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Jiyue

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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
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
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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