KargoBot Robotruck (incl. KargoBot Space): status and timeline

Milestones

Next · 1,000 KargoBot trucks deployed

KargoBot incubated within DiDi autonomous division2021Complete.
KargoBot spins off as independent companyOct 2023Complete.
400+ L4 trucks on 10+ routes2025Complete.
Series B $100M from Horizon Robotics and GaorongMar 2026Complete.
KargoBot Space unveiled at Auto China 2026Apr 2026Complete.
Partnership with Shaanxi Truck for X6000Q2 2026Complete.
1,000 KargoBot trucks deployedTarget Q4 2026Current milestone.

Upcoming

Q4 20261,000 KargoBot trucks deployed (next)
Q4 2026KargoBot Space production begins

Current obstacles

Chinese driverless regulations pendingOperates under pilot licenses; full driverless approval requires mature safety standards.
Cost below human driversHardware, insurance, maintenance must undercut human wages (~10-15k/year per truck).
Rare but critical edge casesL4 excels on sunny trunk routes but struggles in rain, snow, and complex scenarios.

Physics limits

L4 is scenario-specific, not fully generalL4 autonomy works on trunk routes, not arbitrary urban or complex environments.
Insurance and liability uncertainChina's liability framework for autonomous heavy vehicles still being defined.

How it works

3 parts

KargoOne Convoy

Mixed autonomy system

One manned lead truck ahead, 4-5 autonomous followers. Lead sees ahead; followers benefit from drafting and simple perception.

KargoBot Space

Purpose-built cab-less truck

Four-axle semi with no cabin or windshield, designed for fully autonomous long-haul operation.

Trunk Routes

Fixed long-haul deployment

Operates on predictable trunk routes (e.g., Xinjiang corridors) where path complexity is low.

Spec sheet

Spec	KargoBot Robotruck (incl. KargoBot Space)
Operational L4 trucks	400+^R (reported)
Trucks deployed by end-2026	1,000^R (reported)
Long-term fleet target	10,000^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

About KargoBot

The team behind KargoBot Robotruck (incl. KargoBot Space)

KargoBot

L4 autonomous trucks, KargoBot Space, 400 trucks, China

Beijing-based autonomous trucking company spun off from DiDi in October 2023. Operates 400+ Level 4 self-driving trucks for long-haul logistics in China. Raised $100M Series B (March 2026, Horizon Robotics lead). Unveiled cab-less KargoBot Space at Auto China 2026.

Spun off from DiDi October 2023; now independent. 400+ L4 trucks operating on trunk routes in 10+ provinces.
Raised $100M Series B March 2026 co-led by Horizon Robotics; plans 1,000 trucks by end-2026, 10,000 eventually.
KargoBot Space: cab-less, driver-cockpit-free semi truck unveiled Auto China 2026; partnership with Shaanxi Truck.

Company profile →

Founded: 20215 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Raised: $162M2 rounds
Last round: Series B · $100MMar 2026
Works in: VehiclesSelf-driving trucks
Coverage: 1 program · 4 updateslatest 1 Apr 2026checked 11 Oct
Lead investors: Horizon RoboticsGaorong VenturesDiDi
Partners: Shaanxi Heavy Duty Truck
Investors: DiDiHorizon Robotics
People: Wei JunqingCEO

Spec

KargoBot Robotruck (incl. KargoBot Space)

Operational L4 trucks

400+^R (reported)

Trucks deployed by end-2026

1,000^R (reported)

Long-term fleet target

10,000^R (reported)