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Waymo’s next robotaxi will be the Hyundai IONIQ 5


Waymo has struck a deal with Hyundai to bring the IONIQ 5 EV to its robotaxi network, adding another autonomous vehicle option as it scales up its

Waymo has struck a deal with Hyundai to bring the IONIQ 5 EV to its robotaxi network, adding another autonomous vehicle option as it scales up its business. The autonomous vehicle company announced Friday that it expects to start on-road testing a Waymo-equipped IONIQ 5 by late 2025, with the AV becoming available to riders “in the years to follow.” Chris Bonelli, a spokesperson for Waymo, declined to share the financials of the deal. The company is currently testing vans purposely designed for autonomous use made by China’s Zeekr in San Francisco, though that vehicle could run into tariff trouble.

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