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Jiyue history under Geely Holding Group. Origin: China. Status: Active. Jiyue is a Chinese intelligent electric vehicle brand founded in 2021 as a joint venture between Baidu and Geely Holding Group, aiming to integrate advanced autonomous driving and AI technology into passenger NEVs.
Chronological Storyline (16 Milestones)
Jan 11, 2021 CE
Baidu and Geely form Jidu Auto
Baidu and Geely Holding Group announced a strategic partnership to create a new smart EV company named Jidu Auto, combining Baidu's AI software with Geely's SEA architecture. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue
Mar 2, 2021 CE
Jidu Auto officially established
Jidu Auto was officially registered as a company, initiating operations to develop its first robot EV utilizing Geely's Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). #China #GeelyHolding #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue
Jan 26, 2022 CE
Jidu reveals ROBO-01 concept
Jidu unveiled its first concept car, the ROBO-01, showcasing a minimalist design, yoke steering wheel, and advanced Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities powered by Baidu's Apollo system. #China #GeelyHolding #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jidu_ROBO-01
Jun 8, 2022 CE
ROBO-01 Lunar Edition launched
Jidu officially launched the ROBO-01 Lunar Edition, a limited-production version of its debut electric SUV, featuring dual motors and an 800V charging architecture for ultra-fast charging. #China #GeelyHolding #800VArchitecture #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jidu_ROBO-01
Oct 27, 2022 CE
Jidu ROBO-02 concept debuts
Jidu introduced the ROBO-02 concept, a sleek electric sedan designed to expand the brand's robot car lineup with enhanced AI integration and autonomous features. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue
Jan 10, 2023 CE
Jidu shifts to Jiyue brand identity
Geely and Baidu restructured the joint venture, officially launching the Jiyue brand to handle vehicle manufacturing and sales, while Jidu focused purely on AI and software development. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue
Aug 14, 2023 CE
Jiyue 01 production model launched
The Jiyue 01, the production version of the ROBO-01, officially went on the market, offering advanced autonomous driving and a smart cabin built on Geely's SEA platform. #China #GeelyHolding #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_01
Oct 27, 2023 CE
Jiyue 01 Performance Edition revealed
Jiyue introduced the 01 Performance Edition, boasting a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with over 500 kW of power, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds. #China #GeelyHolding #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_01
Dec 26, 2023 CE
Jiyue 02 electric sedan launched
Jiyue expanded its lineup with the 02, a mid-to-large size electric sedan featuring a drag coefficient of 0.215 and integrated AI smart cabin technology. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_02
Mar 25, 2024 CE
Jiyue partners with F1 champion Hamilton
Jiyue announced a partnership with seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who was appointed as a brand ambassador to help tune the performance and driving dynamics of Jiyue vehicles. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent #F1 · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
04/06/2025. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a roundtable on youth opportunity with Mission 44 Founder and F1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton in 10 Downing Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street By Number 10 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/number10gov/54566928382/, OGL 3, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=171360759
Sep 10, 2024 CE
Jiyue 07 enters global market
The Jiyue 07 sedan officially launched for international markets, emphasizing its 800V high-voltage platform and Baidu Apollo autonomous driving integration. #China #GeelyHolding #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_07
Dec 20, 2024 CE
Geely increases Jiyue stake
Geely Holding Group increased its stake in Jiyue Auto to become the majority shareholder, solidifying its commitment to the brand's future in the competitive Chinese EV market. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue
Jan 15, 2025 CE
Jiyue expands Middle East presence
Jiyue announced its official expansion into the Middle East market, beginning exports of the Jiyue 07 to the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its global strategy. #China #GeelyHolding #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_07
Apr 18, 2025 CE
Jiyue 01 facelift revealed
An updated version of the Jiyue 01 was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, featuring improved battery chemistry for longer range and an upgraded Apollo AI driving system. #China #GeelyHolding #LFPBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_01
Sep 5, 2025 CE
Jiyue enters European market
Jiyue officially launched its European operations, introducing the Jiyue 07 in Germany and Norway with a focus on its advanced autonomous driving capabilities. #China #GeelyHolding #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue_07
Jan 20, 2026 CE
Next-gen ROBO-X concept teased
Jiyue teased the ROBO-X, a high-performance electric sports car concept, signaling its intent to enter the premium sports car segment with advanced drive-by-wire technology. #China #GeelyHolding #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiyue