What does OPPO, Google, Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi all have in common? Aside from making smartphones, all four tech companies are reportedly looking to get into the electronic vehicle (EV) industry. OPPO is the latest technology brand that’s rumored to jump on the EV bandwagon, joining other tech companies in the race to build and offer fully electric vehicles to the masses.
This expansion to work on an electric car does not come as a surprise as OPPO has already published patents related to autonomous driving, cameras, distance measuring devices, and equipment for car positioning in the past. CEO Tony Chen has previously stated that “even in car manufacturing, we will focus on areas that OPPO can perform well. If automakers can’t build good cars and OPPO has the strength, we will try it in the future.”
Overall there really is no telling whether OPPO will be pushing to build a whole EV on their own or just partner up with an automotive manufacturer by providing parts and software for smart electric vehicles as Huawei did. One thing is for sure, though, we will be expecting advanced automotive technology from Oppo hopefully soon.