May Mobility plans to deploy over 10,000 autonomous VW ID. Buzz electric vans globally by the end of 2031. The company aims to reduce total vehicle costs by more than 50% through this initiative. Volkswagen will handle technical adaptations, while May Mobility integrates its proprietary autonomous driving system.
The autonomous driving kit utilizes technology from ECARX, and the company Charlton Intelligence.ai will assist with fleet deployment. May Mobility operates as an asset-light provider, supplying its AI software to external fleet operators rather than owning the vehicles directly. The system processes all data locally on onboard computers.
The software uses a predictive world model to simulate traffic scenarios up to ten seconds ahead, allowing for real-time decision-making without cloud reliance. Initial public road tests in the United States are scheduled for early 2027, with series deliveries to fleet operators expected to commence in 2028.
May Mobility has previously completed over 600,000 autonomous trips across 1.1 million miles in the United States and Japan. The company currently maintains partnerships with platforms such as Lyft for commercial operations.
