Analysis: Automotive at MWC Shanghai 2025 – Chinese Players Dominate in Semiconductors, eSIM, and In-vehicle Software and Hardware Integration

MWC Shanghai 2025 spotlighted EVs, AI, and robotics. TechInsights reports key auto semiconductor, eSIM, and in-vehicle tech trends from the event.

GSMA held Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2025 from June 18 to 20. The event attracted 45,000 attendees from 128 countries and regions. It featured over 400 exhibitors, partners, and sponsors, showcasing companies from across the mobile ecosystem, as well as adjacent industry sectors. The key themes included humanoid robots, robotaxis, AI smart terminals, satellite communications, and electric vehicles. This report focuses on key automotive developments that TechInsights identified, including the progress of Chinese automotive semiconductor vendors; eSIMs and overseas data traffic provision; and in-vehicle software and hardware integration.