Honda took a major step forward in the Chinese electric vehicle market by introducing two exclusive models — the GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT — at Auto Shanghai 2025. These vehicles headline Honda’s newly established Ye (烨) Series, a product line designed to meet the evolving needs of Chinese consumers who demand innovation, advanced technology, and premium performance in their electric vehicles.
The GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT models are positioned as the flagship offerings of the Ye Series. Developed with a focus on futuristic styling and intelligent driving capabilities, these EVs reflect Honda’s ambition to lead in China’s highly competitive EV sector. Both vehicles are tailored to combine striking aesthetics with high efficiency, offering a glimpse into the future of Honda’s electric mobility strategy.
Expanding Intelligent Driving Capabilities with Momenta
Honda is not just launching new vehicles — it is also investing heavily in smarter driving technologies. At the event, Honda announced a new partnership with Momenta Global Limited, a China-based company specializing in AI-driven advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Unlike traditional systems that rely on high-definition maps, Momenta’s technology leverages AI to allow vehicles to drive autonomously once a destination is selected through the navigation system.
Through this collaboration, Honda aims to develop next-generation ADAS features that deliver safer, more intuitive driving experiences. Future Honda models will integrate Momenta’s AI solutions, moving closer to truly intelligent, self-operating vehicles without the heavy dependence on complex mapping data.
Integrating DeepSeek AI into Ye Series Vehicles
Honda also revealed a major technological upgrade involving DeepSeek, another leader in AI innovation. All upcoming Ye Series models will be equipped with DeepSeek’s AI technologies, enhancing vehicle intelligence across various domains such as user interaction, driving dynamics, and predictive maintenance.
Additionally, Honda plans to update existing Ye P7 and Ye S7 models through over-the-air (OTA) updates. This means that current owners will also benefit from the latest AI advancements, demonstrating Honda’s commitment to keeping its vehicles continuously improved and aligned with new technological trends, even after purchase.
Industry Movement Toward Smarter Navigation
In other related news, Here Technologies announced a strategic collaboration with global mobility technology firm ECARX. The two companies are joining forces to create a next-generation navigation platform that adapts across multiple driving scenarios. By combining Here Technologies’ software development kit (SDK) with ECARX’s full-stack automotive solutions, they aim to deliver a smarter, more adaptive navigation experience for drivers worldwide.
Honda’s series of announcements at Auto Shanghai 2025 underscores its strategy of blending cutting-edge AI with electrification to redefine mobility. With new EV models, smarter driving systems, and continuous innovation, Honda is positioning itself as a future-forward brand in the world’s most dynamic automotive market.
