Shanghai has unveiled its '15th Five-Year Plan for Accelerating New Industrialization and Fostering a Modern Industrial System in Shanghai.' This strategic blueprint underscores the importance of driving the transformation and modernization of the automotive manufacturing sector. It advocates for bolstering the local R&D prowess of leading automotive companies, with a particular focus on pioneering advancements in autonomous driving technologies and power battery innovations. The aim is to attain full-stack technological self-sufficiency and mastery, thereby diversifying the array of premium products available.

Simultaneously, the plan accelerates the innovative deployment of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs), intensifies the development of autonomous driving training facilities, and aims for the widespread integration of Level 2 assisted driving features in new vehicles. Moreover, it expedites the mass production journey of Level 3 conditional autonomous driving and Level 4 high autonomous driving vehicles. The plan also champions the gradual rollout of autonomous driving demonstration projects, encompassing intelligent public transportation systems, smart heavy-duty trucks, and autonomous taxis, alongside the utilization of unmanned vehicles for specialized operations.

Furthermore, the plan advocates for collaborative breakthroughs within the 'three electrics' domain—comprising batteries, electric motors, and electric control systems. It calls for the strategic deployment of R&D efforts and the mass production of next-generation power batteries, positioning Shanghai at the forefront of the energy transition.