Intellias, a global engineering and consulting partner to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 solution providers, has partnered with electric mobility technology specialist Zeekr to further develop its software engineering capabilities in Europe.
To enable this partnership, Intellias has established a new software R&D hub in Krakow, Poland. Zeekr is working to transform the automotive experience through digitalization and customer co-creation, developing vehicles that adapt to user needs, anticipate preferences, and evolve with technological advancements. Through a focus on location-based services, intuitive AI-powered voice control and a cloud-enabled infotainment ecosystem, Zeekr aims to deliver personalized digital experiences for its customers.
Zeekr says the strategic partnership will enable it to “accelerate its vision, scale its initiatives, and enhance its capabilities to transform how customers interact with and experience their vehicles”. The R&D center in Krakow will support this by working closely with the Zeekr team in Gothenburg, Sweden, providing end-to-end software development services, from infrastructure setup and requirements definition to solution implementation and testing.
“By entering into this partnership, the Intellias hub will act as an extension of our team in Gothenburg, accelerating our overall digital production capabilities and supporting customer co-creation. By having a strengthened team in Europe, we can not only create new unique digital products and services for markets outside of China but also respond quickly to customer input and feedback,” said Giovanni Lanfranchi, CEO, Zeekr Technology Europe.
“Intellias and Zeekr Technology Europe share a common vision to accelerate the global adoption of electric mobility through innovative technology and strategic partnerships. Our newly established R&D hub is dedicated to delivering engineering excellence and domain-leading expertise tailored to Zeekr’s business needs. Together, we will jointly develop digital solutions that enhance the driving experience and foster sustainable innovation,” said Vitaly Sedler, CEO at Intellias.
Intellias is currently delivering key projects for Zeekr such as custom navigation solution for electric vehicles, a location recommendation system and a Chat GPT-powered voice assistant.
