Snapdragon & MediaTek are now focusing on powering Cars  

  Qualcomm’s Snapdragon   platform has made significant strides in the automotive sector. It is now a key player in supporting   software defined vehicles (SDVs)   and new in car experiences. At CES 2025, Qualcomm announced major partnerships with leading automakers like   Leapmotor, Mahindra, and Hyundai Mobis  . They are all adopting the   Snapdragon Digital Chassis   for better connectivity, infotainment, and driving automation features[2]. The Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC is in use through collaborations, such as with Tata Elxsi, to speed up the development of virtual electronic control units (ECUs) and cloud based automotive applications. This allows for quicker, more scalable vehicle software development and real time updates.

Key areas of Snapdragon's focus in the auto sector include:

    Cockpit platforms   for next gen infotainment, safety, and 3D UIs

    AI driven, context aware interfaces   and smart vehicle automation capabilities

    Cloud connectivity   for over the air (OTA) updates and remote diagnostics

  MediaTek   is also shifting towards automotive; however, the provided results did not specify their activities. Based on current industry knowledge, MediaTek has introduced its   Dimensity Auto platform  . This platform focuses on smart cockpit, infotainment, and connectivity solutions for vehicles, competing directly with Snapdragon’s products. Like Qualcomm, MediaTek highlights scalable, high performance processors that support AI, seamless connectivity, and advanced multimedia experiences for modern cars.

The entry of mobile chipset leaders like   Snapdragon and MediaTek   into the automotive space shows a larger industry trend. Now, car performance, features, and user experience rely heavily on digital and cloud enabled platforms rather than just mechanical engineering. This shift aims to make vehicles   smarter, safer, more connected, and continuously upgradable   throughout their lifespan.

Snapdragon Powered:

- Mahindra BE 6 & XEV 9e

- Mahindra XUV 700

- Tata Curvv EV

- Nexon EV

- Harrier EV

MediaTek Powered:

- Tata Punch EV

- Skoda Kushaq

- Skoda Slavia

- MG Windsor