ECARX halves GAS integration time with new approach

ECARX Holdings Inc said on Thursday it has reduced the integration time for Google Automotive Services by more than 50 percent, cutting the certification process from up to 18 months to just eight.

The company detailed the achievement in a new white paper, citing its use of continuous integration and delivery pipelines, a dedicated test infrastructure, and a focus on automation and early validation.

The faster rollout was applied to the Volvo EX30 and Polestar 4 models, both of which use ECARX-powered infotainment systems running on Android Automotive OS.

GAS includes core Google applications such as Maps, Assistant and the Play Store. Integrating these services requires automakers to pass a series of technical and compliance tests, typically taking 12–18 months.

ECARX said it built a proprietary "test farm" capable of running over 1.6 million automated test cases, enabling faster detection of issues and reducing delays in formal certification cycles. The Volvo EX30 achieved certification in 10 months; the Polestar 4 in eight.

"While our technology stack is purpose-built, the core lessons around automation, compliance and velocity can benefit any automaker adopting GAS," said ECARX COO Peter Cirino.

Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX provides computing platforms and software for connected vehicles. The company said its products are now integrated into more than 8.7 million vehicles globally.