Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced a strategic partnership with BYD, the world’s leading new-energy vehicle manufacturer.
The collaboration integrates HONOR’s vehicle connectivity solution with BYD’s next-generation DiLink smart ecosystem. This integration delivers human-centric, AI-powered mobility experiences for consumers.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony witnessed by James Li, CEO of HONOR, and Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD Group. Moreover, Fang Fei, President of Products at HONOR, and Yang Dongsheng, Senior Vice President of BYD and President of the Automotive New Technology Research Institute, signed on behalf of their companies, marking the start of deeper cooperation in intelligent mobility.
This strategic partnership is a deep tech collaboration and a commitment to intelligent mobility’s future.
The partnership will progress along three pillars:
- Core technology and features: Joint innovation in cross-device ecosystem integration, AI agent integration, and high-precision Bluetooth-based car key.
- Channel ecosystem and user benefits: establishing a collaborative channel model that leverages HONOR’s connected vehicle capabilities and BYD’s intelligent ecosystem to maximize interoperability between platforms.
- Joint communications and user engagement: Collaborative marketing, joint launches and user engagement around key launch milestones.
HONOR and BYD first collaborated in 2023. They introduced smartphone NFC car keys that let BYD owners lock and unlock vehicles with HONOR smartphones. In 2024, the partnership extended to in-vehicle fast charging. This 2025, they deepened cooperation beyond phone-to-car connectivity. DENZA first adopted HONOR Car Connect, enabling seamless interaction across more BYD brands.
“At HONOR, we have always believed that the key to maximizing human potential lies in the combination of a human-centric focus and technology. Our partnership with BYD is a comprehensive collaboration for the AI era, with smart mobility as the key strategic focus at this stage. Together, we will advance joint technology development, complement each other’s strengths, and co-create an ecosystem of seamless and intelligent mobility experiences that enrich every journey and help usher in a new paradigm of smart living,” said James Li, CEO of HONOR.
This strategic cooperation represents both a deep integration of technology and resources and a significant innovation in intelligent mobility. Looking ahead, both companies will continue to be user-centric and AI-driven. This accelerates the development and rollout of phone-to-car connectivity. Also for digital keys, and other features while enhancing safety and convenience across smart mobility scenarios.
The upcoming 2025 HONOR Global Developers Conference on October 23rd will showcase collaborative achievements. The AI Device Ecosystem Conference will also highlight these results from both parties. HONOR will also highlight the HONOR AI Connect platform. This is where its role is in building human-centric, scenario-based AI ecosystem solutions during the conference.
