Automaker joins forces with global tech and mobility leaders to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles, targeting deployment of 5,000 robotaxis in the U.S. by 2028 and scaling internationally.
Stellantis has unveiled a major partnership with NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn to develop and deploy a fleet of advanced self-driving vehicles, marking a bold move in the rapidly evolving autonomous transport industry.
Announced Tuesday November 4, 2025 the alliance focuses on building “Level 4” robotaxis—driverless vehicles capable of operating independently in most scenarios without human input. Stellantis hopes to begin large-scale deployment in the United States by 2028, with 5,000 vehicles slated for Uber’s ride-hailing network before a planned global expansion.
At the heart of the initiative is Stellantis’ rollout of its “AV-Ready” vehicle platforms, including the K0 Medium Van and the compact STLA Small. These vehicles will be equipped with NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 system, a next-generation hardware and software platform designed for autonomous decision-making, real-time data processing, and enhanced safety features. The platform’s computing power is expected to support complex tasks such as obstacle detection, route planning, and automated parking.
Electronics manufacturer Foxconn will take the lead on hardware integration, supply chain logistics, and vehicle assembly, potentially shortening the time from prototype development to full-scale production. Uber—already a major player in global mobility—is expected to provide the commercial launchpad, embedding the new autonomous fleet into its app-based network.
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The agreement builds on Stellantis’ previous pilot projects in Europe, including early adoption efforts with autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai. While this latest partnership is outlined in a non-binding memorandum of understanding, all parties have highlighted the flexibility of the arrangement, which allows each company to engage in other strategic alliances as the landscape evolves.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares called the collaboration “a critical leap toward democratizing autonomous mobility,” emphasizing a shared focus on lowering operational costs, enhancing passenger safety, and preparing cities for a future of driverless transport.
Industry analysts say the move signals a broader shift among automakers toward cross-industry cooperation, as traditional manufacturing expertise combines with advanced artificial intelligence and platform-based mobility solutions. If successful, the partnership could help normalize driverless ride-hailing and reshape urban transportation systems over the next decade.
With the global autonomous vehicle market projected to reach hundreds of billions in annual revenue by 2030, the Stellantis-led consortium may be positioning itself to claim a sizable share of that future.