HONOR has entered into a strategic partnership with new-energy vehicle manufacturer BYD. The collaboration aims to integrate HONOR’s vehicle connectivity solution with BYD’s next-generation DiLink smart ecosystem.
The agreement was signed by Fang Fei, President of Products at HONOR, and Yang Dongsheng, Senior Vice President of BYD and President of the Automotive New Technology Research Institute. The signing ceremony was witnessed by HONOR CEO James Li and BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu.
Pillars of the Partnership
The cooperation will focus on three main areas:
- Core Technology and Features: Joint innovation in cross-device ecosystem integration, AI agent integration, and the development of a high-precision Bluetooth-based car key.
- Channel Ecosystem and User Benefits: Establishing a collaborative channel model that utilizes HONOR’s connected vehicle capabilities and BYD’s intelligent ecosystem to maximize interoperability.
- Joint Communications and User Engagement: Coordinated marketing efforts, joint product launches, and user engagement activities around key milestones.
History and Future Steps
HONOR and BYD first collaborated in 2023, introducing smartphone NFC car key functionality for BYD owners. This was followed by cooperation on in-vehicle fast charging in 2024.
In 2025, the partnership deepened as BYD’s DENZA became the first brand to adopt the HONOR Car Connect solution, with plans to expand coverage across other BYD brands.
Both companies stated they will continue to focus on the development of phone-to-car connectivity, digital keys, and other features, with an emphasis on safety and convenience.
The collaborative achievements are scheduled to be showcased at the 2025 HONOR Global Developers Conference and AI Device Ecosystem Conference later today, October 23rd. HONOR is also expected to highlight its HONOR AI Connect platform and its role in ecosystem solutions during the event.
Commenting on this, James Li, CEO of HONOR, said:
At HONOR, we have always believed that the key to maximizing human potential lies in the combination of a human-centric focus and technology. Our partnership with BYD is a comprehensive collaboration for the AI era, with smart mobility as the key strategic focus at this stage. Together, we will advance joint technology development, complement each other’s strengths, and co-create an ecosystem of seamless and intelligent mobility experiences that enrich every journey and help usher in a new paradigm of smart living.