Volkswagen Group plans Snapdragon-powered infotainment and connectivity platform for future SDV models starting 2027
Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies say they plan to work toward a long-term supply agreement covering infotainment and connectivity hardware for Volkswagen’s future software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Under the planned agreement, Qualcomm Technologies is expected to become Volkswagen Group’s primary technology partner for high-performance infotainment system-on-chips, beginning with vehicles launching from 2027 onward.
The collaboration is tied to Volkswagen Group’s zonal SDV architecture, developed for the Western hemisphere through its joint venture with Rivian Automotive, known as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech). Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions would provide the computing foundation for advanced infotainment features across upcoming electric vehicles built on Volkswagen’s Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), including the ID.EVERY1 and future models.
Volkswagen and Qualcomm already work together within the Automated Driving Alliance (ADA), an initiative formed by Volkswagen software unit CARIAD and Bosch, which focuses on accelerating development of highly automated driving systems. As part of that effort, the alliance aims to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Elite platform to support AI-based automated driving functions designed to scale across multiple brands and vehicle segments.
According to Volkswagen, the planned agreement supports its broader strategy of consolidating procurement for key components while expanding in-house expertise around semiconductor integration and AI-based vehicle systems. The SDV architecture is designed around modular, high-performance central computers capable of managing vehicle functions and receiving over-the-air updates to extend functionality over time.
Beyond infotainment and automated driving, the companies also plan to integrate Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF and V2X technologies into next-generation SDV-based vehicles. This is expected to enable faster connectivity and real-time vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication. Volkswagen and Qualcomm also state they will explore additional collaboration opportunities in AI-driven automotive technologies related to safety, personalization, and connected mobility.
The intended supply agreement is currently being advanced by Audi and Volkswagen Passenger Cars, with the goal of expanding its impact across Volkswagen Group brands globally.
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