HONOR and BYD Partner to Advance AI-powered Intelligent Mobility
The partnership between HONOR and BYD marks a milestone in AI-driven mobility. Going forward, both companies will remain user-centric and AI-driven, accelerating innovation in phone-to-car connectivity, digital keys, and safety-enhancing smart features.
October 27, 2025. By News Bureau
This partnership is not only a deep collaboration in technology and ecosystem between two industry leaders, but also a forward-looking commitment to the future of intelligent mobility.
“At HONOR, we have always believed that the key to maximising 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, HONOR.
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 maximise interoperability between platforms.
- Joint communications and user engagement: Collaborative marketing, joint launches and user engagement around key launch milestones.
CP Khandelwal, CEO, PSAV Global, (Official Partner for HONOR Smartphones), said, “This collaboration with BYD represents a step toward a truly intelligent mobility ecosystem. Through integrating HONOR’s connectivity solutions with BYD’s intelligent ecosystem, we are co-creating seamless, intelligent experiences that elevate every journey. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of creating an interconnected, AI-driven world where devices, vehicles, and lifestyles work in harmony. It also showcases how innovation and collaboration are shaping the future of mobility in the AI era."
The agreement was signed at a ceremony witnessed by James Li, CEO, HONOR, and Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD Group. Fang Fei, President—Products, HONOR and Yang Dongsheng, Senior Vice President, BYD and President, Automotive New Technology Research Institute, signed on behalf of their companies, marking the start of deeper cooperation in intelligent mobility.
HONOR and BYD first collaborated in 2023, introducing 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. In 2025, building on phone-to-car connectivity, the partners deepened cooperation: DENZA became the first brand to adopt HONOR Car Connect, with coverage expanding across additional BYD brands to enable seamless cross-device interaction and service continuity.
The partnership marks a milestone in AI-driven mobility. Going forward, both companies will remain user-centric and AI-driven, accelerating innovation in phone-to-car connectivity, digital keys, and safety-enhancing smart features.
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