SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Big news is rolling in from Guangzhou, China, where the future of delivery just took a major step forward. WeRide, a leader in autonomous mobility solutions, has received the green light to begin testing its fully driverless Robovan W5 on public roads. This move marks a significant milestone in making fast, safe, and efficient urban logistics a reality for everyday consumers.
A First for Guangzhou, a Leap for Urban Delivery
At the recent unveiling of the Guangzhou Nansha District’s Autonomous Driving Test Base and Smart Transportation Demonstration Zone in Mingzhu Bay, WeRide was granted the district’s very first batch of driverless road testing licenses. The Robovan W5, specifically built for city logistics, now has official permission to operate on public roads without a safety driver.
This license is the first of its kind since the district released its autonomous vehicle safety guidelines earlier this year. According to WeRide, “it is among the first to receive the license, accelerating its move toward the large-scale commercialization of autonomous logistics vehicles.”
Why Consumers Should Care
The Robovan W5 isn’t just a tech marvel—it’s a solution designed to make life easier for consumers and businesses alike. Whether you’re waiting on a same-day package delivery or a local store needs to restock quickly, autonomous logistics can make it happen faster and more reliably.
Here’s why the Robovan W5 stands out:
- Massive cargo space: With 5.5m³ of capacity, it’s the largest in its class.
- Impressive range: Up to 220 km on a single charge—enough for a full day of urban deliveries.
- Flexible storage: Modular cargo space adapts to different package sizes and types.
- Fleet-friendly: One operator can manage multiple vehicles, reducing overhead and speeding up deliveries.
By leveraging nearly six years of operational expertise in robotaxis, WeRide’s logistics vehicles are engineered with safety and reliability at the core. This ensures packages get where they’re going—on time, every time.
Built for the Future of Smart Cities
The Robovan W5 uses Level 4 autonomous driving technology, meaning it can handle most driving tasks without human intervention. For consumers, this means fewer delivery delays, fewer traffic snarls caused by human error, and a smoother experience overall.
As urban areas grow and same-day delivery becomes the norm, innovations like the Robovan W5 will help keep city life flowing. Whether it’s groceries, e-commerce packages, or medical supplies, autonomous logistics will help cities move smarter and faster.
What’s Next for WeRide
Looking ahead, WeRide plans to broaden the testing scope and introduce its Robovan W5 into more real-world scenarios. The company currently operates in over 30 cities across 10 countries, including the USA, France, Singapore, the UAE, and across China, where it holds multiple driverless operation permits.
The goal? To make autonomous logistics a dependable part of everyday life. By cutting costs, reducing emissions, and improving delivery times, WeRide’s Robovan W5 could soon be rolling through your neighborhood.
Learn more about WeRide’s vision for the future of urban delivery at https://www.weride.ai.