Li Auto has selected Hesai Technology to supply LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensors for every model in its next generation assisted driving platform.

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer’s L Series, i Series and MEGA models will receive Hesai LiDAR sensors.

LiDAR has been a standard feature on all new Li Auto models since May 2025.

Hesai will serve as Li Auto’s exclusive LiDAR supplier under the expanded agreement, continuing a partnership that began in 2021.

“Hesai’s AT series lidar has empowered the mass production of Li Auto’s vehicles with advanced driver-assistance capabilities, enhancing safety across complex driving scenarios,” the technology vendor said.

Both companies plan to strengthen their partnership to speed up advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) rollout and extend safer assisted driving to more users globally.

As of 31 October, Li Auto has delivered more than 1.46 million vehicles.

Hesai’s deepening ties with Li Auto follow the production of its 1,000,000th LiDAR unit last month and its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September.

Already traded on Nasdaq, Hesai raised about HK$4.2bn ($533m) in Hong Kong to fund future growth.

Also in September, Hesai expanded a supply deal with a US-based robotaxi company in a contract worth more than $40m, securing deliveries through the end of 2026; the customer was not named.

In August, Hesai announced a partnership with Toyota for a new energy vehicle model to be produced by a Toyota joint venture in China.

With growth of demand in ADAS and robotics applications, Hesai says it holds three No. 1 positions in the automotive LiDAR market worldwide: No. 1 in overall automotive LiDAR market share, No. 1 in ADAS LiDAR market share, and No. 1 in Level 4 autonomous driving LiDAR market share.