Vodafone has extended its partnership in Europe with Chinese car maker Geely to include internet in the car, mobile private networks and cloud connect offerings.

The internet in the car service from Vodafone supports capabilities such as diagnostics and over-the-air software updates, while cloud connect ensures secure data transfer between vehicles and cloud systems. This means Geely can monitor a vehicle’s performance and support improvements to the driver experience.

In addition, Vodafone provides secure connectivity across Geely’s operations in Germany and Sweden, as well as with its pan-European sales teams.

Geely Technology Europe (GTEU) plays a role in developing vehicle architectures, digital platforms and intelligent systems. These provide customers with responsive integrated in-car internet and digital services such as dynamic EV charging planning and 3D lane guidance. Central to this is equipping vehicles with the latest software, data and connected services. 

Giovanni Lanfranchi, CEO at GTEU (www.geelytech.eu), said: “Today, vehicles can be continuously improved through software, with data and connectivity enabling a more responsive and personalised user experience over time.”

Vodafone’s vehicle services support GTEU in responding to customer insights, continuously enhancing its vehicles long after they leave the showroom. One example is Zeekr Navigation, where secure, always-on connectivity enables instant in-vehicle customer feedback. This shortens development cycles and improves GTEU’s ability to identify issues and deploy improvements rapidly.

“As the adoption rate of electric vehicles continues to grow, the opportunities to enhance their safety, efficiency and the user experience through digital connectivity are significant,” said Fanan Henriques, from Vodafone Business. “We’re supporting Geely’s growth in vehicle sales across Europe and its operations with a secure, multi-service digital infrastructure.”

Vodafone (www.vodafone.com) provides offerings tailored to international cyber security, data protection and regulatory compliance needs, while enabling Geely to scale rapidly across regions by leveraging Vodafone’s global network. For example, Vodafone’s internet in the car service combines a global managed IoT connectivity platform, which has over 240 million connections worldwide, with local internet service providers. By 2030, it’s expected that more than 98% of new passenger vehicles sold will be connected.