Mr. Grant Courville reports

LEAPMOTOR SELECTS QNX FOR D19 PREMIUM ELECTRIC SUV, PRODUCTION STARTS APRIL 2026

Leapmotor has selected QNX technology of QNX, a division of BlackBerry Ltd., to serve as the foundational software platform for its forthcoming premium electric SUV, the D19.

Centralized architecture for next-generation experiences

At the heart of the new D19 is a high performance central controller built on the QNX software development platform 8.0 and QNX Hypervisor for Safety 8.0, enabling a unified architecture for advanced cockpit and ADAS experiences. Entering mass production later this month, Leapmotor's flagship D19 is the first vehicle globally to launch with this high performance centralized design that consolidates digital cockpit, ADAS and connectivity domains into a single safety certified system with a next-generation cabin and ADAS big-data model that uses advanced multimodal artificial intelligence to better understand both the driving environment and the in-cabin experience. This reduces complexity and cost while supporting richer in-vehicle experiences and next-generation features including:

• Multidisplay support for immersive infotainment, instrument cluster and rear-seat entertainment, with up to eight high-resolution screens in 3K and 4K configurations;
• Audiophile-grade sound, supporting up to 24 audio channels for spatial and personalized listening;
• Service-oriented architecture with more than 500 modular capabilities, enabling rapid feature deployment, customization and life cycle updates;
• Over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics and remote control, designed to keep software secure, current and continuously improving;
• Comprehensive sensor fusion for ADAS, ingesting up to 13 camera streams alongside lidar, radar and ultrasonic sensors to deliver advanced assistance features such as park to park.

Built for safety, designed for innovation

QNX SDP 8.0 and QNX Hypervisor for Safety 8.0 support strict spatial and temporal isolation, deterministic scheduling and consolidated compute for multi-OS environments enabling automakers to run diverse applications side by side, including safety-critical control software and rich Linux- or Android-based experiences, while maintaining freedom from interference and strong containment. This can result in higher performance and predictable latency with the rigorous safety posture required for next-generation vehicles like the D19.

"Leapmotor continues to push the boundaries of intelligent electric vehicle mobility, and we are proud to provide the software foundation that enables them to deliver on their vision," said Grant Courville, senior vice-president, products and strategy, QNX. "With our QNX 8 Hypervisor for Safety, our QNX 8 OS and other QNX foundational software, Leapmotor and other automakers can consolidate cockpit and ADAS into a centralized controller, scale performance across many cores, and maintain safety, security and performance to deliver an unparalleled in-vehicle experience."

"Intelligence is reshaping the automotive industry, and software is now the central driving force of the in-car experience for passengers and drivers alike," said Hongtao Zhou, senior vice-president at Leapmotor. "With QNX at the core of the D19's central controller, we can offer customers a premium experience that combines advanced safety, immersive infotainment and continuous innovation through seamless over-the-air updates as technology evolves."

A proven partnership driving growth

The D19 builds on a strong foundation of collaboration between the two companies that first began in 2021, when QNX technology was chosen to power Leapmotor's C11 mid-size electric crossover. Since then, QNX software has become a cornerstone of Leapmotor's expanding portfolio, including its popular B-series models launched last year, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering intelligent, software-defined vehicles that set new standards for innovation and safety.

QNX is trusted as the foundation for a software-driven future by most leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Geely, Honda, Leapmotor, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and more. Its foundational software supports future-proof engineering design from digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to infotainment systems and domain controllers, enabling automakers to bring innovation to market faster and at lower cost.

About BlackBerry Ltd.

BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around it. Based in Waterloo, Ont., the company's high performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security and reliability. With a deep heritage in secure communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications and critical event management.