Press Release

April 24, 2024

Marelli and Hesai to showcase lidar-integrated headlamps
for enhanced automotive safety at Beijing Auto ShowMarelli, a leading mobility technology supplier to the automotive sector, and Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI), a global leader in automotive-grade lidar, today announced a collaboration to integrate
Marelli's innovative headlamp design with Hesai's next-generation lidar technology.
This unique integration seamlessly blends Hesai’s new ATX lidar into Marelli’s premium automotive
lighting solution providing optimal object detection and enhancing overall vehicle safety, without
impacting vehicle aesthetics or aerodynamics, at affordable costs. The ATX lidar is a compact andhighly customizable long-range sensor specifically designed for automotive applications. Comparedto the previous generation product, the new ATX has achieved a significant volume reduction ofnearly 60%, which makes it much easier to integrate into the headlamp.
"Co-creating innovative solutions with our customers or partners is at the core of Marelli's approachto driving the future of mobility. This collaboration with Hesai exemplifies our design-led innovation
model perfectly” said David Fan, EVP and President China, Marelli.
“By combining our expertise in headlamp design with Hesai's industry-leading lidar safety
technology, we have co-created a truly integrated solution that elevates safety, style and simplifies
option management for future vehicles" stated Peter Cao, Head of Marelli Automotive Lighting &Sensing business in APAC.
"The collaboration between Hesai and Marelli signifies a major step forward in the development andadoption of lidar technology for the automotive industry," said David Li, Co-founder, and CEO ofHesai. “This groundbreaking headlamp-lidar integration paves the way for automotive OEMs toimprove vehicle safety in a wide range of models by adding powerful lidar technology without
sacrificing vehicle design and for a safer future where intelligent driving systems can be offered aspart of nearly any vehicle.”
Marelli's innovative headlamp design with Hesai lidar integration offers several key advantages:•Enhanced Safety: The precise positioning of the lidar within the headlamp ensures optimal
coverage of the road and surrounding environment, enabling superior object detection andranging for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving functionalities.
Marelli's new headlamp design is offered in two customized options to meet the diverse
preferences of customers, accommodating both cost-effective and luxury car models.

•Seamless Integration: The compact design of the ATX lidar allows for effortless integration within
the headlamp unit, maintaining the vehicle's sleek aesthetics and aerodynamic profile while alsosaving on material costs.

•Improved Performance: The placement of the lidar within the headlamp provides a naturalsolution for keeping the sensor clean during operation, maximizing sensor performance in allweather conditions. Marelli's new headlamp design both protects the lidar sensor and makes it
easier to keep the lidar sensor clean which helps ensure the lidar is in optimal working order tosupport intelligent driving functions.
•In addition, the solution also ensures affordability and cost competitiveness.

Marelli will be hosting live demonstrations of the new headlamp concept with Hesai lidar integration
at the 2024 Beijing Auto show, which runs April 25 - May 4.

About Marelli
Marelli is a leading mobility technology supplier to the automotive sector. With a strong and established trackrecord in innovation and manufacturing excellence, our mission is to transform the future of mobility throughworking with customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With around50,000 employees worldwide, the Marelli footprint includes 170 facilities and R&D centers across Asia, theAmericas, Europe, and Africa.
About Hesai Technology
Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) is a global leader in lidar solutions. The company’s lidar products enable abroad spectrum of applications including passenger and commercial vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving vehicles, and robotic applications such as last-mile delivery robots andAGVs. Hesai seamlessly integrates its in-house manufacturing process with lidar R&D and design, enabling
rapid product iteration while ensuring high performance, high quality and affordability. The company has
superior R&D capabilities across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. Hesai has established offices
in Shanghai, Palo Alto and Stuttgart, with customers spanning over 40 countries.