How Hard is BYD Working to Redefine Smart Cars?

Introduction: When talking about new energy vehicles, BYD undoubtedly comes to mind. Just last September, BYD recorded a monthly sales figure of 419.426 vehicles, which alone could match the annual sales of some brands. This cements its position as a leading force in new energy vehicles.

When it comes to smart new energy cars, brands like "NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, and Huawei" might also come to mind, especially for their advancements in smart cockpits and advanced driving assistance features, areas where these brands have carved out an image of greater intelligence. But what if I told you that BYD is equally capable in the smart realm, and perhaps even aims to redefine the smart car? How would you feel?

Whole Vehicle Intelligence: The True Smart Car

Earlier this year, at the 2024 BYD Dream Day, BYD introduced a new strategy for smart electric vehicles—whole-vehicle intelligence—showcasing its understanding of smart car development with the debut of the Xuanji Architecture.

How Hard is BYD Working to Redefine Smart Cars?

As the first intelligent platform that merges both electric and smart functions, the Xuanji Architecture's "intelligence" represents the internal hardware and software configurations, while "electric" refers to key operational components like the chassis and electric drive systems. The platform integrates multiple systems through its "one brain, two terminals, three networks, and four chains" model to create an intelligent network inside and out.

Take the preemptive capabilities of BYD’s flagship model, the Yangwang U8’s Yunlian-P system, for example. The laser radar and other sensing hardware represent the "intelligent" side, while the adjustable suspension controls are part of the "electric" functions.

Through real-time road condition scanning, the sensing hardware enables the system to predict and adapt suspension softness and response timing for rough roads, ensuring that, as the vehicle passes over bumpy areas, the suspension is in its softest state. This reduces road impact on passengers, resulting in a better driving experience.

BYD’s whole-vehicle intelligence bridges the gap between intelligence, power, and chassis functions, delivering class-leading drive quality and safety, realizing true whole-vehicle intelligence. After all, the essence of a smart car is still, fundamentally, a car.

How Hard is BYD Working to Redefine Smart Cars?

Smart Cockpits Should Lead in Performance and Compatibility

Just like how smartphones evolved from feature phones, car infotainment systems have seen immense advancements. BYD’s original DiLink smart infotainment has evolved into the DiLink smart cockpit, divided into four levels based on chip performance and functionality: Standard (DiLink 20. DiLink 50) and Advanced (DiLink 100. DiLink 150).

The most powerful DiLink 150 platform comes equipped with the D150 custom chip built on 4nm process technology, boasting a performance score of 1.26 million—exceeding Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8155. With functions and smooth operation maxed out, BYD is set to launch the even more advanced D300 chip with a 3nm process, capable of reaching up to 2.6 million points, greatly outperforming mainstream cockpit chips. What’s more, the D series chip is 100% compatible, making it easy for users to adapt with zero learning curve.

Functionally, the DiLink smart cockpit integrates AI models, full-scene intelligent voice functionality that rivals other new energy brands, and an AI assistant capable of executing specific tasks. It even allows seamless interconnectivity across BYD models equipped with the DiLink smart cockpit, transforming it into a mobile terminal similar to a smartphone.

The DiLink smart cockpit also offers unique features, such as connecting KTV equipment for outdoor camping, transforming the car into a mobile karaoke booth. It can even function as an in-car drone system, enabling automatic takeoff, intelligent battery replacement, and one-touch shooting. This extensive ecosystem truly offers an experience unmatched by other new energy brands.

Prioritizing Computational Power: The New DiPilot Intelligent Driving Platform

How Hard is BYD Working to Redefine Smart Cars?

Did you know that BYD already has over 2.6 million vehicles equipped with L2-level intelligent driving features nationwide, making it the clear leader in China with a substantial advantage over other automakers?

Building on this, BYD introduced the new DiPilot intelligent driving platform, simplifying different versions of intelligent driving based on chip performance for easier understanding. The L2 driver assistance system is designated as DiPilot 10 and 30. while the more advanced L2+ intelligent driving system is designated as DiPilot 100. 300. and 600. BYD also announced future platforms DiPilot 1000 and 2000 with increased computational power, preparing for the rollout of L3-level autonomous driving.

In terms of functionality, the advanced “Eye of the Gods” intelligent driving assistance system covers various daily commuting scenarios. For the high-frequency, often challenging parking situations, “Eye of the Gods” provides valet parking, narrow-path assistance, dead-end parking, and four-way parking features, making travel more convenient.

On highways, DiPilot’s high-speed navigation allows for automated entry and exit ramps, lane changes, and obstacle avoidance. For the more complex urban navigation, high-definition maps, combined with sensors like lidar and high-definition cameras, enable city intersection navigation, traffic light handling, and lane changing. A map-free version of city navigation is expected to launch next year.

BYD's advanced intelligent driving performs excellently in terms of efficiency, safety, and stability, indicating thorough testing before market release. Although a relative newcomer in intelligent driving, BYD's robust team has rapidly positioned the brand among the industry’s top-tier players.

Jiao Ge's Comments: Electrification was only the beginning; smart technology is the next phase. Without a doubt, BYD, a brand that "does more than it says," has already taken the lead in smart technology. Who knows, the next time we think of intelligent cars, BYD might be the first name that comes to mind!

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