Hesai Secures $40 Million Lidar Contract with US Robotaxi Firm

September 15, 2025
Hesai Technology has expanded its production agreement with a leading US robotaxi company, now valued at over $40 million, to supply both long-range and short-range lidars.

Hesai Group has expanded its production agreement with a leading U.S.-based robotaxi company, now valued at over $40 million, announced in a press release. The agreement covers deliveries of both long-range and short-range lidars before the end of 2026.

Hesai has been selected as the sole supplier for these lidar systems, which are crucial for enabling safe and reliable operations in autonomous vehicles. The company holds a 61% market share in the global Level 4 autonomous driving segment for lidar, according to Yole Group.

This expanded agreement highlights the confidence placed in Hesai's technology, which combines high performance, reliability, and scalable manufacturing. As the robotaxi market enters a phase of rapid scale-up, driven by advancements in Level 4 autonomous driving, Hesai is positioned to support the commercial rollout of large-scale autonomous fleets.

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