Waymo plans driverless service launch in Madrid in 2027

· Automotive & EV · Spain

Waymo said it will begin manually driving electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles around Madrid within days, aiming to carry its first Spanish riders in 2027. The company described testing across Madrid's metropolitan network, with a full driverless service targeted for that year. Madrid is the latest European city added to Waymo's robotaxi expansion plans, extending a push beyond its US base. Waymo is using Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles for the testing phase, with safety drivers before removing them.

Why it matters：Waymo's Madrid push signals that robotaxi competition is moving from US pilots to European city-by-city rollout, putting pressure on local transit rules and on rivals still testing with safety drivers.

Key points

  • Testing will begin in the coming days with manually driven Jaguar I-PACE EVs.
  • Waymo aims to carry its first Spanish riders in 2027.
  • Madrid joins a growing list of European cities in Waymo's expansion plans.

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