ECARX Completes Flyme Software Business Acquisition Deal

ECARX Completes Acquisition of Flyme Software Business

ECARX Flyme acquisition has been completed, giving ECARX Holdings Inc. full ownership of the Flyme software business portfolio. The transaction includes 100% of the equity interest in Hubei Qiguang Technology Co., Ltd., a newly established entity carved out from DreamSmart Group to hold the Flyme business. The portfolio consists of Flyme Auto, an in-vehicle cockpit operating system, and Flyme OS, a cross-device operating system. Following the transaction, ECARX will operate Flyme as an independent software division, expanding its control over the software technologies and products included in the acquired business.

Flyme to Operate as Independent Software Division

ECARX will run Flyme as an independent software division following completion of the transaction. Existing operators of Flyme OS will continue receiving software updates, while user data will remain under the ownership of each individual operator. This operating approach preserves continuity for existing Flyme OS users while establishing a separate organizational structure for the business within ECARX. The acquisition therefore covers both the ownership transfer and the future operating model for Flyme, with ECARX taking responsibility for the software portfolio while maintaining ongoing support for existing users of the cross-device operating system.

Flyme Auto Already Deployed Across 3.5 Million Vehicles

Flyme Auto is already deployed by ECARX in 3.5 million production vehicles across multiple OEM partners. The existing deployment provides an established production footprint for the in-vehicle cockpit operating system and demonstrates that the technology has moved beyond development into mass-market vehicle applications. The acquisition brings this existing software portfolio fully under ECARX ownership while retaining its use across multiple OEM partnerships. Flyme Auto's installed base also provides an established foundation for the independent software division as it continues supporting the cockpit operating system and its deployment across production vehicles.

Flyme OS Builds on More Than 15 Years of Development

Flyme OS has more than 15 years of continuous research and development and mass-market deployment across vehicles, smartphones, and smart wearables. Its cross-device positioning gives the acquired portfolio a broader technology scope than an automotive-only operating system. The transaction consequently brings together Flyme Auto's vehicle cockpit applications and Flyme OS's experience across connected consumer devices under ECARX's ownership. This combination preserves the accumulated development and deployment experience associated with the Flyme portfolio while establishing a dedicated organizational structure through which ECARX will operate the acquired software business.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The acquisition strengthens ECARX's direct control over a software portfolio already deployed across production vehicles and connected consumer devices. For automotive software development, ownership of both the Flyme Auto cockpit system and the broader Flyme OS platform could provide ECARX with greater control over product development, software continuity, and cross-device integration. The established 3.5 million-vehicle deployment base and long development history provide an existing foundation rather than requiring the business to begin from a new platform. The immediate next step is continued operation of Flyme as an independent software division while supporting existing Flyme OS users and vehicle programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did ECARX acquire through the Flyme transaction?
ECARX acquired 100% of the equity interest in Hubei Qiguang Technology Co., Ltd., the entity holding the Flyme software business portfolio. The portfolio includes Flyme Auto, an in-vehicle cockpit operating system, and Flyme OS, a cross-device operating system. ECARX will operate Flyme as an independent software division after completing the transaction. Existing Flyme OS operators will continue receiving updates, while their user data will remain under their ownership. Flyme Auto is already deployed in 3.5 million production vehicles across multiple OEM partners, while Flyme OS has more than 15 years of development and mass-market deployment.