On February 14, news emerged that Liu Yi, the former head of intelligent driving and parking regulation at Xpeng, has rejoined the company after a brief stint at BYD spanning nearly six months. Upon his return, Liu Yi will resume his role in spearheading research and development efforts for Xpeng's parking business. Liu Yi initially joined Xpeng in around 2020 and played a pivotal role in the evolution of the company's in-house intelligent driving technology, witnessing its growth from high-speed applications to urban environments and transitioning from reliance on high-precision maps for autonomy. In August 2024, he moved to BYD to lead their self-developed intelligent driving regulation and control initiatives, but his tenure there lasted only about five months. Sources indicate that Liu Yi has been active in the Xpeng intelligent driving team since January 2025, engaging in projects and meetings.