shi Wei, Senior Director of Sales at Qualcomm)

The latest generation of Snapdragon cockpit platform that Leapmotor will adopt is a top-level digital cockpit solution launched by Qualcomm Technologies, and is also the first automotive-grade solution launched by Qualcomm based on the 5nm process technology. It uses the sixth-generation Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU that supports high-performance computing, the Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU with leading graphics rendering capabilities, and the top-level Qualcomm® AI engine. The platform's leading process, powerful AI computing power, and graphics, image, and multimedia processing capabilities provide the underlying foundation for the top-level experience of Leapmotor's new generation cockpit platform, including intelligent voice processing, high-load multitasking, complex multimedia, situational awareness, and safety enhancements.

Next-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform

The new generation of Snapdragon cockpit platform can support the integration of multiple ECUs (electronic control units) and domains in the vehicle, including functions such as instrument panel and cockpit, AR-HUD, information audio and video, rear display, electronic rearview mirror and in-car monitoring; at the same time, the platform is designed to support the integration of multiple distributed computing components in the vehicle, which can perfectly match the central computing electronic and electrical architecture, and further support the evolution of Leapmotor's new generation of smart connected vehicles to the central computing architecture; through the Snapdragon® car-to-cloud service Soft-SKU capability, Leapmotor will support consumers to use OTA upgrades to continuously obtain the latest features and functions throughout the life cycle of the car, giving the entire cockpit experience greater room for imagination.

Current Leapmotor C01 (using Snapdragon cockpit platform)

Zhou Hongtao, senior vice president of Leapmotor and head of the electronic product line, said: "As one of the first automakers to adopt the previous generation Snapdragon cockpit platform in mass-produced models, Leapmotor has achieved 'one chip and three screens in common' through technological innovation based on its self-developed cockpit advantages, while integrating four cameras' surround view and ARKAMYS tuning. Currently, the entire Leapmotor C11/C01 series is equipped with the Snapdragon cockpit platform as standard, bringing users powerful computing power, smooth car-machine operation experience and rich in-car entertainment applications; based on the new cooperation between the two parties, Leapmotor will also become one of the first automakers to mass-produce the next-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform, bringing greater value to users' safe travel and smart life."

Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and general manager of automotive business at Qualcomm Technologies, said: "As a top-level automotive-grade solution for intelligent connected vehicles, the new generation of Snapdragon Cockpit Platform has set a new benchmark for the industry in terms of in-car experience, helping automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to bring more differentiated features, improved safety and richer use cases to users. Based on Leapmotor's deep technical accumulation in the field of self-research and the cooperation between the two parties, we look forward to using the latest Snapdragon digital chassis solution to bring users a top-level immersive driving experience."

Current Leapmotor C01 (using Snapdragon cockpit platform)