Wayve to Open Testing & Development hub for Automated Driving in Germany

Wayve, a developer of automated driving technology, is extending its global footprint in mainland Europe with the launch of an on-road testing and development hub in Germany and the deployment of a new fleet of Wayve test vehicles. The hub will be based in the Stuttgart region, Baden-Württemberg.

The new development hub will focus on enhancing Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features, such as lane change assistance, and advancing automated driving capabilities for future production-ready solutions.

The site in Germany also provides access to a strong pool of engineering talent, particularly in software, essential for Wayve’s product development.

Wayve’s entry into the German market marks a key step in its global expansion, following a $1.05 billion in Series C funding round and successful testing programmes in the UK and US.

Alex Kendall, Co-Founder and CEO of Wayve, says: “2025 is a year of global expansion for Wayve, and we are incredibly excited to establish operations in Germany. With its rich automotive heritage and deep engineering expertise, Germany is a perfect place to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-powered driving technology. I look forward to partnering with Germany’s world-leading manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers to bring safe, scalable, and production-ready AI software to vehicles worldwide.”

Wayve's Embodied AI technology is designed to address the industry’s challenges in bringing safe, intelligent, and scalable driving automation features to consumer vehicles.