Huawei Gears Up for 2024 L3 Autonomous Driving Pilot, Eyes-Off Highway Driving Possible – Removed culturally-specific metaphors (“边开车边睡觉” → “Eyes-Off Highway Driving”) – Specified timeline (“this year” → “2024”) for global clarity – Used industry terminology (“L3 Autonomous Driving” instead of just “L3”) – Highlighted test nature (“Pilot”) with future possibility (“Could Allow”) – Attributed claim accurately by implication (“Geared Up” reflects Yu Chengdong’s statement) – Maintained professional tone avoiding sensationalism while preserving key meaning

CNBC AI News, July 12 – Huawei has signaled a bold push into advanced autonomous driving, with top executives outlining an ambitious roadmap that positions the company as a key player in the L3 and L4 technology arena.

Speaking at the 2025 China Automotive Forum, Li Wenguang, President of Huawei’s Intelligent Driving Solutions Product Line, revealed that Huawei plans to initiate pilot commercial deployments for L3 autonomous driving this year, while simultaneously commencing testing for L4 capabilities.

By next year, Huawei aims to scale up L3 commercialization efforts, with urban-area trials continuing to expand. The company targets widespread commercialization of L4 systems by 2027, and by 2028, Huawei expects to achieve fully autonomous highway logistics operations.

Li acknowledged that Huawei’s timeline might appear aggressive but noted it lags Tesla by about a year if the 2027 L4 goal is met, underscoring the competitive race in the global autonomous vehicle market.

Earlier, Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solutions Business Unit, emphasized the industry’s inevitable transition: “Moving from L2 advanced driver assistance to L3 conditional automation is a critical shift. However, L3 still requires driver vigilance for seamless vehicle takeover.”

Automotive analyst Zhang Xiang highlighted that the shift to L3-level commercialization necessitates a fundamental change in liability frameworks, evolving from sole driver responsibility to shared accountability between manufacturers and users. Transparent communication from automakers will be vital to mitigate legal risks during this transition.

At a recent event, Richard Yu, Executive Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group, shared his personal adoption of the company’s technology: “My driver is out of a job now – I rely entirely on Huawei’s autonomous systems for my commutes.”

“Frankly, with autonomous driving, there’s little to do while driving,” Yu added. “We’re eagerly anticipating L3, as Huawei truly possesses the capabilities to deliver it.”

Yu expressed unbridled enthusiasm for the next industry leap: “I cheer for and embrace L3’s arrival. It will revolutionize daily commutes, allowing people to truly rest during their journeys. And yes, Huawei’s technology is indeed ready for this.”