Bolt and Stellantis have announced a new partnership to explore both the development and subsequent deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles for commercial operations across Europe.
The collaboration will see Stellantis’ AV-Ready Platforms combined with Bolt’s existing mobility network, introducing the former’s autonomous vehicles into the latter’s shared mobility platform to provide autonomous, driverless ride-hailing services.
First tests are set to begin in European countries in 2026, with deployment planned to follow a phased approach, from prototypes and pilot fleets to progressive industrial scale-up, with an initial production target of 2029.
Both companies will work hand-in-hand with European regulators to support a suitable approach to testing, certification and scalable deployment.
Antonio Filosa, CEO, Stellantis, said:Our AV-Ready Platforms are designed for maximum flexibility, so we can deliver the best possible experience for European customers. Autonomous fleets can also contribute to a lower carbon footprint by enabling a shared and optimized mobility, reducing congestion and emissions.
Partnering with Bolt is intended to bring this vision closer to reality, combining our engineering expertise with their operational reach in the hopes of making driverless mobility a trusted part of everyday life in Europe.
Markus Villig, Founder and CEO, Bolt, said:This partnership brings together two companies who understand the specific dynamics of operating in Europe. By combining Stellantis’ AV-Ready Platforms and our operational expertise, we plan to create the best autonomous vehicle offering that is tailored for European needs, in line with European standards, that millions of people will be able to use.
The partnership marks the next step in our ambition to have 100,000 autonomous vehicles on the Bolt platform by 2035.
