Neolix Autonomous Fleet Reaches 100M Kilometer Milestone
Autonomous logistics provider Neolix announced its fleet of autonomous vehicles has surpassed 100 million kilometers of operational mileage on public roads. The company claims this makes it the first L4 autonomous logistics firm to reach this milestone. The achievement solidifies its position in the autonomous delivery van, or "RoboVan," segment.
- Founded in 2018 by Enyuan Yu, the Beijing-based company has raised over USD 880 million to date. A recent $600 million Series D funding round was led by UAE-based StoneVenture, with participation from Gaocheng Capital, CITIC Capital, and CDH. - Neolix's rapid expansion is partly attributed to its proprietary "mapless" autonomous driving solution launched in 2025, which reduces the cost and time required to deploy vehicles in new regions. This technology is a key enabler for its planned global expansion, which targets deploying over 10,000 vehicles overseas by 2027. - The company's client roster includes major Chinese logistics firms like SF Express, JD Logistics, China Post, and J&T Express, covering nearly 70% of key account tenders in the domestic market. Neolix has also launched a "RoboVan-as-a-Service" (RVaaS) model with Didi Freight to lower the barrier to adoption. - Neolix has deployed over 16,000 autonomous vehicles across 15 countries. The company is expanding its international presence, having secured the first RoboVan license in the UAE and establishing partnerships in Europe with electric cargo vehicle manufacturer Luxmea and mobility provider Salvador Caetano Auto. - The company offers a portfolio of vehicles tailored to different logistics segments, including the X3 for last-mile urban delivery, the X6 for middle-mile routes, and the larger H12 for intra-city distribution. The X3 model has a 500kg payload and a range of 100km, while the X6 offers a 6 cubic meter capacity and a 1,130 kg payload. - China is actively developing a legal framework for L4 autonomous vehicles, with cities like Beijing and Shanghai establishing pilot programs and clearer liability rules. National-level guidelines are shifting liability from the human occupant to the vehicle's operator or manufacturer in autonomous mode, creating a more predictable regulatory environment for companies like Neolix.
