L3级自动驾驶车型准入落地，预计Q2向个人用户开放

Group 1 - The core theme of the event held by BAIC New Energy is "Upgrading Together to Paint the Intelligent Journey," where the launch of the Arcfox Alpha S (L3 version) for large-scale road trial operations was announced [2] - The trial operation will adopt a "B-end first, gradually open" strategy to ensure operational safety, with plans to open to individual users by the second quarter of 2026 [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China announced the first batch of L3 conditional autonomous driving vehicle permits on December 15, 2025, marking a significant step towards the commercialization of L3 autonomous driving in China [2] Group 2 - Two models approved for the trial come from different manufacturers: the Changan SC7000AAARBEV, capable of autonomous driving at a maximum speed of 50 km/h in congested traffic, and the Arcfox BJ7001A61NBEV, capable of 80 km/h [3] - The Changan model will operate in designated areas in Chongqing, while the Arcfox model will operate in specific regions in Beijing [3] - Both manufacturers have completed product testing and safety assessments, and the next step involves conducting road trials in the specified areas [3] Group 3 - Huawei's Smart Automotive Solutions BU CEO provided insights into the automotive industry's development phases, highlighting the transition from electrification (2015-2022) to intelligence (2022-2027) and then to automation starting in 2027 [4] - The automation phase will see algorithms fully replace drivers, redefining safety and experience standards, significantly enhancing travel efficiency and societal efficiency [4] - L3 autonomous driving is expected to scale up in 2027, marking a new milestone in the development of smart vehicles [4]