Quick Takeaways
- Two global technology leaders are aligning silicon, software, and vehicle architecture to accelerate scalable SDV deployment.
- The partnership positions zonal SDV and high-performance computing as the backbone for Volkswagen Group’s next-generation EV portfolio.
On January 8, Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies confirmed the signing of a Letter of Intent for a long-term supply agreement focused on next-generation infotainment and connectivity solutions. The collaboration centers on Snapdragon Digital Chassis technologies and supports Volkswagen Group’s transition toward a scalable software-defined vehicle strategy across global markets.
Under this agreement, Qualcomm Technologies is set to become Volkswagen Group’s main technology partner for the rollout of its zonal software-defined vehicle architecture in the Western hemisphere. This architecture is being developed through Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, a joint venture formed to deliver high-performance computing platforms tailored for future electric vehicles, with production readiness targeted from 2027 onward.
Volkswagen Group Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis for SSP EVs
Volkswagen Group plans to deploy this new SDV architecture in the ID.EVERY1 model and all upcoming electric vehicles based on the Scalable Systems Platform. The strategy reflects the Group’s objective to deliver advanced digital experiences across multiple vehicle segments, price points, and international regions while maintaining a unified technology backbone.
Key focus areas of the planned integration include:
Qualcomm Technologies’ Role in Volkswagen Group SDV Roadmap
The proposed chip supply program is currently being led by Audi AG and Volkswagen Passenger Cars, with the intention of extending the benefits across the entire Volkswagen Group brand portfolio. This approach is expected to create consistency in digital features and reduce complexity across future vehicle platforms.
In addition to infotainment processors, the Group also plans to integrate Snapdragon 5G Modem RF and vehicle-to-everything technologies into its next-generation SDV-based vehicles. These capabilities are aimed at enabling faster connectivity, real-time data exchange, and improved support for connected mobility use cases.
Expanding Collaboration Beyond Infotainment
The relationship between the two companies already extends into automated driving development. Qualcomm Technologies is an active participant in the Automated Driving Alliance, established by CARIAD in collaboration with Bosch, to accelerate progress toward highly automated driving systems. This broader cooperation strengthens Volkswagen Group’s efforts to align computing, connectivity, and automation under a common technology strategy.
By aligning Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with its zonal SDV architecture, Volkswagen Group is positioning itself to deliver future-ready electric vehicles that combine software scalability, high-performance computing, and advanced connectivity as core product differentiators.
Under this agreement, Qualcomm Technologies is set to become Volkswagen Group’s main technology partner for the rollout of its zonal software-defined vehicle architecture in the Western hemisphere. This architecture is being developed through Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, a joint venture formed to deliver high-performance computing platforms tailored for future electric vehicles, with production readiness targeted from 2027 onward.
Volkswagen Group Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis for SSP EVs
Volkswagen Group plans to deploy this new SDV architecture in the ID.EVERY1 model and all upcoming electric vehicles based on the Scalable Systems Platform. The strategy reflects the Group’s objective to deliver advanced digital experiences across multiple vehicle segments, price points, and international regions while maintaining a unified technology backbone.
Key focus areas of the planned integration include:
- High-performance system-on-chip solutions for advanced infotainment
- Seamless digital cockpit experiences with enhanced responsiveness
- Scalable hardware architecture supporting long-term software upgrades
Qualcomm Technologies’ Role in Volkswagen Group SDV Roadmap
The proposed chip supply program is currently being led by Audi AG and Volkswagen Passenger Cars, with the intention of extending the benefits across the entire Volkswagen Group brand portfolio. This approach is expected to create consistency in digital features and reduce complexity across future vehicle platforms.
In addition to infotainment processors, the Group also plans to integrate Snapdragon 5G Modem RF and vehicle-to-everything technologies into its next-generation SDV-based vehicles. These capabilities are aimed at enabling faster connectivity, real-time data exchange, and improved support for connected mobility use cases.
Expanding Collaboration Beyond Infotainment
The relationship between the two companies already extends into automated driving development. Qualcomm Technologies is an active participant in the Automated Driving Alliance, established by CARIAD in collaboration with Bosch, to accelerate progress toward highly automated driving systems. This broader cooperation strengthens Volkswagen Group’s efforts to align computing, connectivity, and automation under a common technology strategy.
By aligning Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with its zonal SDV architecture, Volkswagen Group is positioning itself to deliver future-ready electric vehicles that combine software scalability, high-performance computing, and advanced connectivity as core product differentiators.
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