Wayve, Stellantis and Nvidia partner with France on self-driving rollout
The companies have not specified launch timing, fleet size or locations. France’s transport minister said regulatory changes would retain safety and data sovereignty requirements.
France’s government is collaborating with Wayve, Stellantis and Nvidia on plans to introduce self-driving vehicles in the country and accelerate deployment elsewhere in the EU, the companies said. They announced the partnership at the Assises du Véhicule Autonome conference in Paris.
Under the plan, Stellantis will provide vehicles prepared for full self-driving capability. Wayve, based in London, will supply its AI Driver software, while Nvidia will provide the Hyperion computing and sensor system on which it will run.
The partners left the timetable, number of vehicles and operating cities unspecified. They said local transport partners would consult unions, municipal authorities and other groups before deployment. Journal de l’Automobile, citing Stellantis, reported that Uber would also participate through its ride-hailing network.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said France would adjust its regulations to accelerate deployment while maintaining strict requirements for safety and data sovereignty. The EU’s sole approval route for fully autonomous cars currently has an annual limit of 1,500 vehicles.
The collaboration builds on work between Wayve and Stellantis. In Turin, the companies demonstrated hands-free driving in a Fiat 500e and a Maserati Grecale using Wayve software. Their first North American launch is planned for 2028.
