BYD Establishes Intelligent Driving Team of Over 5,000 and Plans to Invest Over RMB 100 Billion

[Technology Investment] BYD has established a dedicated intelligent driving team of over 5,000 personnel, with future R&D investment in vehicle intelligence exceeding RMB 100 billion.

⚡ Core Development: High-Level Intelligent Driving Becomes Standard Across All Models

In July 2025, BYD will launch the industry’s first guaranteed smart parking service and bring its "Sky God's Eye" system to the Seagull model priced around RMB 70,000, accelerating the adoption rate of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in new energy vehicles to triple its level at the beginning of the year.

📊 Key Metrics: China’s Largest Vehicle-Cloud Database Takes Shape

By December 2025, cumulative vehicle deliveries equipped with the "Sky God's Eye" system will surpass 2.5 million units, generating over 150 million kilometers of effective daily driving data across complex scenarios including highways, urban roads, and narrow lanes.

🔍 Strategic Foundation: Integrated Cabin-and-Driving Architecture + AI-Powered Closed-Loop Iteration

In 2024, BYD merged its intelligent driving and intelligent connectivity divisions to establish the Intelligent Technology Research Institute, building an AI-agent and world-model training framework that enables an efficient closed-loop cycle from data collection to R&D and deployment.