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Leapmotor D19 SUV uses QNX software

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The collaboration between Leapmotor and BlackBerry — QNX for the D19 SUV is expected to positively impact both companies. BlackBerry, through its BlackBerry — QNX division, will see increased adoption of its automotive software, potentially boosting its stock performance. Leapmotor's new SUV, with its advanced features, could enhance its market position in the competitive EV sector.

Automotive Software Technology
Event Summary

Leapmotor, a Chinese electric vehicle company, has selected BlackBerry — QNX technology, a division of BlackBerry, as the foundational software platform for its new premium electric SUV, the D19. The D19 will feature a high-performance central controller built on BlackBerry — QNX Software Development Platform 8.0 and BlackBerry — QNX Hypervisor for Safety 8.0, consolidating digital cockpit and ADAS onto a single safety-certified platform. This collaboration, which began in 2021 with Leapmotor's C11 model, aims to deliver advanced safety, immersive infotainment, and continuous innovation through over-the-air updates. The D19 is set to enter mass production later this month, marking it as the first vehicle globally to launch with this centralized design.

Entities Involved
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Leapmotor
Leapmotor is launching its D19 premium electric SUV, utilizing BlackBerry — QNX technology for its central controller, which enhances the vehicle's advanced features and safety, potentially boosting sales and market share.
Importance 95.0 Sentiment 70.0
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BlackBerry — QNX
BlackBerry — QNX, a division of BlackBerry, is the provider of the software platform for Leapmotor's D19, showcasing its advanced technology in automotive embedded systems and expanding its market presence.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 65.0
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BlackBerry
BlackBerry's BlackBerry — QNX division provides the foundational software for Leapmotor's D19 SUV, strengthening its position in the automotive software market and potentially increasing revenue.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Grant Courville
Grant Courville, Senior Vice President of Products and Strategy at BlackBerry — QNX, commented on the partnership, highlighting BlackBerry — QNX's role in Leapmotor's vision.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Hongtao Zhou
Hongtao Zhou, Senior Vice President at Leapmotor, emphasized the importance of software in the automotive industry and the premium experience offered by the D19 with BlackBerry — QNX at its core.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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