Pony.ai unveiled a new heavy-duty vehicle jointly developed with GAC Commercial Vehicle on Sept. 14, 2026, during press day for IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hannover, Germany. Reuters independently reported the unveiling, while the official event record confirms that the trade fair was scheduled for Sept. 15 through Sept. 20, with Sept. 14 designated as press day.
Pony.ai and GAC described the vehicle as a T9-based, battery-electric Level 4 autonomous robotruck using Pony.ai’s fourth-generation autonomous-driving technology. Those descriptions are supported as statements made by the companies, but the reviewed evidence does not independently establish that the vehicle has demonstrated Level 4 capability or can operate without a human driver under applicable conditions. Reuters described the truck as full-electric and reported the Level 4 designation, but did not provide operational validation.
Pony.ai announced that volume production would begin later in 2026. Reuters also reported that timetable, but the production outcome remains unverified because it is prospective and originates with the company.
Pony.ai said its robotruck unit would launch in European and Middle Eastern markets over the following two years. Reuters further reported that Pony.ai Vice President He Xing said the company had approached European governments, ports and potential customers about possible road tests. The reviewed evidence confirms that Reuters reported those statements, but does not independently confirm the contacts or any resulting tests.