The Alphabet venture has a deal to purchase an unknown number of cheaper Ioniq 5s from the South Korean auto giant as tariffs threaten plans to use a Chinese model.

On-road testing with Waymo-enabled Ioniq 5s will begin by late 2025, and they are expected to become available to robotaxi riders in the following years.

Waymo has struck a deal with Hyundai to bring the IONIQ 5 EV to its robotaxi network, adding another autonomous vehicle option as it scales up its

Waymo has its sights set on its next robotaxi: the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Alphabet company announced that it was entering a “multi-year, strategic” partnership with the Hyundai Motor Group that will result in the Ioniq 5 eventually joining its robotaxi fleet.

Waymo, Google parent Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit, will grow its fleet of robotaxis with Hyundai Motor Co. electric vehicles built in the US.

Hyundai has agreed to make vehicles equipped with Waymo's self-driving car technology for use in Waymo's growing autonomous fleet.

Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 5 EV will incorporate Waymo's autonomous driving technology and join its robotaxi service, the Korean automaker announced Friday.