SANTA ROSA, CA, June 11, 2025 – Keysight Technologies has provided network emulation tools that allow NIO to test and validate the wireless systems in its EVs. The tests ensures compliance with 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 standards, helping NIO improve connectivity and system performance as it develops its next generation of vehicles.
As vehicles become increasingly connected, challenges arise. Meeting standards like 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 is essential to ensure consistent wireless connectivity. Improving connectivity performance supports functions like autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and in-car entertainment. To enhance production and operational efficiency in smart vehicles, integrating automation, AI, and ensuring data interoperability are imperative. Remaining competitive demands continuous innovation and adapting to consumer and regulatory changes.
Keysight’s network emulation solutions tackle this challenge by providing testing for 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 for Wi-Fi 7, 4G, and 5G, as well as 5G New Radio (NR), Long-Term Evolution (LTE), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and internet of things (IoT) radio frequency testing. Emulation helps NIO meet smart mobility demands while ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability.
Key benefits include:
- High performance and improved reliability: by ensuring compliance with 3GPP and IEEE standards, NIO’s solutions achieve both performance and reliability helping to accelerate innovation.
- Improved time-to-market: with a streamlined testing process, NIO can identify any potential challenges earlier in the development process to increase speed to market.
- Optimized efficiency: with the identification and resolution of RF performance issues, NIO can ensure agility in launching new solutions.
Thomas Goetzl, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s automotive and energy solutions, said: “Keysight’s collaboration with NIO underscores the importance of rigorous testing and validation when it comes to delivering high-performing, future-ready vehicles. We are committed to driving technological innovation. This means working with our partners to ensure they have the tools and solutions needed to meet industry standards while also developing vehicles with safety, performance, and user experience at the heart.”
Source: Keysight
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on R&D.
About NIO
NIO Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Shanghai, focuses on designing and producing electric vehicles with an emphasis on advanced technology and user experience. The company offers several models, including sedans and SUVs, and has developed battery-swapping technology to speed up charging. It has expanded its product range with sub-brands targeting different market segments. As of 2024, NIO’s revenue reached around $9 billion. NIO operates internationally, maintaining research, development, design, and manufacturing facilities in multiple countries, including the U.S., Germany, and the U.K.