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BYD Rolls Out Level 4 Smart Parking With Industry-First Liability Pledge

This pledge secures consumer confidence by covering any damages from its God’s Eye Level 4 parking feature.

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Overview

  • The company deployed the largest over-the-air software update in God’s Eye history, activating Level 4 smart parking on more than one million vehicles.
  • BYD committed to cover all costs from accidents or damages while its Level 4 parking system is engaged, eliminating the need for insurance claims.
  • The OTA update introduces support for complex parking scenarios, new driving functions like roundabouts and emergency-lane diversions, and upgraded safety measures including enhanced low-obstacle detection and two-phase emergency braking.
  • God’s Eye C-tier hardware is now fitted on 21 models priced between 70,000 and 200,000 yuan, widening access to advanced autonomous parking.
  • The liability guarantee and free software enhancements distinguish BYD from competitors that charge extra for driver-assistance and address uncertainty over autonomous driving regulations.