Top Chinese e-motorcycle brands become first to adopt DeepSeek in two-wheelers

Two Chinese electric motorcycle makers Ninebot and Niu Technologies say they have become the first to integrate DeepSeek in motorcycles.

According to a local media outlet on 17 February, the two companies made the move in the midst of a huge race to use the AI bot in vehicles in China. 

Plans for deep integration

The two companies announced on Friday that they have plans to deeply integrate DeepSeek — the Chinese AI chatbot that took the world by storm — in their products going forward.

Xiaomi-backed Segway-Ninebot Group posted on Chinese social media platform Weibo saying:

“As the first company in the electric two-wheeler industry to deploy DeepSeek, this integration will significantly enhance the intelligence of Ninebot’s products. Users will experience a substantial upgrade in smart interactions, making their rides more convenient and efficient.”

The company added that its mobile app has already incorporated AI features, but more functions such as AI-powered content creation, data analytics, personalised recommendations, and intelligent services are on the way.

Similarly, Niu Technologies, wrote on Weibo that it is the first e-scooter brand to have fully integrated DeepSeek’s large language models (LLMs) as of February 9. 

“As the first electric two-wheeler company to deeply integrate DeepSeek’s advanced AI technology, Niu will explore smart mobility applications in areas such as driver assistance, riding safety, AI-powered travel companions, voice interaction, and intelligent service recommendations.” 

Although it is not clear how these AI features improve the motorcycles, the two companies are confident that the integration will help their customers enjoy their rides a lot more.

A wave of DeepSeek Integrations in China

While the world has been averse to DeepSeek with many jurisdictions blocking it, Chinese companies have been adopting the technology in an unprecedented manner. 

For example, recently, the Chinese made Nissan N7 became the first non-Chinese EV brand to adopt the technology. However before then, several CHinese EV brands had already adopted the technology.