Autonomous driving technology company WeRide has unveiled its latest high-performance computing platform, HPC 3.0, co-developed with Lenovo.

This NVIDIA's new DRIVE AGX Thor chip-powered platform is integral to WeRide's mass-produced Level 4 (L4) autonomous vehicle, the Robotaxi GXR.

This platform is said to minimise the cost of autonomous driving suites by 50%, facilitating the large-scale commercial deployment of the GXR.

WeRide noted that the platform features a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor configuration running the safety-certified DriveOS.

It is built on the AD1 L4 autonomous driving domain controller of Lenovo and delivers up to 2,000 TOPS of AI compute.

The platform not only enhances core capabilities but also streamlines system integration, slashing mass production expenses to a quarter of that of HPC 2.0.

Additionally, it is said to consolidate key modules such as controller area network (CAN) gateway, Ethernet gateway, inertial navigation, and collision identification.

This consolidation leads to lower production and maintenance expenses, reducing the total cost of ownership by a staggering 84% over its lifecycle in comparison with its predecessor.

WeRide added that its HPC 3.0’s design architecture meets the Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL-D) safety level, with a failure rate below 50 FIT (failures per billion hours of operation) and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 120,000 to 180,000 hours.

Designed for durability, it claims to withstand extreme temperatures and is compliant with global VOCs environmental standards.

This makes HPC 3.0 suitable for international deployment, supporting WeRide's ambition to scale its Robotaxi fleet globally.

WeRide CEO and founder Tony Han said: “Integrating the HPC 3.0 platform into our Robotaxi GXR enhances vehicle reliability and responsiveness while significantly reducing deployment costs. Moving forward, we plan to extend this platform across more of our L4 autonomous vehicles — including the Robobus, and Robosweeper — bringing smart, accessible mobility to more cities and customers worldwide.”

Since 2017, NVIDIA has been an important investor in WeRide through its NVIDIA Inception programme.

In May 2025, WeRide announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia, demonstrating its commitment to its global growth strategy.