Elektrobit has announced a joint development agreement (JDA) with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers, to co-develop EV.OS, an advanced, AI-driven software platform designed to accelerate the shift to software-defined electric vehicles (SDVs). The partnership aims to create a smart automotive platform, EV.OS, combining both hardware and software innovations to lead the way in scaling the supply chain and driving down costs.
With a shared goal of simplifying complex automotive systems, the two companies aim to deliver smarter platform solutions that enhance production efficiency, lower ownership costs, and fast-track the growth of the mobility industry—ultimately benefiting consumers. The platform will incorporate a reference E/E architecture (EV.EEA), a standardized EV operating system, and a suite of EV applications.
Once completed, EV.OS and EV.EEA will form the foundation of a future-proof SDV platform. Enabled by Elektrobit’s software integration capabilities, it will support high-performance, real-time ECUs and service-oriented architectures across various functional domains. This will include a semantic vehicle API for third-party applications, supported by a robust CI/CT/CD toolchain and a Level 3 virtualized environment.
Maria Anhalt, CEO of Elektrobit, commented, “Elektrobit has a strong track record in automotive embedded software development, both in creating our own software products and in integrating large-scale automotive series projects. Our collaboration with Foxconn marks another key milestone in the development of software-defined vehicles. By combining Elektrobit’s expertise in automotive software with Foxconn’s innovation in manufacturing and hardware, we are building a scalable platform that simplifies development, reduces complexity, and supports the next wave of mobility business models.”
Elektrobit has been a global leader in automotive software for over 35 years, powering more than five billion devices across 600 million vehicles. As a subsidiary of Continental, the company remains at the forefront of innovation, offering solutions for vehicle infrastructure, connectivity, automated driving, and user experience.
