Waymo has officially begun on-road manual testing of Hyundai Motor Company IONIQ 5 vehicles equipped with its 6th-generation autonomous driving technology. This milestone marks the next phase in the strategic collaboration between Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo, bringing both companies closer to realizing their shared vision of safe, convenient, and efficient autonomous mobility for all.
Proving Innovation on Real Roads
When Hyundai and Waymo first announced their partnership, both companies emphasized their mutual commitment to transforming how people move—enhancing safety, efficiency, and convenience through advanced mobility technologies. Now, with IONIQ 5 vehicles undergoing real-world testing, that vision is becoming reality.
The on-road manual tests will allow Waymo to validate and refine its next-generation autonomous driving platform in real conditions, ensuring seamless integration with the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s advanced electric vehicle (EV) and software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture.
The Future of Autonomous Ride-Hailing
Following the testing phase, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 models will become part of the Waymo One fleet, offering fully autonomous ride-hailing services to customers in select markets.
These vehicles will be assembled in the United States at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia — highlighting Hyundai’s growing investment in American manufacturing and its leadership in sustainable, technology-driven mobility solutions.
A Perfect Match for Autonomy
Waymo’s autonomous technology is among the most advanced self-driving systems in the world, combining cutting-edge AI, sensors, and safety protocols. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, with its long-range electric performance, modular E-GMP platform, and commitment to sustainability, provides the ideal foundation for this next-generation autonomous system.
Together, Hyundai and Waymo are setting the stage for a new era of intelligent, zero-emission transportation, where American innovation and global expertise unite to redefine the future of mobility.
