On February 13, 2025, BYD officially introduced the Seagull Smart Driving Edition, priced at an affordable starting point of RMB 69,800. This model boasts a sophisticated smart driving system dubbed "Eyes of the Heavenly God," integrating over 20 advanced features, including high-speed NOA and autonomous parking. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu champions the notion of "democratizing smart driving," aiming to foster widespread access to high-end smart driving capabilities. According to Ping An Securities, the launch of BYD's Seagull Smart Driving Edition will serve as a powerful catalyst, propelling the integration of smart driving technology across the automotive industry. It is anticipated that the domestic smart driving landscape will witness a pivotal shift between 2025 and 2026. In the A-share market, Wanji Technology leverages its roadside data prowess to develop L4+ vehicle-road coordinated smart driving solutions, while Desay SV's intelligent driving domain controller products maintain a commanding market share of 23.90% from January to August 2024.
