Bosch Mobility's sales in China rose from CNY 116.6 billion to CNY 122.3 billion (approx. 15.1 billion euros) in 2025, an increase of 4.9% compared to the previous year. More than half of the revenue was generated with Chinese vehicle manufacturers. A total of 34.5 million passenger cars and heavy commercial vehicles were produced in China in 2025, corresponding to more than a third of global vehicle production.

"The mobility business in China is challenging, but Bosch is leading the way," says Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH, at this year's Auto China in Beijing. "Bosch is working with national and international manufacturers in China. We are a sought-after technology partner in the mobility sector, which is increasingly characterized by software and artificial intelligence, because we can develop and provide outstanding solutions at high speed."

One example of this speed of development is the new automatic avoidance function "Autonomous Emergency Steering", which Bosch and a Chinese vehicle manufacturer brought to series production maturity within six months. The system combines driving assistance and vehicle control in such a way that safety is significantly increased. If the braking distance is no longer sufficient in the event of sudden obstacles - such as a swerving vehicle or an unexpected pedestrian - the function prevents collisions. Vehicle Motion Management from Bosch coordinates the brakes, steering and drivetrain so quickly and precisely that the vehicle swerves without losing stability - even in wintry road conditions.

Automated driving: Development from Level 2 to Level 3

Bosch is further expanding its position in China in the field of assisted and automated driving. While around two thirds of new cars sold in the country are already equipped with level 2 driver assistance systems, demand for higher levels of automation is increasing significantly. "Bosch is one of the leading suppliers in the rapidly growing Chinese market for assisted and automated driving," says Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of Bosch Mobility. The company has corresponding systems in various expansion stages in its portfolio worldwide and has won numerous orders in all major regions.

The market in China is increasingly striving for level 3 functions. At the same time, the legal basis for the use of corresponding systems in private vehicles is being worked on. Since March 2026, Bosch has been licensed to test vehicles with level 3 functions in real operation in Wuxi, China. A further developed ADAS system solution is being used in the Chery Exeed ES, which has already impressed in extensive tests.

At level 3, the vehicle takes over the driving task completely in defined situations. The driver can take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road. The system enables automated driving on freeways and dual carriageways at speeds of up to 120 km/h and works at visibility ranges of up to 300 meters. Lane changes are automatic. "We are the ideal partner for bringing level 3 driving functions with real added value into the vehicle," says Markus Heyn: "We use AI in every software component and combine it with a redundant safety architecture. With our knowledge across all vehicle domains, we are the ideal partner for manufacturers to scale Level 3," says Heyn.