Huawei HiCar certification is a key step to ensure the perfect compatibility of automotive devices with Huawei's All-Scenario Seamless AI Life solution. To help you pass certification efficiently, the following guide, based on the latest 2025 policies and Standard V4.1, details the required materials, process, and core considerations.

HiCar Certification Essential Documents Checklist:

According to Huawei's official requirements and industry practice, you need to systematically prepare the following four categories of materials:

1.Company Qualification Documents:

·Business License copy and Tax Registration Certificate, both stamped with the company seal.

·Valid Huawei Developer Membership credentials. Annual membership fee varies by cooperation level, roughly between ¥10k to ¥50k RMB.

·Signed "HiCar Ecosystem Cooperation Memorandum".

2.Product Technical Documentation:

-Design Files: Including circuit schematic, PCB layout diagram, and EMC design report.

-Functional Description Documents:

·Detailed technical specification sheet, including hardware configuration details and software architecture diagram.

·HiCar SDK integration details, especially HiCar protocol stack adaptation description.

·Huawei officially emphasizes that 100% of self-test cases must be completed and passed before scheduling the formal acceptance test.

-User Manual: Provide operation guide and installation instructions in both Chinese and English versions.

3.Testing Materials:

-Self-test Report: Must cover all HiCar CTS use cases with a 100% pass rate requirement. The report should include performance data (e.g., response time ≤200ms) and security scan results.

-Third-party Test Reports:

·EMC test report, covering items like radiation and immunity.

·If the product supports wireless connection, Bluetooth BQB Certification and Wi-Fi Alliance Certification are also required.

4.Sample Requirements:

·Head Unit Device: Need to provide 2 complete test setups (including host, screen, power supply, GPS antenna) and 5 pre-production firmware samples.

·Whole Vehicle Testing: If the certification plan includes real vehicle testing, prepare 1 commercially configured vehicle with 90-day valid temporary license plates and insurance.

  HiCar Certification Core Content and Standards:

Understanding the technical specifications and standards upon which the certification tests are based can help you prepare more targeted.

-Hardware Requirements: Typically require using automotive-grade chips (e.g., Kirin 990A), memory no less than 4GB, storage space no less than 64GB.

-Connectivity: Support USB 2.0+ or wired connection; if supporting wireless connection, requires Wi-Fi Direct 5GHz and Bluetooth 5.2.

-Software & Security:

·The operating system must be HarmonyOS Cockpit Edition or Android 10 and above, with deep integration of HiCar services.

·Mandatory requirements include voice wake-up rate ≥98%, screen projection delay ≤200ms, and data encryption using AES-256 standard.

  HiCar Document Preparation and Certification Strategy Suggestions:

1.Monitor Official Document Updates: Huawei periodically updates key documents like the "HUAWEI HiCar Automotive Access Acceptance Self-Test Report". For instance, version 5.0.0 was released on March 21, 2025, adding requirements for testing with HarmonyOS 5.X phones, etc. Ensure you use the latest version before testing.

2.Emphasize Self-testing and Pre-testing: Thorough pre-testing is key to passing the formal certification in one attempt. This helps identify and resolve common issues like EMC exceeding standards or functional failure in low-temperature environments early.

3.Understand Associated Certifications: Please note that HiCar 4.0 version requires products to first pass Bluetooth SIG's BQB Certification, Wi-Fi Alliance Certification, and USB-IF Certification, etc. Ensure these prerequisite certifications are completed.

4.Consider Ecosystem Partnership Programs: Joining Huawei's "1+8+N" All-Scenario Ecosystem Partner Program, for example, as a strategic partner, may entitle you to test fee reductions of up to 50%.

We hope this detailed HiCar certification document checklist and guide helps you successfully pass Huawei HiCar certification. If you have more specific questions about certification for particular device types (e.g., front-load head units or aftermarket products), BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140, will provide professional certification consulting services.