{"id":80348,"date":"2025-02-10T10:50:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80348"},"modified":"2025-02-10T10:50:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:50:57","slug":"byds-most-affordable-evs-just-got-a-smart-driving-upgrade-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80348","title":{"rendered":"BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BYD<\/a> believes good tech should be available to everyone. The world\u2019s largest EV maker is making smart driving more affordable by upgrading its top-selling EVs with new tech, for free. Even its cheapest model, the Seagull, which starts at under $10,000 (69,900 yuan), is getting a smart upgrade.<\/p>\n

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BYD EVs just got a free smart driving upgrade<\/h2>\n

At its vehicle intelligence event, BYD launched 21 of its top-selling models, which now include its \u201cGod Eye\u201d smart driving system. Even better: There\u2019s no extra charge for the new tech.<\/p>\n

BYD\u2019s CEO, Wang Chuanfu, said during a live-streamed event that \u201cgood technology should be available to everyone.\u201d That\u2019s why the company is giving its top-selling electric cars a smart upgrade for free.<\/p>\n

BYD announced during the event that 11 EVs from its Ocean Series are getting the upgrade. The lineup includes some of its best sellers, including the Seagull, Dolphin<\/a>, and Seal EV models. Vehicles from other lineups, such as the Han, Song, and Yuan, will also feature the new tech, including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) like the Seal 05 DM-i.<\/p>\n

Smart driving features are typically reserved for more premium models, like Tesla. In China, the Model 3<\/a> starts at just over $32,000 (235,500 yuan).<\/p>\n

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BYD EV and PHEV vehicles that feature new smart driving tech (Source: BYD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Until now, BYD has only offered its God Eye smart driving system on higher-priced models. \u201cAt present, models equipped with smart driving tech often cost more than 200,000 yuan ($28,000),\u201d BYD\u2019s CEO said at the event.<\/p>\n

BYD revealed three new Gods Eye levels with varying levels of tech for different models. The \u201cGods Eye C\u201d will be used for BYD-brand vehicles, such as the Seagull. It includes 12 cameras, five wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars.<\/p>\n

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BYD launches new ADAS smart driving tech for EVs (Source: BYD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The middle option, \u201cGods Eye B,\u201d gets added LiDAR and will be used for its premium Denza and Dang Cheng Bao lineups.<\/p>\n

BYD\u2019s luxury Yangwang will feature the \u201cGods Eye A\u201d with three LiDARS and the company\u2019s most powerful DiPliot 600 system. BYD showed off its smart driving tech with a driverless Yangwang U9 electric supercar jumping over spikes. Check it out in the video below.<\/p>\n

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