Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) shares are trading lower on Friday in the premarket session.

The company made a breakthrough integration of its long-range lidar sensors into the next-generation Cadillac all-electric SUV, the VISTIQ.

In a bold move unveiled at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, the luxury automaker SAIC-GM selected Hesai's AT series lidar for the new VISTIQ. What sets this apart is the lidar's placement inside the cabin, behind the windshield—marking a global first in the passenger vehicle space.

The lidar's positioning not only maintains the design of the SUV, but also shields critical components from environmental damage and minor accidents.

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Unlike conventional setups mounted on rooftops or bumpers, this internal approach boosts both durability and aesthetics while maintaining high-performance sensing capabilities—even in adverse weather conditions like snow, rain, or dust.

The VISTIQ SUV is part of Cadillac's broader push into the electric mobility space and will feature a robust L2 driver-assist system.

This collaboration strengthens Hesai's position as a preferred lidar supplier in the smart mobility ecosystem.

According to David Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Hesai, "The in-cabin deployment of our AT series sensor represents a significant leap forward in both automotive design and autonomous sensing capability."

Hesai intends to continue delivering scalable, high-performance lidar systems to support the next wave of intelligent electric vehicles.

According to Benzinga Pro, HSAI stock has gained over 254% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (NYSE:HAIL).

Price Action: HSAI shares are trading lower by 0.3% to $14.98 at last check Friday.

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