Beijing Expands Autonomous Driving Zone with Over 1,000 Vehicles

September 12, 2025
Beijing's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone now covers 600 square kilometers, featuring over 1,000 licensed autonomous vehicles and a cumulative driving mileage exceeding 38 million kilometers.

Beijing's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone has expanded to cover 600 square kilometers, featuring over 1,000 licensed autonomous vehicles. The cumulative autonomous driving mileage in this zone has surpassed 38 million kilometers, announced in a press release. This development is part of China's broader initiative to advance sci-tech innovation and enhance mobility through autonomous driving technologies.

The demonstration zone in Beijing is a significant part of China's efforts to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as automated control, artificial intelligence, and visual computing into transportation. Across the nation, China has established 17 national-level intelligent connected vehicle testing zones, with a cumulative road test mileage exceeding 120 million kilometers. These zones are crucial for testing and refining autonomous driving capabilities, paving the way for future advancements in the field.

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