Chery Automobile and Bosch signed a project nomination in Paris. The two parties will cooperate on Chery's first batch of localized ADAS projects in Europe, covering Bosch's fourth-generation multi-purpose camera MPC4 and an integrated driving and parking system. The system is planned to be installed on six all-new Chery models, with mass production to start in 2028 and total output expected to exceed 800,000 units over a five-year cycle. Bosch disclosed that MPC4 series camera nominations have covered more than 50 models, with orders exceeding the ten-million-unit level; its one-stage high-level intelligent driving assistance solution has completed testing and validation in Germany, France, and Japan, and is planned to achieve road adaptation validation in multiple regions including North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the EU within 2026. This nomination reflects that Chinese automakers' going global is extending from vehicle exports to localization of the intelligent supply chain.
Chery and Bosch signed a project nomination in Paris, France. The two parties will cooperate on Chery's first localized ADAS project in Europe, and the related systems will be installed on 6 all-new Chery models. According to the plan announced by both parties, the project will start mass production in 2028, with total output expected to exceed 800,000 units over a five-year period. This marks a supply chain placement for the intelligent driving segment in Chery's European localization layout.
Nomination covers MPC4 camera and integrated driving and parking system
This project covers Bosch's fourth-generation multi-function camera (MPC4) and the integrated driving and parking system based on this camera. From a product form perspective, MPC4 is the fourth-generation product in the front-view multi-function camera series, while the integrated driving and parking system integrates driving assistance and parking assistance functions under a single perception and computing architecture.
The mass production timing is set for 2028, corresponding to the vehicle development cycle. For models sold in the European market, in addition to feature deployment, such systems also need to meet the testing, validation, and compliance certification requirements of the respective market.
According to source information, the signatories were Zhu Shaodong, General Manager of Chery Automobile Europe, and Andreas Dempf, member of the global board of Bosch Mobility and responsible for sales and customers.
On Bosch's side: MPC4 order volume exceeds ten-million-unit level
From the supplier side, Bosch's disclosed nomination status shows that, as of now, MPC4-series camera nominations have covered more than 50 models, with overall order volume exceeding the ten-million-unit level. This Chery Europe project is another overseas business milestone for Bosch after it obtained nominations for export models from leading domestic Chinese automakers.
By comparison, the Chery project's five-year total output of 800,000 units is one component within Bosch MPC4's ten-million-level overall order structure. Its significance lies more in the nature of the project than in its standalone scale: it is Chery's first localized ADAS nomination in Europe and another overseas project implementation by Bosch for Chinese automakers' export models.
Overseas validation progress of high-level intelligent driving
In addition to the MPC4 and integrated driving and parking system involved in this nomination, Bosch said its one-stage high-level intelligent driver assistance solution has completed relevant testing and validation in markets including Germany, France, and Japan, and will achieve road adaptation validation in North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and multiple EU countries and regions within 2026.
According to Bosch, it leverages localized engineering development, testing and validation, and compliance certification capabilities to promote the adaptation of intelligent driving technologies in different markets. This capability aligns with the pace of Chinese automakers' overseas expansion: after vehicle export, the deployment of intelligent functions is often constrained by local road-scenario validation and regulatory certification. Whether the supply side can provide corresponding engineering and validation support in different markets directly affects the timing of feature launch.
Intelligentization for overseas markets: from vehicle export to supply chain localization
Observing this nomination within the broader context of Chinese new energy vehicle overseas expansion, several relatively clear threads can be seen.
First, the focus of overseas competition is extending from vehicle products themselves to supply chain localization. Beyond localized plant construction and channel deployment in the European market, the localized development and validation of intelligent systems also require partners and timelines to be locked in advance. The 2028 production schedule reflects long-cycle project planning rather than short-term orders.
Second, the cooperation model between Chinese automakers and global Tier 1 suppliers is changing. Chery's cooperation with Bosch is no longer limited to the continuation of existing projects; this nomination is defined by both parties as a marker of entering a deeper stage. For suppliers, serving Chinese automakers' overseas expansion means needing simultaneous development, testing, and certification implementation capabilities across multiple regions.
Third, from the order data, economies of scale in intelligent hardware are taking shape. The MPC4 series camera nomination covers more than 50 models, with order volume exceeding the ten-million-unit level. This cross-market, cross-model nomination structure provides a foundation for subsequent technology iteration and cost sharing.
This signing did not disclose specific project amounts or the list of markets where models will be launched. For industry observers, subsequent milestones to watch include: the launch pace of Chery's six models in Europe, execution of the 2028 production milestone, and completion progress of Bosch's one-stage high-level intelligent driving solution adaptation and validation on roads in various regions.
