Automated parking lets cars drive to their owners
Picking up a car in a parking facility without having to walk to where it is parked is becoming one of the possibilities being explored by automated driving systems.
The automation of everyday tasks is also reaching parking facilities. One application allows drivers to use their mobile phones to request that their vehicles leave their parking spaces and move to a pickup point, without anyone having to be inside the vehicle.
This capability was presented internationally by Chery during its International User Summit 2026 through One Tap Departure, a feature of the SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) system that allows users to request vehicle movement through a mobile app. Its operation is limited to compatible parking facilities and depends on specific conditions.
The feature is designed for everyday situations, such as leaving a store with several bags, locating a vehicle parked among other cars, or avoiding the walk to a parking space far from the exit. In these scenarios, drivers can wait in a predefined area while their vehicles approach.
To complete the maneuver, SIVP interprets its surroundings and identifies pedestrians, other vehicles, and obstacles. It also adjusts the vehicle’s movement to account for features commonly found in parking facilities, such as curves, ramps, and speed bumps. The system operates at speeds of up to 10 km/h within these facilities.
Through the app, users can check the status of the request, pause the process, or take control. If the system detects a situation it cannot handle safely, it stops the vehicle and sends a notification to the user’s mobile phone.
In practical terms, One Tap Departure shifts part of the interaction with the vehicle to a mobile phone, allowing users to request that their car approach a designated pickup point. However, the feature requires specific infrastructure and operating conditions, so it does not provide autonomous vehicle movement in every parking facility.
The demonstration also included One Step Home, another SIVP feature that allows occupants to exit the vehicle upon reaching their destination and request that it find a parking space and complete the parking maneuver, provided the environment is compatible.
The two features address different stages of the same experience: One Step Home comes into play when the journey to the destination ends and the search for a parking space begins, while One Tap Departure operates when users need to retrieve their vehicles and leave the parking facility.
Although SIVP was presented internationally, these features are not currently part of Chery’s offering in Colombia. The reference available in the local market is the TIGGO 9 CSH, which incorporates APA (Autonomous Parking Assist).
These are different solutions. APA assists drivers during the parking maneuver, while SIVP extends vehicle functionality to include movement within compatible parking facilities, including the ability to approach a designated pickup point.
The presentation of these technologies is part of the Technology. For Family component of Chery’s For Family strategy, which brings together developments aimed at making interaction between people and their vehicles easier.
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