Geely Holdings Partners With Google To Create Smart In-Vehicle Digital Experience

Gasgoo News – On October 16, Geely Holding Group (hereinafter referred to as “Geely Holding”) announced a global strategic partnership with Google.

The two parties will jointly build a digital cockpit ecosystem for eligible brand models under Geely Holding in overseas markets covered by Google services.

The first vehicle model equipped with the relevant services is scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2027, with the actual implementation timeline subject to product development, regulatory compliance, and market readiness.

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Under the cooperation agreement, overseas models included in the partnership will be equipped with officially certified Google Automotive Services (GAS), featuring Google’s AI assistant Gemini, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store for cars. The integrated system offers multimodal intelligent voice large language models, global smart navigation, a vast ecosystem of in-vehicle applications, and seamless cross-device connectivity, all designed to comprehensively enhance the user travel experience while ensuring driving safety.

This collaboration marks a deepening of the long-term partnership between the two parties. Polestar joined this collaborative framework in 2020. Looking ahead, Google Automotive Services will gradually expand to cover more passenger vehicle brands under Geely Holding Group, including Geely, Lynk & Co, Proton, Radar, and smart.

Geely Holding is committed to localized operations, recognizing that the key to meeting user needs lies in fully respecting the digital usage habits and service ecosystem differences across various markets. This collaboration aims to leverage Google’s globally leading and widely recognized digital ecosystem to strengthen the digital connectivity between users and the Group’s brand vehicles, thereby continuously enhancing the user service experience in overseas markets.

On October 15, Geely Holding Group announced that its cumulative sales for the first three quarters of 2026 reached 3,002,640 units, setting a new historical record. Among these, new energy vehicle (NEV) sales totaled 1,792,617 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.6%, with an NEV penetration rate of 59.7%.