Huawei HiCar, as a "People-Car-Home" All-Scenario Seamless AI Life solution, is becoming a key technology in the smart automotive field. For automakers and device manufacturers, passing HiCar certification is an essential step for product access to the Huawei ecosystem. This article systematically analyzes the latest HiCar certification standards, test items, applicable products, and practical guidelines as of November 2025.

I. HiCar Certification Core Standards (Enforced in 2025):

1.Technical Specification Requirements:

-Hardware Standards:

·Must use automotive-grade chips (e.g., Kirin 990A), memory no less than 4GB, storage space no less than 64GB.

·Connectivity: Support USB 2.0+ or Wi-Fi Direct 5GHz, and mandatorily support Bluetooth 5.2.

-Software & Security:

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

·Key Performance Indicators: Voice wake-up rate ≥98%, screen projection delay ≤200ms, data encryption uses AES-256 standard.

·Mandatory adaptation of HiCar SDK V5.0+ (V5.0.0 acceptance criteria enforced from June 30, 2025).

-Protocol Compatibility:

·Mandatory support for IPv6 protocol (RFC8200) starting 2025.

2.Test Item System:

Prerequisite Certification Requirements: If the product supports wireless connection, it must first pass Bluetooth BQB Certification, Wi-Fi Alliance Certification, and USB-IF Certification.

  II. HiCar Certification Applicable Product Scope:

1.Front-load In-vehicle Systems:

·Factory-installed Smart Cockpit Systems: Require deep integration of HiCar services, meeting all automotive-grade test standards.

·Core Challenge: Must pass whole vehicle road test and environmental adaptability test (-30°C~85°C cycle).

2.Aftermarket Devices:

Retrofit central control screens, portable navigation devices, etc.

·Special Categories: e.g., Rearview camera systems require additional verification of image transmission clarity, smoothness, response time, and compatibility with the HiCar system.

·Advantage: Can exempt some whole vehicle test items, certification cycle is relatively shorter.

  III. Industry Background & Latest Developments:

The industry standard "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Interconnection Interface between Smartphones and Vehicle-mounted Terminals" (YD/T 6152-2024), upon which Huawei HiCar certification is based, was officially implemented on April 1, 2025. This standard, jointly drafted by Huawei and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), among others, provides the technical basis for smartphone and vehicle-terminal interconnection.

We hope this comprehensive guide helps you better understand and plan for Huawei HiCar certification. If you have more specific questions about certification for particular product types, it is recommended to consult Huawei official or its authorized laboratory. BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140, will provide professional certification consulting services.