The venture received a $7.7 billion investment aimed at developing technologically advanced electric vehicles over the next five years, with plans to employ up to 3,000 people, including 500 software engineers.

[4] A pre-production prototype was presented in June 2022, followed by the official debut of the Jidu Robo-01, a large electric crossover based on a modular platform from Geely, four months later.

Jidu Auto now focuses on technology solutions, including product design and AI development, for Ji Yue vehicles.

[13] In December 2023, the company revealed the production version of the Jidu Robo-02 prototype, named Ji Yue 07, a large luxury sedan set for market release in April 2024.

[14] In December 2024, Ji Yue announced a reorganization and downsizing in order to streamline operations and seek additional funding in the face of fierce market competition.