BYD Introduces Full-Coverage Intelligent Driving Liability Policy
[Technological Breakthrough] BYD announced it will fully compensate for all accidents involving its urban navigation-assisted driving system, accelerating the widespread adoption of intelligent driving.
Core Development: Automaker Assumes Unlimited Liability for Intelligent Driving Accidents for the First Time
At the May 28 launch event, Wang Chuanfu pledged that if users experience an accident while properly using the God’s Eye A/B systems, BYD will provide full reimbursement for direct economic losses, with no upper limit and no deductible—existing vehicle owners are equally eligible for this coverage.
Key Figures: LiDAR Option Priced at $1,700, Available Across Entire Model Lineup
All vehicle models can be upgraded with the God’s Eye B LiDAR package for RMB 12,000 (approximately $1,700), which also includes BYD’s self-developed 4nm Xuanji A3 chip—making advanced intelligent driving features accessible even on sub-RMB-100,000 models like the Seagull.
Strategic Foundation: Safety Guarantee to Alleviate Consumer Concerns and Accelerate Intelligent Transformation
Amid intensifying competition in the EV market, this move leverages a dual strategy of technology democratization and liability assurance to position intelligent driving as a new growth engine.