QNX, the software division of BlackBerry Limited, has announced that Leapmotor, a Chinese EV company, will utilize its technology to serve as the foundational software platform for its new first generation, mid-size electric SUV, the B10.
Built on Leapmotor’s in-house developed LEAP3.5 architecture, the B10 integrates a mix of advanced EV software and hardware, and contains a diverse suite of QNX technology including the QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS), QNX Software Development Platform (SDP 7.1), QNX Hypervisor and QNX OS for Safety certified to TUV Rhein ISO26262 ASIL D, underpinning the vehicle’s intelligent digital cockpit and L2+ autonomous driving domain controllers.
Powered by the QNX Neutrino RTOS and QNX Hypervisor, the B10 works to pair design flexibility and scalability. For the e-SUV, the QNX Hypervisor allows for multiple systems with mixed criticality and different OS environments to be consolidated onto a single hardware platform, helping reduce both the initial development and long-term costs of ownership while boosting safety and security.
For both QNX and Leapmotor, the B10 represents a key milestone in their ongoing collaboration, which began in 2021 when they collaborated on the Leapmotor C11, the OEM’s third-generation mid-size electric crossover SUV. Looking ahead, Leapmotor is preparing to launch additional models from the B-series in 2025, as it works towards its goals of expanding its portfolio and providing accessible EVs to consumers worldwide.
