Technology is inclusive! Jihu extends L3 safety capabilities to all models

As smart driving technology moves from closed testing to real roads, a revolution in travel methods is unfolding with unstoppable momentum. On December 15, 2025, an announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology was like a bombshell. Jifox Alpha S (L3 version) officially obtained the "L3 autonomous driving model product access permit." This certificate is not only a symbol of technical strength, but also a "safety certification" jointly endorsed by multiple national departments, marking the entry of China's intelligent connected vehicles into a new era of "conditional autonomous driving." This milestone event will completely change the way people travel and allow technology to truly serve life.

From "technical verification" to "mass production access", national certification establishes a solid bottom line for safety. In the past, the "road test license" held by autonomous driving test vehicles was more like a "temporary pass" for technical interns. Its core task was to accumulate data and verify technology, but it was still far from real market application. The access permit obtained by Jihu Alpha S (L3 version) this time is a comprehensive recognition of vehicle safety, reliability and compliance at the national regulatory level. This transition, like moving from campus to the workplace, means that vehicles are no longer limited to closed testing environments, but have the ability to independently face consumers in specific scenarios.

As smart driving technology moves from closed testing to real roads, a revolution in travel methods is unfolding with unstoppable momentum. On December 15, 2025, an announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology was like a bombshell. Jifox Alpha S (L3 version) officially obtained the "L3 autonomous driving model product access permit." This certificate is not only a symbol of technical strength, but also a "safety certification" jointly endorsed by multiple national departments, marking the entry of China's intelligent connected vehicles into a new era of "conditional autonomous driving." This milestone event will completely change the way people travel and allow technology to truly serve life.

From "technical verification" to "mass production access", national certification establishes a solid bottom line for safety. In the past, the "road test license" held by autonomous driving test vehicles was more like a "temporary pass" for technical interns. Its core task was to accumulate data and verify technology, but it was still far from real market application. The access permit obtained by Jihu Alpha S (L3 version) this time is a comprehensive recognition of vehicle safety, reliability and compliance at the national regulatory level. This transition, like moving from campus to the workplace, means that vehicles are no longer limited to closed testing environments, but have the ability to independently face consumers in specific scenarios.

The gold content of this "graduation certificate" is hidden in Jihu's "double insurance". In order to pass the stringent national test, JiFox Alpha S (L3 version) has built double redundancy at the perception and system levels: 34 sensors (including 3 lidar) form an all-weather monitoring network, like 34 "electronic bodyguards" to achieve 360-degree coverage without blind spots; the design of the main and backup systems working together allows the vehicle to seamlessly switch to the backup system when the main system fails suddenly to ensure safety and control. This combination of "external physical examination + internal redundancy" allows Jihu to stand out in the national certification and become a user-reliable representative of the "national team's technology faction".

Technology is inclusive, making high-end safety standard for all series. The breakthrough of L3 autonomous driving does not stop at high-end models. Jihu's strategy is "high-end technology breakthroughs and low-level technology inclusiveness" - through BAIC Yuanjing Intelligent Driving Architecture, the intelligent technology that has been verified by the national level will be extended downwards. For example, on some models, users can already experience the urban NOA function derived from the same technical system. This logic of "technology decentralization" allows more consumers to share high-end safety standards, rather than locking cutting-edge technology within the fence of "high-end models." As the consortium plans to officially launch L3-level specific scenario operations in the first quarter of 2026, the significance of this access permit has long gone beyond a single model. It established the implementation guidelines of "safety first" and set a red line for technology implementation in the industry: in low-risk scenarios, autonomous driving capabilities will be gradually released through "conditions attached". This model not only avoids the risk of technological advancement, but also accumulates valuable experience for subsequent large-scale applications. For Jihu, this is a key step from a technology pioneer to an industry leader; for China's smart car industry, it is a collective leap from "following" to "running alongside".

With the successful approval of JiFox Alpha S (L3 version), China's intelligent connected automobile industry has ushered in a new milestone. This access permit is not only an affirmation of Jihu’s technical strength, but also a bold exploration of future travel methods. From the laboratory to the open road, every step embodies the hard work and wisdom of countless engineers. Looking to the future, we have reason to believe that smart travel will bring more convenience and safety to people’s lives, and the starting point for it all is today’s extraordinary certificate.