Qualcomm strikes lead chip deal with BMW Group for next decade

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) and BMW Group announced an agreement on July 29, 2026, under which Qualcomm will serve as BMW Group's lead compute silicon provider for digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving (ADAS/AD) systems, with model programs starting next decade.

The agreement covers Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio, including the Snapdragon Cockpit and Snapdragon Ride Platforms, as well as the Snapdragon Elite automotive platform and dedicated AI accelerators.

Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT and Robotics at Qualcomm Technologies, commented on the deal: "Being selected as their lead compute silicon provider for the digital cockpit and automated driving reflects the trust BMW Group has placed in our technology and roadmap."

The announcement follows the November 2025 commercial launch of Snapdragon Ride Pilot in the BMW iX3, the first vehicle in BMW Group's Neue Klasse program. The system powers BMW's Symbiotic Drive experience, which integrates the driver into the automated driving system.

According to the press release, the Snapdragon Digital Chassis has been developed over more than two decades of Qualcomm's investment in automotive-grade silicon and software.

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