BYD Introduces Advanced Driver Assistance Across All Models, Including Budget EVs

The Chinese automaker's 'God's Eye' system brings semi-autonomous features to cars priced as low as $9,500, intensifying competition in the global EV market.

BYD's 'God's Eye' driver-assistance system, previously reserved for premium models, is now standard across its entire lineup, including the $9,500 Seagull hatchback.
The technology offers features such as highway navigation, autonomous lane changes, remote parking, and adaptive cruise control, though full autonomy is not yet achieved.
BYD's move challenges competitors like Tesla, which charges extra for similar features, and has yet to receive approval for its Full Self-Driving system in China.
The rollout is expected to fuel a price war in China's EV market, pressuring rivals like Xpeng and Geely, whose shares fell following the announcement.
BYD's partnership with Chinese AI startup DeepSeek enhances its system, but may raise concerns about entry into Western markets due to national security issues.