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China Approves First Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles

12/16/2025

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Beijing has approved China’s first two cars with level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Changan Automobile and BAIC can build EVs with hands-off driving in specific urban and highway areas.
Both have passed required tests and safety reviews.
The MIIT will coordinate with other authorities to monitor these vehicles.
Currently, most intelligent cars use L2 or L2+ driver-assistance systems.

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Story summary

Beijing has approved China’s first two cars with level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Changan Automobile and BAIC can build EVs with hands-off driving in specific urban and highway areas.
Both have passed required tests and safety reviews.
The MIIT will coordinate with other authorities to monitor these vehicles.
Currently, most intelligent cars use L2 or L2+ driver-assistance systems.