DiDi(US:DIDIY) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-10-17 10:33Core Insights - Didi's co-founder and CEO of Didi Autonomous Driving, Zhang Bo, presented a "three five-year plan" for autonomous driving at the 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference [1] - The first five-year plan (2016-2021) focused on developing L4-level autonomous driving core technologies, which have now been fully mastered [1] - The second five-year plan (2022-2026) aims to validate L4-level autonomous driving in the Chinese market, with plans to launch Robotaxi services by the end of 2026 that can cover operational costs through user revenue [1] - The third five-year plan (2027-2032) will focus on global expansion, integrating AI with vehicles in various countries, leveraging a user base of over 50 million daily rides [1] - Didi Autonomous Driving recently announced a Series D funding round totaling 2 billion yuan, aimed at enhancing AI research and promoting the application of L4 autonomous driving [1] Company and Industry Summary - L4 autonomous driving technology is considered one of the most significant technological transformations in the next decade, enhancing travel safety, efficiency, and experience [2] - Didi Autonomous Driving has nearly a decade of experience in AI, mass production, and operations, emphasizing responsible technological innovation while exploring new employment opportunities [2]