WeRide Showcases Robotaxi GXR Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform at NVIDIA GTC 2026, Accelerating Southeast Asia Expansion and Beyond

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16, 2026 -- WeRide NASDAQ:WRD; HKEX:0800, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, showcased its Robotaxi GXR at NVIDIA GTC 2026 today, expanding the model's global appearance. Building on the strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp and a WeRide shareholder, WeRide looks forward to introducing the vehicle across key Southeast Asian markets over time.WeRide’s Robotaxi GXR is engineered for dense, complex urban environments like those across Southeast Asia. It leverages the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle development platform, powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-chip, which is integrated into WeRide's . HPC 3.0 reduces autonomous driving suite cost by 50% and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO) by 84%, with the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform standardizing computing power, sensor processing, and safety systems across Robotaxi fleets. Overall, this integrated platform enables faster deployment, scalability, and easier cross-market validation.WeRide Robotaxi GXR at NVIDIA GTC 2026Building on their previous commitment to , WeRide and Grab have become the first in Singapore to launch AV trial operations in the Punggol district. Public service using WeRide’s vehicles is set to begin on April 1, 2026."Southeast Asia is a core growth market for WeRide’s Robotaxi business, where dense cities, progressive regulators, and strong partners like Grab enable scaled commercial operations. Our Robotaxi GXR is built for this reality. By utilizing the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform built on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor within NVIDIA’s ecosystem, we can significantly reduce system costs while accelerating safe, reliable Level 4 Robotaxi operations across global markets," said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide."Together with WeRide, we are undertaking trial operations in Singapore to glean insights into how autonomous technology can best support local communities. The launch of the GXR showcases the cutting-edge capabilities our partnership can draw upon as we scale. We look forward to working closely with WeRide to integrate their latest technology into our regional roadmap as AV regulations and infrastructure mature across Southeast Asia," said Dominic Ong, General Manager of Autonomous at Grab.“Autonomous vehicle developers need scalable computing platforms to support safe deployment across diver...

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