China Issues Over 20,000 Test Licenses for Intelligent Connected Vehicles
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced it has issued more than 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles. Simultaneously, the penetration of Level 2 driver-assistance systems is rapidly increasing.
More than 20,000 test and demonstration licenses for intelligent connected vehicles have been issued across China, as reported by Guo Shougong, Director of the Equipment Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), at a media roundtable in Beijing. Over 57,000 kilometers of roads have been opened for testing these vehicles, with accumulated test mileage exceeding 220 million kilometers.
The ministry also revealed that 20 pilot cities focused on "vehicle-road-cloud integration" have deployed over 60,000 intelligent devices, serving more than 100,000 vehicles. This initiative highlights China's commitment to advancing smart transportation infrastructure.
In terms of vehicle technology adoption, the penetration of Level 2 combined driver-assistance functions in passenger cars has reached 70.5%. Navigation on autopilot (NOA) features are now present in 34.2% of passenger cars. Furthermore, the first models equipped with Level 3 conditional automated driving capabilities have begun operating in designated zones, signaling progress towards autonomous mobility.
The figures were disclosed in the lead-up to the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference, scheduled for mid-October 2026 in Beijing. The conference aims to showcase achievements and future blueprints in the era of autonomous driving.