Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Selects ECARX for Next Gen Intelligent Cockpits

China's Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile (DPCA), the joint venture between Dongfeng and Stellantis, has selected ECARX Holdings Inc. to supply Intelligent Cockpit 2.0 products. ECARX is developing a full-stack solution – central computer, System-on-a-Chip (SoCs) and software to help continuously improve the in-car user experience. 

ECARX E02 intelligent cockpit computing module will be integrated into three major vehicles launches this year.

E02 is core computing module designed for the infotainment systems of intelligent cockpits.

It has already been integrated into DPCA’s new Citroën Tianyi, Peugeot 4008 compact SUV and Peugeot’s flagship 508L long-wheelbase sedan models, which were already launched for mass production in the first half of August, 2023.

As of July 2023, more than one million units of the ECARX E02 intelligent cockpit computing module have already been installed in 32 vehicle models from various automotive brands.

ECARX’s technologies and solutions have been integrated into over 5.2 million cars worldwide.

In a press release, the company states: 'ECARX E02 intelligent cockpit computing module has fully demonstrated its strengths in integration, energy efficiency, and safety throughout the development cycle of the Intelligent Cockpit 2.0 products. It plays a crucial role in assisting CUSC to maximize the development efficiency for its intelligent cockpit products and create a series of differentiated cockpit products'.

It adds: 'ECARX is committed to exploring the future of automotive intelligence together with leading automotive makers, providing the foundation and serving as the hub for the global intelligent automotive industry, with a focus on the technology R&D of core computing platforms'. 

The co-founders of ECARX are its Chairman and CEO Ziyu Shen, and Eric Li (Li Shufu), who is also the founder and chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group – one of the largest automotive groups in the world, with ownership interests in international brand OEMs including Lotus, Lynk & Co, Polestar, smart and Volvo Cars.