Valeo at Paris Motor Show 2026: Innovation for Future Mobility

Valeo accelerates innovation for the future mobility

Meet Valeo at the Paris Motor Show 2026, from October 12 to 18 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, hall 5.3, stand A51.

• Valeo presents its technologies designed for customer benefits: faster development, safer driving, improved energy efficiency and new in-vehicle experiences
• Valeo leverages AI to transform vehicle development, software and the driving experience

As a technology company and partner to automakers and new mobility players worldwide, Valeo develops innovative solutions that support the transformation of the automotive industry.

Its areas of expertise span electrification, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), technologies supporting the development of automated driving, autonomous vehicles, lighting and software-defined vehicles. By combining hardware and software across these fields, Valeo develops solutions designed to improve vehicle efficiency, enhance safety and create more intuitive and connected experiences for drivers and passengers.

What are Valeo’s key technologies for the future of mobility?

Automotive electrification and energy management solutions

Electrification is reshaping the automotive industry beyond the powertrain, driving new approaches to energy management, charging and vehicle architecture. Through Valeo Power, which brings together expertise in electric powertrain systems and thermal management, Valeo delivers integrated solutions that improve vehicle efficiency while accelerating the transition toward more sustainable mobility.

Valeo Skateboard Power: Showcasing Scalable 800V Technologies for Next-Gen EVs

Valeo Skateboard Power brings together key technologies across the xEV chain, including a heat pump, e-motor, inverter, battery cooling and front-end module, in a compact NEV skateboard architecture.

By integrating these systems, Valeo helps reduce energy losses and simplify vehicle design while supporting ultra-fast charging.

This demonstrator highlights the tangible benefits of modular solutions through an 800V architecture, showcasing real performance advantages for end-users. With the demand for ultra-fast charging growing rapidly, our liquid cooling battery thermal management solution unlocks a 15% reduction in steady-state energy consumption and a 25% reduction in warm-up energy consumption in extreme temperature situations (-15°C).

Advanced bidirectional AC charger for V2H and V2G applications

Valeo’s Advanced Bidirectional AC Charger extends the role of the electric vehicle beyond transportation. Supporting Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications, it enables bidirectional energy flow between the vehicle and the electrical network, contributing to smarter energy management, greater grid resilience and new opportunities for energy optimization.

And more:

• Single-Fluid Cooling System (enabling 0–80% charge in 12 minutes and lowering battery carbon footprint by 50%)
• The CES 2026 award-winning Compact 5-Way Refrigerant Valve, Made-in-France 800V SiC Inverters, Bidirectional AC Chargers (V2H/V2G)
• The Valeo Cyclee 48V eBike system. The world’s first system to integrate both a high-performance 48V electric motor and an adaptive 7-speed automatic gearbox directly into the pedal assembly

Automotive safety, smart lighting and in-vehicle display technologies

As vehicles become increasingly automated and connected, safety remains at the core of innovation. Building on decades of expertise in automotive lighting, visibility systems and sensor cleaning technologies, Valeo develops intelligent solutions that enhance driver awareness while combining safety, comfort and design for the mobility of tomorrow.

Adaptive driving beam lighting for nighttime safety and comfort

Valeo’s Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) technology continuously adapts light distribution to changing road and traffic conditions. By maximizing visibility while preventing glare for other road users, the system improves both driving comfort and nighttime safety.

Valeo AquaBlade™: Shaving Milliseconds to Save Lives

The AquaBlade™ is a game-changer. By replacing traditional spray nozzles with a fluid distribution system integrated directly into the wiper blade, it eliminates the “blind period” during windshield washing. This technology saves 288 milliseconds of reaction time, which translates to a 4-meter reduction in stopping distance at 50 km/h.

And more:

• HD Pixel Lighting (up to 1.3M pixels) representing the pinnacle of Valeo’s expertise, this HD version maintains superior anti-glare performance while transforming the road into a digital canvas. It enables the projection of critical driving information, such as navigation cues, or safe distance alerts, directly onto the pavement for unmatched situational awareness.
• 360° Ground Projections for vulnerable road users. Light projection on the ground around the vehicle, when parked, allows automakers to use a distinguishing visual signature and welcomes passengers when they approach. It also provides convenient and safer access to the vehicle in dark areas.

Automotive software, AI and driving automation for autonomous vehicles

Software and artificial intelligence are transforming vehicles into intelligent, connected platforms capable of evolving throughout their lifetime. Through its expertise in ADAS, high-performance computing and embedded software, Valeo develops scalable software solutions that combine AI, connectivity and advanced computing to enable safer, smarter and more personalized mobility.

Enhanced Valeo Racer: extended reality for software-defined vehicles

Enhanced Valeo Racer demonstrates how augmented reality can enrich the in-car gaming experience by leveraging the vehicle’s perception systems and embedded AI capabilities. By combining the physical environment with immersive digital content, it showcases how software-defined vehicles can deliver new entertainment experiences for passengers while illustrating the potential of intelligent mobility.

Panovision: an interactive panoramic Head-up display

Panovision transforms the in-vehicle experience through a panoramic Head-up display that seamlessly integrates key driving information into the driver’s field of vision. By reducing the need to look away from the road, it creates a more intuitive human-machine interface while enhancing safety, comfort and user interaction.

And more:

• Valeo anSWer, its comprehensive software platform suite developed to provide automakers with field-proven applications, scalable middleware, and cloud digital twin validation.
• Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360), its “1-Box” architecture designed to support every stage of vehicle automation, from essential Level 1 and Level 2 ADAS safety features up to Level 2+ Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA).
• Valeo SCALA™ 3 LiDAR, to deliver the absolute multi-sensor redundancy required for advanced Level 3 and Level 4 unsupervised driving up to 130 km/h, when system liability replaces human driver oversight, detecting obstacles over 200 meters away.

Sustainable Mobility

Contributing to a more sustainable mobility requires looking beyond the vehicle itself to optimize its entire lifecycle. Valeo is scaling high-tech component remanufacturing, and supporting workshop professionals in acquiring new skills to service vehicles that are continuously evolving.

Circular Economy: Backed by 45 years of expertise, Valeo delivers as-good-as-new remanufactured ADAS cameras, headlamps, and electronics

Valeo Tech Academy

As the automotive sector undergoes profound transformation, training has become a decisive factor for competitiveness. Valeo Tech Academy stands out with a unique approach to training: Combining Valeo’s technological expertise with exclusive educational tools to support the transformation of repairers’ skills.