BYD Launches $9,500 Self-Driving Car with Standard Features
- BYD’s “God’s Eye” driver-assistance system is now standard on 21 models, including the $9,500 Seagull.
- The Seagull costs one-third of Tesla’s Model 3 and is available in Latin America as the “Dolphin.”
- BYD developed a tracking system costing 2,800 yuan ($383.29) per unit, significantly cheaper than the industry average.
- The company uses a cloud network built with Huawei to process 1.2 petabytes of driving data daily.
- The Seagull became BYD’s best-selling electric car with 453,593 deliveries in China during a single year.
BYD has introduced its affordable self-driving technology across its vehicle lineup, making advanced features accessible at lower prices compared to competitors like Tesla. The company’s strategic partnerships and cost-efficient technologies have bolstered its position in the global electric vehicle market.
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