HONOR and BYD Announce Innovative Alliance to Boost Intelligent, AI-Driven Mobility
HONOR, a global pioneer in the AI device ecosystem, has formally announced a strategic alliance with BYD, the world-renowned new-energy vehicle manufacturer. This landmark agreement is set to integrate HONOR’s vehicle connectivity expertise with BYD’s advanced DiLink smart ecosystem, driving the development of AI-enhanced, user-focused mobility experiences.
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| HONOR and BYD Forge Strategic Alliance for AI-Enhanced Vehicle Ecosystems |
Strategic Mandate: The Three Pillars of Collaboration
The partnership, solidified at a signing ceremony involving top leadership from both firms (including HONOR CEO James Li and BYD Group Chairman Wang Chuanfu), represents a deep technological and ecosystem collaboration focused on the AI era of smart mobility.
The intensified cooperation will advance across three main fronts:
- Core Technology and Features: Joint innovation targeting the integration of cross-device ecosystems, AI agents, and high-precision Bluetooth-based car keys.
- Channel Ecosystem and User Benefits: Establishing a collaborative channel model to leverage HONOR’s vehicle connectivity and BYD’s intelligent ecosystem, specifically optimizing platform interoperability.
- Joint Communications and User Engagement: Collaborative marketing initiatives, joint product launches, and strategic user engagement at key development milestones.
Ecosystem Synergy: A History of Integration
This strategic move builds upon an existing collaboration that began in 2023 with the introduction of smartphone NFC car keys via HONOR smartphones for BYD owners. The alliance subsequently expanded in 2024 to include in-vehicle rapid charging.
In 2025, the integration accelerated, with DENZA becoming the first brand to deploy HONOR Car Connect, enabling seamless cross-device interaction and service continuity across other BYD brands.
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Vision and Forward Tech Trajectory
James Li, CEO of HONOR, positioned the alliance as a "comprehensive collaboration for the AI era," emphasizing a core belief in fusing human-centricity with technology to unlock potential. Both companies will remain user-centric and AI-focused, accelerating the deployment of next-generation features:
- Phone-to-Car Connectivity
- Digital Keys
- Enhanced Safety and Convenience across all smart mobility scenarios.
This strategic deep integration of technology and resources marks a significant leap forward in intelligent mobility.
Tech Showcase Alert: Joint accomplishments of the partnership will be prominently featured at the 2025 HONOR Global Developers Conference and AI Device Ecosystem Conference on October 23rd. The event will also spotlight the HONOR AI Connect platform and its role in building user-focused, scenario-based AI ecosystem solutions.