Moscvich Begins Production of Umo Electric Vehicles Featuring Yandex AI for Ride-Hailing Service

• February 20, 2026

Moscvich has officially launched the production of Umo-branded electric and hybrid vehicles intended for use in ride-hailing services. These vehicles incorporate artificial intelligence technology developed by Yandex, one of Russia’s leading technology companies.

The Umo line, created by the company EVM, represents a collaboration designed to expand electric mobility within urban transportation networks. The production launch event was attended by notable officials including Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Moscow’s mayor Sergey Sobyanin, and Alexey Kudrin, an advisor on corporate development at Yandex.

Integration of AI in Urban Electric Vehicles

The electric and hybrid cars produced under the Umo brand are tailored for deployment by Yandex Taxi, the prominent ride-hailing platform in Russia. Embedded with Yandex’s proprietary artificial intelligence systems, these vehicles aim to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience within the competitive urban mobility sector.

Details about the specific AI functionalities have not been fully disclosed, but the integration reflects a growing trend of combining electric vehicle technology with advanced software solutions to optimize route management, driver assistance, and ride-hailing services.

The move also signals Moscvich’s strategic pivot towards sustainable automotive solutions, reinforcing the company’s role in Russia’s broader industrial ecosystem as urban centers increasingly adopt environmentally friendly transport options.

The production facility’s inauguration underscores collaborative efforts between the automotive manufacturer, government representatives, and technology innovators to support the electrification of transportation infrastructure, especially within Moscow’s metropolitan area.

While exact production capacities and timelines remain unspecified, the initiative marks a significant milestone in Russia’s EV market and the application of artificial intelligence in everyday mobility services.

Moscvich starts manufacturing Umo electric and hybrid vehicles integrated with Yandex AI, designed for Yandex Taxi’s ride-hailing operations.